The Learning Experience - Gilbert AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

3111 EAST PECOS ROAD , GILBERT AZ 85297
(480) 272-7031

About the Provider

Description: THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE is a CHILD CARE CENTER in GILBERT AZ, with a maximum capacity of 204 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-18930
  • Capacity: 204
  • Age Range: Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Nov 02, 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
2021-09-22 2021-09-22 article 2 R9-5-404.C.3.
Findings: Upon arrival at the facility, there were 9 children physically present in the Infant room with 2 staff members. Two of the children were 1 year of age and walking; therefore by definition are no longer infants. Front office staff stated the two children were "transitioning" into the Toddler A classroom, but are over 12 months of age and are walking.
2021-09-22 2021-09-22 Article 5 R9-5-501.A.21.a.b.
Findings: In the Toddler B classroom (older 1 yr. olds), there was a mop bucket with water and a mop observed just inside the classroom by the cabinet, accessible to the children.
2021-04-29 2021-05-07 article 3 R9-5-301.F.1.2.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations and review of facility documentation, it was determined that Staff #1's (start date: 6/9/2020) negative Mantoux TB test was not read until 6/10/2020.
2021-04-29 2021-05-07 article 3 R9-5-304.B.1-9.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor #1's observation, it was determined that 6 out of 20 enrolled children's Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards reviewed were incomplete and lacked the following required information: Child #1: The address and phone number of the child's second parent and the name and contact telephone number of the child 's health care provider. Child #2 and Child #6:The name and contact telephone number of the child 's health care provider. Child #3: The name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child. Child #4: The date of the child's enrollment and the name, address and phone number of the child's second parent. Child #5: The date of the child's enrollment.
2021-04-29 2021-05-07 article 3 R9-5-306.A.1.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #1's observation, it was determined that 6 out of 30 reviewed enrolled children's attendance forms were incomplete and lacked the following required information: Child #7 and Child #8: A release time and signature for 4/21/2021 and 4/22/2021. Child #9: A release time and signature for 4/28/2021. Child #10: A release time and signature for 4/12/2021, 4/13/2021 and 4/14/2021. Child #11: An admission time and signature for 4/14/2021 and 4/21/2021. Child #12: A release time and signature for 4/9/2021.
2021-04-29 2021-05-07 article 3 R9-5-309.A.2.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the facility lacked a current violation free fire inspection.
2021-04-29 2021-05-07 article 5 R9-5-503.A.2.a-c.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #2's observation, it was determined that the water temperature in the hand-washing sink next to the diaper changing surface in the 2's classroom (Twaddlers room) was 115 F instead of the required temperature range of 86 F and 110 F.
2021-04-29 2021-05-07 Article 5 R9-5-512.B.1.2.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #2's observation, it was determined that the there was a strong smell of sewer in the Infant classroom.
2021-04-29 2021-05-07 Article 5 R9-5-516.B.3.a-f.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #1's observation, it was determined that the medication consent form for Child #13 lacked a prescription number.
2020-10-08 2020-10-09 Article 2 R9-5-203.A. 1-2
Findings: After a review of 12 staff files, it was determined the following was missing: Staff #1 (start date 9/28/2020) had an incomplete criminal history affidavit; the 2nd part of question #3 was unanswered.
2020-10-08 2020-10-09 article 3 R9-5-306.B.1.
Findings: The Twaddler class was outside on the playground and the classroom roster (paper) was observed inside the classroom on the counter next to the refrigerator; staff did have a tablet with them out on the playground, but does not usually work when outside.
2020-10-08 2020-10-09 article 4 R9-5-401.4.
Findings: After a review of 12 staff files, it was determined the following was lacking: Staff #1 (start date 9/28/2020) had a copy of a diploma from a foreign country. There was no documentation showing the diploma is equivalent to at least a U.S. high school diploma, as required.
2020-10-08 2020-10-09 article 5 R9-5-501.C.5.a-k.
Findings: There was no lesson plan posted in the Toddler A classroom; the lesson plan was posted out in the hallway next to the Toddler A classroom door. The posted lesson plan in the Preschool 1 classroom, was dated 9/14/2020; the current lesson plan was posted out in the hallway next to the Preschool 1 classroom door.
2020-10-08 2020-10-09 article 5 R9-5-502.A.8.a.-c.
Findings: In the Infant room, one of the crib sheets was too tight and caused the crib mattress to curl up.
2020-10-08 2020-10-09 article 5 R9-5-502.C.1.l.
Findings: In the Infant room, there were 5 infants present and the following infants were lacking the written feeding instructions, as required: Child #1 Child #2 Child #3

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