THE SANDBOX 2 - Tucson AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

2701 NORTH SWAN , TUCSON AZ 85712
(520) 795-9595

About the Provider

Description: We describe our program at THE SANDBOX as a high quality, active learning program for children of all age groups. Our program has been accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) since 1998. Our program provides an environment rich in space and materials, as well as qualified staff who encourage child-initiated discoveries while emphasizing experimentation and exploration through hands-on activities. As a parent, you will observe in THE SANDBOX program children truly engaged in what they are doing. The self-paced classrooms and activity areas offer choices for children and provide for different learning styles and personalities.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-5046
  • Capacity: 171
  • Age Range: Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2021-05-01
  • 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
2021-04-20 2021-04-26 article 5 R9-5-502.C.1.l.
Findings: Surveyor 1 noted that the Infant Feeding Instructions for Child 1 were not up to date. There were no foods documented on the feeding instructions paperwork, but according to staff, Child 1 has been eating food provided by the parent while attending the facility.
2021-04-20 2021-04-26 article 5 R9-5-503.A.1.a.b.
Findings: Surveyor 1 noted the following during the inspection: -The seam surrounding the diapering sink and counter in the Rainbow (One's) classroom is cracked, allowing dirt and debris to collect. -The seam between the backsplash and wall in the diapering area of the Wildcat (One's) classroom is cracked, allowing dirt and debris to collect.
2021-04-20 2021-04-26 Article 6 R9-5-603.E.1.2.
Findings: Based on inspection of the outdoor play area Surveyor 1 noted that the sand within the fall zones of the slide did not meet the minimum 6 inch depth, the sand was 3 inches deep.
2020-05-28 2020-06-02 article 5 R9-5-503.A.1.a.b.
Findings: During the inspection the Surveyor noted that the diapering surface in the Two's classroom was not seamless, there was caulk that was cracked or missing in the transition between the diapering surface and back-splash area.
2020-05-28 2020-06-02 article 5 R9-5-503.A.2.a-c.
Findings: The Surveyor noted the following during the inspection: -The diaper changing sink in the Infant classroom was located more than one step from the diaper changing surface. -The diaper changing sink in the One's classroom was located more than one step from the diaper changing surface.
2020-05-28 2020-06-02 Article 6 R9-5-605.B.10.
Findings: The Surveyor noted that the restroom ventilation fan was not operable in the restroom located between the MPR and the Unicorn classroom.
2019-04-30 2019-05-09 Article 1 ARS 36-883.02. C.3.
Findings: Based on review of staff files Surveyor 2 noted the following: -Staff 1's Criminal History Affidavit was not complete, question #3 was not answered. -Staff 2's Criminal History Affidavit was not complete, question #3 was not answered.
2019-04-30 2019-05-09 article 3 R9-5-303.A
Findings: Based on review of main postings Surveyor 2 noted that the following items were not documented: -Refund policy -Notice of the availability of facility inspection reports for public viewing at the facility premises
2019-04-30 2019-05-09 article 3 R9-5-306.A.1.
Findings: Based on review of sign in and sign out documents Surveyor 2 noted the following: -Child 1 was signed out with only the time noted on 04/03/2019, a signature was not documented. -Child 2 was not signed out as required on 04/04/2019. -Child 3 was not signed out as required on 04/23/2019.
2019-04-30 2019-05-09 Article 5 R9-5-501.A.1.
Findings: Based on review of the child roster, as well as staff statements, Surveyor 2 noted that a child that was not enrolled was mixed with the 5 enrolled children present on the playground at that time. The child was onsite while their parent was completing paperwork in the front office of the facility.
2019-04-30 2019-05-09 article 5 R9-5-503.A.1.a.b.
Findings: Surveyor 1 noted the following during the inspection: -There was an empty plastic bottle on the diapering sink counter in the Rainbow classroom. -The diapering counter surface was not seamless, there was caulk missing in the transition between the diapering surface and back-splash area in the Wildcats classroom. -The diapering counter surface was not seamless, there was caulk missing in the transition between the diapering surface and back-splash area in the Music classroom.
2019-04-30 2019-05-09 article 5 R9-5-509.C.14
Findings: Based on review of required postings, as well as Emergency, Information and Immunization Record (EIIR) cards, the Surveyors noted the following: -Child 4's allergies were not posted in the kitchen area as required. -Child 5's allergy was not posted in their activity area or the kitchen as required. -Child 6's allergy was not posted in their activity area or the kitchen as required.
2018-04-23 2018-04-25 article 3 R9-5-304.B.1-9.
Findings: Based on review of Emergency, Information and Immunization Record (EIIR) cards Surveyor 2 noted the following: -Child 1's card did not document the contact telephone number of the child's health care provider as required. -Child 2's card did not document the date of enrollment as required. -Child 3's card did not document the name of the individual to be contacted in the case of injury or sudden illness of the child.
2018-04-23 2018-04-25 article 3 R9-5-306.A.1.
Findings: Based on review of sign in and sign out records Surveyor 2 noted the following: -Child 4 was not signed out from the facility with a time or signature on 04/19/2018. -Child 5 was signed in on 04/06/2018 with only a signature, no time was documented as required. -Child 6 is being signed in and out with only the first name and the last initial documented. -Child 7 was not signed out from the facility with a time or a signature on 04/04/2018.
2018-04-23 2018-04-25 article 5 R9-5-501.C.5.a-k.
Findings: During the inspection Surveyor 1 noted the following: -The posted lesson plan in the MPR was dated April 16 - April 20, 2018. -The posted lesson plan in the Music Classroom was dated April 16 - April 20, 2018. -The posted lesson plan in the Rainbow Classroom was dated April 16 - April 20, 2018. *The deficiencies were corrected during the inspection*

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