Sonshine Preschool - Tempe AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

715 WEST SOUTHERN AVENUE , TEMPE AZ 85282
(480) 967-3991
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About the Provider

Description: In cooperation with families, Sonshine Preschool & Emmanuel Lutheran School exists to equip children with the power of God's Word and academic excellence.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-16840
  • Capacity: 59
  • Age Range: Three to Five; School-Age
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Jan 01, 2020
  • District Office: ADHS Division of Licensing Services
  • District Office Phone: (602) 364-2539 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Survey Date Date Corrected Rule/Statute Title
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 article 3 R9-5-304.B.1-9.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that 3 of 10 children's Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards lacked the following required information: Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3- The name and telephone number of the child's health care provider.
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 Article 5 R9-5-501.A.19.c.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, a plunger was stored on the floor of the one of the stalls in the girl's breezeway bathroom and it was accessible to enrolled children.
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 Article 5 R9-5-512.C.1.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the floor under the 3 urinals in the boys's breezeway bathroom were dirty and had a brown and yellow buildup of residue.
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 Article 5 R9-5-512.F.8.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's and the Director's observations, the plumbing fixtures were not maintained in a clean and working condition in the following areas: *Girl's breezeway bathroom- The end toilet on the east side of the bathroom was running water non stop and would not shut off; and *Boy's breezeway bathroom- The 2 end toilets on the east side of the bathroom had a brown buildup of grime on the bases of the toilets.
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 Article 6 R9-5-603.E.1.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the sand measured the following depths: *Less than 1 of the required 6 inches under the yellow monkey bars; and *Less than 3 of the required 6 inches at the bases of the blue slide and the yellow slide.
2020-12-08 2020-12-21 Article 2 R9-5-203.E.
Findings: Based on a review of 3 staff files, the Surveyor determined the files for staff #1, #2 and #3 lacked documentation of each staff's Central Registry Background Clearance. The Director showed the Surveyor an email from DCS dated July 2020, stating that although the Central Registry Background Clearance forms had been received, DCS was requiring the licensee to resubmit the forms in a different format. The Licensee acknowledged they had failed to resubmit the staff's forms to DCS. *Note: This deficiency was previously cited in 12/2017, 12/2018 and 12/2019.
2020-12-08 2020-12-21 Article 6 R9-5-603.E.1.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the sand measured the following depths: *Less than 5 of the required 6 inches at the base of the slide; *Less than 4 of the required 6 inches under the yellow monkey bars; and *Less than 4 of the required 6 inches under the yellow climbing bars.
2019-12-06 2019-12-16 Article 2 R9-5-203.E.
Findings: Based on a review of 3 staff files, the Surveyor determined the files for staff #1, #2 and #3 lacked documentation of the licensee's submission of the staff's Central Registry Background Clearance check and of the staff's Central Registry Background Clearance.
2019-12-06 2019-12-16 article 3 R9-5-301.F.1.2.
Findings: Based on a review of staff #2's file (date of employment - 8/13/19), it was determined the file contained documentation indicating that the staff's Mantoux skin test had been read on 8/29/2019. The Surveyor determined the staff did not submit documentation of the staff's evidence of freedom from infectious active tuberculosis on or before the staff's starting date of employment.
2019-12-06 2019-12-16 article 5 R9-5-509.A.2.3.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor 's review of the licensee's documentation and on a discussion with the Director, it was determined the licensee had not obtained a copy of the Sanitation permits for the 3 caterers the licensee uses for food services.
2019-12-06 2019-12-16 Article 6 R9-5-603.E.1.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the sand measured less than 3 of the required 6 inches at the bases of the yellow slide and the blue slide and under the yellow monkey bars in the preschool playground.
2019-12-06 2019-12-16 Article 6 R9-5-605.B.10.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation, the exhaust fans in the each of the preschool's bathrooms were not working and the rooms do not have a window that could be opened.
2018-12-13 2018-12-28 Article 1 ARS 36-883.02.C.1-3.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that the file for Staff #1 lacked a Criminal History Affidavit.
2018-12-13 2018-12-28 article 3 R9-5-304.B.1-9.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that 3 out of 15 enrolled children's Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards reviewed lacked the following required information: Child #1: The name, home address, city, state, zip code, and contact telephone number for the child's father. Child #2: The name and contact telephone number of the child's health care provider. Child #3: The date of the child's enrollment.
2018-12-13 2018-12-28 article 3 R9-5-306.A.1.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that 3 out of 24 enrolled children's attendance forms lacked the following required information: Child #1: and Child #2: An AM release time and signature for 11/13/2018, and 12/3/2018. Child #3: An AM release time and signature for 11/16/2018, 11/19/2018-11/21/2018, 11/26/2018-11/30/2018, 12/3/2018, 12/4/2018, 12/6/2018, 12/7/2018, and 12/10/2018-12/13/2018.

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Reviews

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Mr. C Sep 14, 2015

Christian environment, small classes, experienced teachers, commitment to developing foundational skills and kindergarten readiness makes it a quality program. Visit the site or facebook page for more information.

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