The Discovery Connection - Clarkdale AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

1615 MAIN STREET , CLARKDALE AZ 86324
(928) 301-9105

About the Provider

Description: Buena Vista Children’s Services is a community based nonprofit organization that designs, develops and implements model programs for children. Programs address emerging needs in the areas of child care, education, parenting, special needs, resource and referral. Buena Vista Children's Services fosters innovative programs and leadership to enhance the quality of life for children in Yavapai, Navajo and Apache Counties.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-10530
  • Capacity: 43
  • Age Range: Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2021-06-01
  • 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
2021-05-27 2021-06-10 article 3 R9-5-301.B.1.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, at the time of the inspection, the designated director to act on behalf of the facility director when not present was not present in the facility.
2021-05-27 2021-06-10 article 3 R9-5-301.B.3.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, it was determined that staff member #1 failed to recored the time of departure and arrival when leaving to transport enrolled children and going on break.
2021-05-27 2021-06-10 article 3 R9-5-306.A.1.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, it was determined that 2 out 10 enrolled children's attendance forms lacked the following required information: Child #1: A release signature and time for 5/26/2021. Child #2: Admission signature and time for 5/27/2021.
2021-05-27 2021-06-10 article 5 R9-5-518.D.
Findings: Based on an interview with the director, it was determined that the licensee failed to ensure that each enrolled child participating in a field trip is wearing in plain view a written identification stating the facility ' s name, address, and telephone number.
2021-05-27 2021-06-10 article 5 R9-5-518.E.
Findings: Based on an interview with the director, it was determined that the licensee failed to ensure that each enrolled child is wearing out of view a written identification stating the enrolled child ' s name.
2021-05-27 2021-06-10 Article 6 R9-5-603.C.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children in the outdoor activity area: * The metal trim on the lower exterior part of the door was protruding out 4 inches and 12 inches long. * The blue basketball hoop lacked any weight at the base to keep it from falling over. * Large pieces of fabric were protruding out from under the sand under the shade structure.
2020-06-16 2020-06-30 article 3 R9-5-302.A.1-18.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, it was determined that the Statement of Services lacked the following required documentation: *A general description of activities and programs. * A notice stating inspection reports are available on-site.
2020-06-16 2020-06-30 article 3 R9-5-306.B.1.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, at the time of the inspection, it was determined that the licensee lacked a daily attendance roster for 6/16/2020.
2020-06-16 2020-06-30 article 5 R9-5-501.A.3.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, it was determined that the enrolled children on the outdoor activity lacked drinking water sufficient to meet the individual needs of each child.
2020-06-16 2020-06-30 article 5 R9-5-518.A.2.a-d.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, the field trip permission form for 6/16/2020 lacked the following required documentation: *The name of each participating staff member on the field trip. *The times of departure from and return to the facility.
2020-06-16 2020-06-30 article 5 R9-5-518.A.3.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, at the time of the inspection, it was determined that the licensee failed to maintain the field trip permission form on facility premises. The field trip was on 6/16/2020.
2020-06-16 2020-06-30 article 5 R9-5-518.C.1-4.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, at the time of the inspection, it was determined that the staff member failed to verify the presence of each enrolled child a the following required times: *At the beginning of the field trip or when boarding the motor vehicle. * Upon arrival and each hour while at the field trip destination. * When preparing to leave the field trip destination or when boarding the motor vehicle to return to the facility. * When reentering the facility at the conclusion of the field trip.
2019-11-05 2019-11-13 article 5 R9-5-509.C.18.b.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, the post weekly snack menu lacked the specific foods to served on each day.
2018-03-07 1970-01-01 article 3 R9-5-304.B.1-9.
Findings: The surveyor reviewed 11 Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards and observed the following: Child #1 lacked the medical information on the back of the card and a parents signature and date. Child #2 lacked the second parent's information and complete health care provider information.
2018-03-07 1970-01-01 article 4 R9-5-402.B.1.2.
Findings: The surveyor reviewed staff files and observed the following: Staff #1 was present without a staff file on facility premises.

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