T.E.S.D.#3 - THEW PRESCHOOL - Tempe AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

2130 EAST HOWE AVENUE , TEMPE AZ 85281
(480) 894-5574

About the Provider

Description: T.E.S.D.#3 - THEW PRESCHOOL is a CHILD CARE CENTER in TEMPE AZ, with a maximum capacity of 36 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Three to Five; . The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-18917
  • Capacity: 36
  • Age Range: Three to Five;
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2020-09-08
  • 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
2021-08-11 2021-08-30 article 3 R9-5-303.A
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the parent posting board in room 108 incorrectly listed the name of the director and did not list the name of the assistant director. The parent posting board in room 109 did not list the name of the director and the name of the assistant director.
2021-08-11 2021-08-30 article 3 R9-5-306.B.1.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation, 10 children were present in the outside playground from room #108 and 16 children were present in the outside playground from room #109 when the Surveyor arrived. The staff from both rooms acknowledged that the rosters had been left inside in the classrooms.
2021-08-11 2021-08-30 article 3 R9-5-309.B.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's review of the licensee's documentation and a discussion with staff, it was determined that the licensee lacked documention of a gas inspection that had been completed in the last 12 months. The previous gas inspection had expired in February 2021.
2021-08-11 2021-08-30 article 5 R9-5-509.C.18.b.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the August 2021 menu posted on the Preschool program's posting board in rooms 108 and 109 stated "garden salad" on various days of the month but did not state the specific components of the salad.
2021-08-11 2021-08-30 Article 6 R9-5-603.C.1.a-c.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation during the inspection of the outdoor activity area, the bottom of the chain link fence near the yellow hydrant had a vertical opening at the bottom of the fence that measured from 6 inches high. NOTE: This violation was also cited at the time of the 8/2020 and 2/2021 inspections.
2021-08-11 2021-08-30 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 at the base of the faux rock climbing wall; and *Less than 2 of the required 6 inches at the base of the 2 sets of yellow monkey bars.
2021-02-03 2021-02-03 article 3 R9-5-304.B.1-9.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that 3 of 12 children's Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards lacked the following required information: Child #1 and child #2- The Parent's or guardian signature; and Child #3- The telephone number for each emergency contact.
2021-02-03 2021-02-03 article 3 R9-5-306.B.1.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation, 12 children were present in the Room #108 but the roster had the names of only 11 children listed as present. The Surveyor observed 10 children present in Room #109, but the roster had the names of only 9 children listed as present.
2021-02-03 2021-02-03 article 5 R9-5-509.C.18.b.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the February menu posted in rooms #108 and #109 listed " juice" and "fruit cocktail' on various days of the month but did not state the specific components.
2021-02-03 2021-02-03 Article 6 R9-5-603.C.1.a-c.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation during the inspection of the outdoor activity area, a 6 inch high vertical opening was vertical was at the bottom of the fence near the yellow fire hydrant. NOTE: This rule was also cited at the time of the initial inspection that was conducted in 8/2020.
2021-02-03 2021-02-03 Article 6 R9-5-603.E.1.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation of the Preschool Playground, the sand measured the following depths: *Less than 1/2 of the required 6 inches under the yellow climbing bar stairs; *Less than 3 of the required 6 inches under the monkey bars; and *Less than 2 of the required 6 inches at the base of the red slide. NOTE: This rule was also cited at the time of the initial inspection that was conducted in 8/2020.
2020-08-11 2020-09-08 article 3 R9-5-302.A.1-18.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' review of the Statement of Services, it was determined the Statement did not include the correct hours of operation and the notice stating inspection reports are available on-site.
2020-08-11 2020-09-08 Article 5 R9-5-512.B.1.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the outdoor activity area was not maintained in a clean condition. The Surveyors observed numerous pieces of trash, including food wrappers, plastic bags, piles of dead grass and weeds, 2 dead birds and paper along the fence line and in the sand and grass areas. The top of the play structure platform had numerous areas of bird poop on it.
2020-08-11 2020-09-08 Article 5 R9-5-512.F.8.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, a urinal was covered with a black plastic bag and the Program Director stated that it was not working.
2020-08-11 2020-09-08 Article 6 R9-5-603.C.1.a-c.
Findings: Based on Surveyors' observations during the inspection of the outdoor activity area, the Surveyors observed numerous sections of the chain link fence on the North side of playground near the yellow irrigation pipe had vertical openings at the bottom of the fence that measured from 5-6 inches high. Vertical openings at the bottom of the fence on the East side of the Playground measured 5-6 inches high.

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