The Learning Experience - Chandler - Ocotillo - Chandler AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

3735 SOUTH ARIZONA AVENUE , CHANDLER AZ 85248
(480) 534-5231
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About the Provider

Description: THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE - CHANDLER - OCOTILLO is a CHILD CARE CENTER in CHANDLER AZ, with a maximum capacity of 171 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-18452
  • Capacity: 171
  • Age Range: Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Mar 01, 2022
  • Current License Expiration Date: Feb 28, 2025
  • 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
2021-03-29 2021-04-05 article 4 R9-5-401.3.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #2's observations and a review of 3 staff files, Staff #1 (start date 02/08/2021) was acting in the capacity of a teacher-caregiver and the Surveyor was unable to determine qualifications due to the lack of child care experience in their staff files.
2021-02-04 2021-02-11 article 3 R9-5-306.A.1.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #2's observations and a review of enrolled children's attendance records, the following required information was lacking: **Child #1 - On 01/28/2021, an admission signature was lacking. **Child #2 - On 01/28/2021, a release signature was lacking. **Child #3 - On 01/27/2021, an admission signature was lacking. On 01/28/2021, a release signature was lacking. **Child #4 - On 01/05/2021, an admission time and admission signature were lacking **Child #5 - On 01/06/2021 and 01/27/2021, release times and release signatures were lacking. On 01/11/2021, a release signature was lacking.
2021-02-04 2021-02-11 article 3 R9-5-306.B.1.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations and a review of facility documentation, the roster in the Toddler A room noted 9 children in attendance, but there were 10 children present in the room.
2021-02-04 2021-02-11 article 3 R9-5-309.C.1.2.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #2's observations and a review of facility documentation, the facility was lacking documentation of a current, violation-free fire inspection. The fire inspection on file was dated 04/16/2019.
2021-02-04 2021-02-11 article 5 R9-5-501.C.5.a-k.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations and a review of facility documentation, the lesson plans in the toddler A and preschool 2 rooms were posted outside the classroom door and not in the activity area.
2021-02-04 2021-02-11 article 5 R9-5-501.C.9.a-c.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations, the following rooms had personal products that were not labeled with enrolled children's names: **Infant room - Wipes and A & D ointment with first name and last initials. **Toddler A room - Wipes and Aquaphor ointment with first name only. **Toddler B room - Wipes lacking child's name. **Twaddler A room - Wipes with first name only. **Twaddler B room - Wipes with first name only.
2021-02-04 2021-02-11 article 5 R9-5-502.C.1.m.n.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations, a review of facility documentation and information provided by staff, 6 of 13 infants were lacking documentation of infant feeding instructions. Staff stated that the feeding instructions were sent home with parents for updates.
2021-02-04 2021-02-11 article 5 R9-5-503.A.2.a-c.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations, the hot water in the following diaper changing areas was measured at: **Toddler B room - 71.7 F. **Twaddler A room - 79.3 F. **Twaddler B room - 70.3 F.
2021-02-04 2021-02-11 Article 5 R9-5-512.B.1.2.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations, the garbage can in preschool 2's children's restroom had brown and orange stains on the lid.
2021-02-04 2021-02-11 Article 6 R9-5-605.B.10.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations, the exhaust fan in the Toddler A room was not functioning.
2020-02-05 2020-02-18 Article 1 ARS 36-883.02.A.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observations and a review of 8 staff files, Staff #1 (start date 08/16/2019) failed to apply for a fingerprint clearance card within seven working days of employment. Staff #1's fingerprint application was received by DPS on 09/24/2019.
2020-02-05 2020-02-18 article 3 R9-5-304.B.1-9.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observations and a review of facility documentation, 6 of 20 enrolled children's Emergency, Information, and Immunization record cards reviewed were lacking the following information: **Child #1 and Child #3: Child's date of enrollment. **Child #2: City, state and zip code of second parent/guardian of child. **Child #4 and Child #5: The name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child. **Child #6: Child's home telephone number.
2020-02-05 2020-02-18 article 3 R9-5-306.A.1.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observations and a review of facility documentation, 2 of 20 enrolled children's attendance records reviewed were lacking the following information: **Child #7: On 02/03/2020, an admission time and admission signature were lacking, and on 02/04/2020, a release time and release signature were lacking. **Child #8: On 02/03/2020, a release time and release signature were lacking.
2020-02-05 2020-02-18 article 3 R9-5-306.B.1.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observations and a review of facility documentation, the rosters in the Infant, Twaddler 2 and Preschool 2 rooms were not reflective of the actual children present. **Infant room: 3 children were present in the room, but only 2 children were noted as in attendance on the roster. **Twaddler 2 room: 5 children were present in the room, but a roster was not available for review. The staff stated that it was left in another classroom. **Preschool 2 room: 6 children were present in the room, but only 4 children were noted as in attendance on the roster.
2020-02-05 2020-02-18 article 4 R9-5-401.4.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observations and a review of 8 staff files, Staff #1 (start date: 08/16/2019) was lacking an evaluation of foreign education to reflect that it was equivalent to at least a U.S. high School diploma.

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Reviews

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Miguel G Sep 28, 2022
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

A great place to send your little one! They treat you and your little one like family! My little one loves it here and smiles to get dropped off in the mornings!

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