Description: SOUTHWEST HEAD START @ PALOMINO SCHOOL is a CHILD CARE CENTER in PHOENIX AZ, with a maximum capacity of 56 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; . The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Survey Date | Date Corrected | Rule/Statute | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-04 | 1970-01-01 | Article 1 | A.R.S. 36-883.02.A. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyors observation and a review of 7 staff files, it was determined the following was lacking: Staff #1 (start date 10/19/2020) did not have a valid fingerprint clearance card prior to their starting date of employment. DPS received Staff #1's fingerprint clearance card application on 11/2/2020. | |||
| 2020-11-04 | 1970-01-01 | article 3 | R9-5-302.A.1-18. |
| Findings: After a review of the facility's statement of services, the Surveyor determined the document lacked a description or policy regarding transportation. | |||
| 2020-11-04 | 1970-01-01 | article 3 | R9-5-304.B.1-9. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, after a review of 15 Emergency, Information and Immunization Record cards, it was determined the followed lacked: Child #1: 1 of the 2 required emergency contact names and telephone numbers. Child #2: 1 of the 2 required emergency contact names and telephone numbers. Child #3: Child's date of enrollment; 1 of the 2 required emergency contact names and telephone numbers. Child #4: Child's date of enrollment; 1 of the 2 required emergency contact names and telephone numbers; the 2nd parent/guardian's name, address, and telephone number. Child #5: Child's date of enrollment. Child #6: Child's date of enrollment; Child's date of birth; the 2nd parent/guardian's name, address, and telephone number. Child #7: Child's date of enrollment. Child #8: Child's date of enrollment; the 2nd parent/guardian's name, address, and telephone number; parent's signature on the back of the card. Child #9: Child's date of enrollment; the 2nd parent/guardian's name, address, and telephone number. Child #10: Child's date of enrollment; the 2nd parent/guardian's name, address, and telephone number. Child #11: Child's date of enrollment; the 2nd parent/guardian's name, address, and telephone number. Child #12: Child's date of enrollment. | |||
| 2020-11-04 | 1970-01-01 | Article 4 | R9-5-403.B.1. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors observation, after a review of 7 staff files, it was determined the following lacked: Staff #2 (start date: 7/25/2016): none of the required 18 hours of annual training for the time period of 7/25/2019--7/25/2020. | |||
| 2020-11-04 | 1970-01-01 | article 4 | R9-5-401.4. |
| Findings: After a review of 7 staff files, the Surveyor determined the following was lacking: Staff #1 (start date 10/19/2020) had a copy of a diploma from a foreign country and had no documentation the diploma had been evaluated to ensure it is at least equivalent to a US high school diploma. | |||
| 2020-11-04 | 1970-01-01 | article 5 | R9-5-501.A.12 |
| Findings: In the bathroom of room 33, the Surveyor observed a half of an inch gap in the wall near the toilet. | |||
| 2020-11-04 | 1970-01-01 | article 5 | R9-5-501.C.9.a-c. |
| Findings: In the diapering area of room 32, the following personal products were observed labeled with a child's first name only: *5 bottles sunscreen *1 tube of Destin In the diapering area of room 33, the following personal products were observed unlabeled: *1 container of Vaseline | |||
| 2020-11-04 | 1970-01-01 | Article 5 | R9-5-512.F.4. |
| Findings: Based on the observations of the Surveyor, in the 3/4's room, there was food waste in an uncovered container; the lid was underneath the container. | |||
| 2020-11-04 | 1970-01-01 | Article 5 | R9-5-501.A.1. |
| Findings: On the playground, there was a single person trampoline with handle bar observed on the turf area. In rooms 32 and 33, there were 2 children with blankets covering their heads while napping. Staff members were unable to see the children's faces for signs of distress. | |||
| 2020-11-04 | 1970-01-01 | Article 6 | R9-5-605.B.6. |
| Findings: Based on the observations of the Surveyor, in the 3/4's room, there were two uncovered electrical outlet under the smart board. | |||
| 2019-08-27 | 2019-08-29 | Article 2 | R9-5-203.D.1-2 |
| Findings: No Citation Text found in Database | |||
| 2019-08-27 | 2019-08-29 | Article 2 | R9-5-203.C. |
| Findings: After a review of 6 staff files, it was determined the following was lacking: Staff 2's (start date 7/29/2019) fingerprint clearance card was issued 9/8/2019, but there was not a copy in the file. | |||
| 2019-08-27 | 2019-08-29 | Article 2 | R9-5-203.A. 1-2 |
| Findings: After a review of 6 staff files, it was determined the following was lacking: Staff 1 (start date 7/29/2019): complete criminal history. | |||
| 2019-08-27 | 2019-08-29 | article 3 | R9-5-305.A.1.2. |
| Findings: After a review of the children's Record cards, it was determined the following child was lacking documentation of immunization records, as required: Child 1 | |||
| 2019-08-27 | 2019-08-29 | article 3 | R9-5-303.A |
| Findings: The facility's posting board was reviewed for completeness and the following item was lacking: *current menu | |||
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