The Learning Experience - Mesa AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

4744 SOUTH EASTMARK PARKWAY , MESA AZ 85212
(480) 781-2910

About the Provider

Description: THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE is a CHILD CARE CENTER in MESA AZ, with a maximum capacity of 200 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-18140
  • Capacity: 200
  • Age Range: Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2018-08-01
  • 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
2020-10-13 2020-10-23 article 3 R9-5-306.B.1.
Findings: Based on the facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that upon the Surveyors' arrival at 1:50pm, in the Preppers and 4's classrooms the rosters did not reflect the number of children present (Preppers classroom 8 children present, 9 children listed on the roster; 4's classroom 9 children present and 8 children listed on the roster). Previously cited on 08/08/2019, 12/05/2019 and 07/29/2020.
2020-10-13 2020-10-23 article 3 R9-5-306.A.1.
Findings: Based on the facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the 5 out of 15 enrolled children's attendance forms reviewed lacked the following required information: Child #1: An admission signature and time for 10/9/2020. Child #2: A release signature and time for 10/8/2020. Child #3: An admission signature and time for 10/12/2020. Child #4: A release signature and time for 10/12/2020. Child #5: A release signature for 10/6/2020 and a release signature and time for 10/12/2020. Previously cited on 07/18/2019 and 07/29/2020.
2020-10-13 2020-10-23 article 3 R9-5-301.F.1.2.
Findings: Based on the facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that 2 out of 7 staff files reviewed lacked the following required information: Staff #1: Documentation of a negative Mantoux skin test administered within 12 months before the starting date of employment. Staff #2: Documentation of a negative Mantoux skin test administered within 12 months before the starting date of employment.
2020-10-13 2020-10-23 article 4 R9-5-401.4.
Findings: Based on the facility documentation, and the Surveyors' observations, staff stated Staff #3 was an assistant teacher-caregiver. Staff #3 was not qualified as an assistant teacher-caregiver. The file for staff #3 lacked a high school or high school equivalency diploma or current and continuous enrollment in high school or a high school equivalency class.
2020-10-13 2020-10-23 Article 5 R9-5-504.5.d.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the Toddler 1B classroom, there were 2 sippy cups that lacked the child's first and last name as required. Previously cited on 07/29/2020.
2020-10-13 2020-10-23 article 5 R9-5-503.A.3.4.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the Infants' room, Toddler 1A, Toddler 1B, and Twaddlers classroom, of the two containers required for soiled clothing and soiled diapers, one lacked a tight fitting lid. In the Preppers' B classroom, the soiled clothing container lacked a waterproof liner. Previously cited on 10/15/2018, 07/18/2019, 12/05/2019 and 07/29/2020.
2020-10-13 2020-10-23 article 5 R9-5-502.C.1.m.n.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the infants' room lacked written dietary instructions for 4 enrolled children who were present in the room at the time of the inspection. Previously cited on 07/29/2020.
2020-10-13 2020-10-23 Article 5 R9-5-502.A.5.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, upon the Surveyors' arrival in the infants' room, an infant was in tummy time on the area carpet in the middle of the floor. The staff members were not within reach of the infant as they were by the food prep area in the classroom.
2020-10-13 2020-10-23 article 5 R9-5-501.C.9.a-c.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, enrolled children's personal products were not labeled as required in the following classrooms: Infants' Room: Aquaphor cream and several diaper wipe containers lacked children's first and last name. Preppers' Classroom: Three diaper wipe containers lacked children's first and last name. Previously cited on 07/18/2019 and 07/29/2020.
2020-10-13 2020-10-23 article 5 R9-5-501.C.5.a-k.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the following classrooms lacked a current posted lesson plan: Toddler 1A, Preppers, and Preschool 1. Previously cited on 07/18/2019 and 07/29/2020.
2020-10-13 2020-10-23 Article 6 R9-5-605.B.1.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the 1's- 2's and Preschool 1 classrooms all designated exits, corridors, and passageways that provide escape from the building were not unobstructed. During nap time, an enrolled child was sleeping on a mat that had been placed in front of an exit door.
2020-07-29 2020-09-25 Article 1 ARS 36-883.02.A.
Findings: Based on the facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the fingerprint clearance card application for Staff #1 was not received by DPS within seven working days of employment (Date of Employment- 10/22/2019, Date Application received- 11/25/2019). * Repeat deficiency from 12/05/19.
2020-07-29 2020-09-25 article 3 R9-5-305.A.1.2.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, it was determined that 5 out of 30 enrolled children's files reviewed lacked documentation of a written immunization record or affidavit: Child #8, Child #15, Child # 16, Child #17, Child #18.
2020-07-29 2020-09-25 article 3 R9-5-306.A.1.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations it was determined that the 6 out of 15 enrolled children's attendance forms reviewed lacked the following required information: Child #17: Parents' complete signatures throughout the month of July 2020. Child #19: A release signature and time for 7/23/2020. Child #20: An admission signature and time for 7/13/2020. Child #21: Parents' complete admission signatures throughout the month of July 2020. Child #22: A release signature and time for 7/9/2020. Child #23: A release signature and time for 7/6/2020. * Repeat deficiency from 07/18/19.
2020-07-29 2020-09-25 article 3 R9-5-306.B.1.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that upon the Surveyors arrival at 7:55am, the Twaddlers' and Preppers' classrooms lacked a completed roster. The roster in the Preschool 2 classroom did not reflect the number of children present (15 children present, 14 children listed on the roster). * Repeat deficiency from 08/08/19 and 12/05/19.

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