Valley Presbyterian Day School - Paradise Valley AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

6947 EAST MCDONALD DRIVE , PARADISE VALLEY AZ 85253
(480) 991-6424

About the Provider

Description: A Christian School built upon a sound educational program for children. A creative learning environment where meaningful relationships develop between home and school, child and teacher, and the world.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-3277
  • Capacity: 125
  • Age Range: Ones; Twos; Three to Five;
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Aug 01, 2021
  • Current License Expiration Date: Jul 31, 2024
  • 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
2021-04-16 2021-04-16 article 3 R9-5-306.B.1.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation, 11 children were present in Room #407 but the roster had the names of only 10 children listed as present. The teacher stated that one of the children had arrived a little late and she had not marked that child in on the roster. The Surveyor observed 14 children present in Room #405, but the roster had the names of only 11 children listed as present.
2021-04-16 2021-04-16 article 5 R9-5-501.A.13.a.b.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation, a child sized trampoline was observed near the exit door in Room #401. The Teacher and the Assistant Director stated that is had just recently been purchased for the children's use.
2021-04-16 2021-04-16 article 5 R9-5-501.A.19.a.b.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation, a can of disinfectant spray and disinfectant wipes were stored on a shelf in Room #401 in an area accessible to children. A can of disinfectant spray was stored next to the handwashing sink and a can of disinfectant wipes was stored on a bookshelf in Room #407 and these items were accessible to children.
2021-04-16 2021-04-16 article 5 R9-5-501.C.5.a-k.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation, it was determined the lesson plans posted in Rooms #401, #405 and #407 did not include a large muscle activity each day.
2021-04-16 2021-04-16 article 5 R9-5-503.A.1.a.b.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's inspection of the diapering area in Room #401, the following was observed: *A white portal cloth mat with a white cloth strap was placed on the diapering counter. The teacher stated that it had been purchased recently for use. The Surveyor instructed the teacher that since it is not waterproof and santizable, it can not be used; and *A box of tissues was stored on the diapering counter.
2021-04-16 2021-04-16 Article 5 R9-5-516.B.3.a-f.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation and a discussion with the Director, the Director acknowledged that the written medication form had not been completed for a child's Epipen and allergy medication.
2021-04-16 2021-04-16 Article 5 R9-5-516.B.4.a.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, a child's two pack Epipen box only contained 1 of the 2 Epipens. The Director acknowleded that the second Epipen had not been brought in and acknowledged that the did not have written permission from the child's medical physician that allows the Epipens to be separated.
2021-04-16 2021-04-16 Article 5 R9-5-516.G.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, a child's allergy medication had expired in December 2019.
2021-04-16 2021-04-16 Article 6 R9-5-603.E.1.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the rubber mulch measured the following depths: *Less than 4 of the required 6 inches at the base of 2 of the slides; and *Less than 3 of the required 6 inches at the base of one of the curved slides.
2020-11-05 2020-11-16 Article 2 R9-5-203.C.
Findings: Based on a review of staff #2's file, the Surveyor observed the file contained documentation indicating the staff's fingerprint clearance card was issued in 2018, prior to the staff's employment with the licensee. The file lacked documentation verifying the licensee contacted the Department of Public Safety within seven working days after the individual becomes a staff member to verify the fingerprint clearance card is valid.
2020-11-05 2020-11-16 Article 2 R9-5-203.E.
Findings: Based on a review of 4 staff files, the Surveyor determined the files for staff #2 and #3 lacked documentation of the staff's Central Registry Background Clearance.
2020-11-05 2020-11-16 Article 2 R9-5-208.F.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation and discussion with the Director, the Surveyor determined that the licensee had moved into an unlicensed classroom (Room 411) without the Department's approval.
2020-11-05 2020-11-16 article 3 R9-5-301.F.1.2.
Findings: Based on a review of staff #3's file (date of employment 8/5/2019), the Surveyor determined that the file contained documentation of the staff's freedom from infectious active tuberculosis that was completed on 11/10/2017. The Surveyor determined the TB test was not completed within 12 months before the staff's starting date of employment.
2020-11-05 2020-11-16 article 3 R9-5-303.B.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the following was noted: *B-116-Licensed capacity 14, was not posted; *409- Licensed capacity 28, was not posted; *411- Licensed capacity 26, was incorrectly posted as 34; and * B-112- Licensed capacity 25, was not posted.
2020-11-05 2020-11-16 article 3 R9-5-306.A.1.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation and a discussion with the Director, the attendance records for 7 of the 15 records for that day did not include the parent's signature. Instead, the records contained the parent's initials or an illegible squiggle mark or were signed "Dad" or "Mom".

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