Description: THE BEGINNING SCHOOL is a CHILD CARE CENTER in TUCSON AZ, with a maximum capacity of 144 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Survey Date | Date Corrected | Rule/Statute | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-16 | 2020-09-21 | Article 2 | R9-5-203.B.1-2 |
| Findings: The Surveyor reviewed 2 staff files and observed Staff 1 did not have a copy of the back of their fingerprint clearance card documented in their file. | |||
| 2020-09-16 | 2020-09-21 | Article 2 | R9-5-203.E. |
| Findings: The Surveyor reviewed 2 staff files and observed neither Staff 1 nor Staff 2 submitted the DCS Central Registry back ground check request. | |||
| 2020-09-16 | 2020-09-21 | Article 4 | R9-5-403.B.1. |
| Findings: The Surveyor reviewed 2 staff files and the following staff did not complete 18 hours of annual training: Staff 1 completed 2 of 18 hours from 8/9/19-8/9/20, Staff 2 completed 6 of 18 hours from 8/12/19-8/12/20. | |||
| 2020-09-16 | 2020-09-21 | Article 5 | R9-5-514.C.1.a-e. |
| Findings: The Surveyor observed that the emergency plan was not completed and posted. | |||
| 2019-08-29 | 2019-09-12 | Article 2 | R9-5-203.E. |
| Findings: Surveyor 2 reviewed 2 staff files and observed neither Staff 1 nor Staff 2 had documentation that a DCS Background Central Registry check had been submitted. | |||
| 2019-08-29 | 2019-09-12 | article 3 | R9-5-301.F.1.2. |
| Findings: Surveyor 2 reviewed 2 staff files and observed Staff 1 was hired 8/19/19 and did not obtain a negative TB test until 8/22/19. | |||
| 2019-08-29 | 2019-09-12 | article 3 | R9-5-306.A.1. |
| Findings: Surveyor 2 reviewed 20 sign in and out records and found 4 children were not compliant with the rule. Child 1 - not signed out on 8/9 and 8/22 Child 2- not signed out on 8/13 and 8/15 Child 3- not signed out on 8/15 Child 4 was signed in and out the entire month of August with initials only | |||
| 2019-08-29 | 2019-09-12 | Article 5 | R9-5-504.3.a-h. |
| Findings: Surveyor 1 observed that the toddler rooms had choking hazards accessible to the enrolled children. The Surveyor observed toys with small parts such as cars, stuffed animals, and plastic animal models. | |||
| 2019-08-29 | 2019-09-12 | article 5 | R9-5-505. 1-8. |
| Findings: The Surveyor observed that the 3, 4, and 5 year old rooms did not have materials that were accessible to the enrolled children. The room is equipped with high shelves where books, puzzles, blocks, and music materials are stored inaccessible to the enrolled children. | |||
| 2019-08-29 | 2019-09-12 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.E.1.2. |
| Findings: The Surveyor observed 1" of sand under and around the fall zones of the swings and slide. | |||
| 2019-08-29 | 2019-09-12 | Article 6 | R9-5-605.B.1. |
| Findings: The Surveyor observed designated exits obstructed in room 3 with a Lego table. The Kinder room has a bean bag, table and chairs on the other side of the designated exit for room 3. | |||
| 2018-08-16 | 2018-09-07 | Article 2 | R9-5-203.A. 1-2 |
| Findings: The Surveyor reviewed the staff files and found that the files did not contain documentation of the DCS background check submittal. | |||
| 2018-08-16 | 2018-09-07 | Article 3 | R9-5-301.B.2. |
| Findings: The Surveyor reviewed 2 staff files and found that neither Staff 1 nor Staff 2 are teacher-caregiver qualified. Both Staff 1 and Staff 2 work alone with children. | |||
| 2018-08-16 | 2018-09-07 | article 3 | R9-5-301.F.1.2. |
| Findings: The Surveyor reviewed 2 staff files and found Staff 1 was hired 1/18/18 and did not have the negative TB test read until 1/23/2018. | |||
| 2018-08-16 | 2018-09-07 | article 4 | R9-5-401.3. |
| Findings: The Surveyor reviewed 2 staff files and found neither Staff 1 nor Staff 2 had documentation of a high school diploma or GED maintained in their staff file. Both staff were working in the capacity of a teacher-caregiver. | |||
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