Valley Child Care & Learning Center Inc - Phoenix AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

3300 EAST UNION HILLS DRIVE , PHOENIX AZ 85050
(602) 569-9200

About the Provider

Description: At Phoenix Day Care, we know that selecting a day care or preschool provider can be an awesome task. It will be one of the most vital decisions you'll make, because the early years of care are critical to your child's long-term development. At our Phoenix day care, you will receive the best care for your child in a setting where your child's emotional, physical, social and intellectual development will be nurtured. Phoenix child care day preschoolsOur Phoenix preschools are among the leading providers in quality Phoenix child care in the Phoenix, Glendale, Chandler and Scottsdale area. We have a charming state-of-the-art Phoenix day care facility that not only looks like a home, but has an atmosphere that will help your child feel safe and welcome. As a family-owned business we care about the little things that mean so much to you.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-3060
  • Capacity: 206
  • Age Range: Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2020-12-01
  • 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
2021-11-24 2021-12-08 article 3 R9-5-301.I.
Findings: Based on a review of the fire drill log and on a discussion with the Director, the Director acknowledged that she could not locate documentation verifying that a fire drill had been completed in January 2020, February 2020, March 2020, April 2020 and December 2020.
2021-11-24 2021-12-08 article 3 R9-5-309.C.1.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's review of the licensee's fire inspection from the City of Phoenix that was conducted on 8/11/2021, the fire inspector had cited 2 violations and the fire inspection was not approved. **NOTE: This rule was also cited at the time of the 9/15/2021 complaint investigation.
2021-11-24 2021-12-08 Article 4 R9-5-402.A.1-12
Findings: Based on a review of the file for staff #5, the file lacked the staff member's written statement attesting to current immunity against measles, rubella, diphtheria, mumps, and pertussis and the name and telephone number of an emergency contact.
2021-11-24 2021-12-08 Article 4 R9-5-403.A.1-17.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's review of staff #5's file (date of employment 8/16/2021), the new staff's training form in the file lacked the staff's signature and date and it could not verified if the staff had completed the required new staff orientation within 10 calendar days of hire.
2021-11-24 2021-12-08 article 5 R9-5-501.A.12
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation, one of the toilet seats in the bathroom of room #4 was loose and came off entirely when the Surveyor pushed on it. **NOTE: This same toilet was cited at the time of the 11/3/2020 compliance inspection.
2021-11-24 2021-12-08 article 5 R9-5-502.C.1.m.n.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation and a discussion with the Director, the Director acknowledged that none of the infants' written feeding instructions were posted in the kitchen. **NOTE: This rule was also cited at the time of the 11/3/2020 compliance inspection.
2021-11-24 2021-12-08 article 5 R9-5-503.A.3.4.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation during the inspection of the diaper changing areas, the following was noted: *Room #1--The lids for both the soiled diaper container and the soiled clothing container were not on the containers. Instead the lids were laying on the shelf: *Room #2 -The lids for both the soiled diaper container and the soiled clothing container were not on the containers. Instead the lids were laying on the shelf: and *Room #4 -The lids for both the soiled diaper container and the soiled clothing container were not on the containers. Instead the lids were laying on the shelf. **NOTE: This rule was also cited at the time of the 11/3/2020 compliance inspection.
2021-11-24 2021-12-08 article 5 R9-5-509.C.18.b.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the Menu posted on the posting board stated"Fresh fruit " and "Mixed berries" on various days but did not state the specific components of these items. **NOTE: This rule was also cited at the time of the 11/3/2020 compliance inspection.
2021-11-24 2021-12-08 Article 5 R9-5-512.D.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation, one of the toilet bowls in Room #4 had a brown circular ring in the toilet bowl. **NOTE: This rule was also cited at the time of the 11/3/2020 compliance inspection.
2021-11-24 2021-12-08 Article 5 R9-5-512.F.4.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's and the Director's observations, the lid was missing on one of the trash cans in the outdoor activity area and the trash can contained food waste.
2021-11-24 2021-12-08 Article 6 R9-5-603.E.1.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the sand measured the following depths: *Less than 3 of the required 6 inches at the bases of 2 of the blue slides; and *Less than 4 of the required 6 inches under the blue climbing stairs.
2021-11-24 2021-12-08 Article 6 R9-5-605.B.1.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation and a discussion with the Director, the front entry designated exit is locked from the inside during hours of operation. Either a motioned sensor "release" button or a push button, both located on the same wall as the door, have to be activated manually in order to unlock the door before an individual can exit the building.
2021-09-15 2021-11-24 Article 2 R9-5-208.F.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations and on a discussion with the Director and the Director of Operations, the Surveyors determined that the licensee had changed the age use of Room #3 from an infant room to a 1 year old room without notifying the Department in writing at least 30 days prior to the change in space utilization and implemented the change without the Department's approval.
2021-09-15 2021-11-24 article 2 R9-5-404.C.3.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observation and a discussion with Room #3's staff, the Director and the Director of Operations, the Surveyor observed 2 infants in Room #3 with 7 one year old children. The staff stated the 2 children were 15 months old and 17 months old, respectively and stated that neither children were able to walk unassisted. Per definition of infant, a child who is 18 months of age or younger and is not yet walking is defined as an infant. Per rule, The rule, infants can not be placed in a room with non infant children.
2021-09-15 2021-11-24 article 3 R9-5-306.B.1.
Findings: Based on Surveyors' observations, the Surveyors determined that 5 of the rooms' attendance rosters were inaccurate: *Room 14- 14 children were present but the roster had the names of only 13 children listed as present; *Room 11- 12 children were present but the roster had the names of only 11 children listed as present; *Room 7- 7 children were present but the roster had the names of only 6 children listed as present; *Room 6- 16 children were present but the roster had the names of only 13 children listed as present;and *Room 3- 9 children were present but the roster had the names of only 8 children listed as present.

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