V.U.S.D.#20 - MESQUITE EARLY CHILDHOOD AND SCHOOL - Tucson AZ CHILD CARE PUBLIC SCHOOL

9455 EAST RITA ROAD , TUCSON AZ 85747
(520) 879-2184

About the Provider

Description: We believe that children “learn by doing,” and that by integrating skills and concepts into play activities, we can maximize learning potential. Each child is viewed as a unique person with an individual pattern and timing of growth and development. Different levels of ability and learning styles are expected, accepted and used to design appropriate activities. Interactions and activities are planned to develop self-esteem and positive feelings toward learning.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-8345
  • Capacity: 142
  • Age Range: Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2020-10-01
  • 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
2021-09-16 2021-09-23 article 3 R9-5-301.B.3.
Findings: Based on staff statements the Surveyors noted that Staff 1 has not been consistently documenting their time of arrival and departure from the facility each day.
2021-09-16 2021-09-23 article 3 R9-5-304.B.1-9.
Findings: Based on review of Emergency, Information and Immunization Record (EIIR) cards surveyor 2 noted that Child 1's card did not document the date they were disenrolled from the program.
2021-09-16 2021-09-23 article 3 R9-5-305.B.
Findings: Based on review of Emergency, Information and Immunization Record (EIIR) cards the Surveyors noted that the Preschool emergency binder did not have written immunization records or exemption affidavits attached to each EIIR card as required.
2021-09-16 2021-09-23 article 3 R9-5-306.A.1.
Findings: Based on review of sign in and sign out records Surveyor 1 noted the following: -Child 2 was signed out without the time documented on 09/08/2021. -Child 3 was signed out without a signature documented on 09/13/2021. -Child 4 was signed out without a signature documented on 09/07/2021 and 09/15/2021.
2021-09-16 2021-09-23 article 5 R9-5-509.A.2.3.
Findings: Surveyor 1 noted that the facility was not able to provide a current copy of their food establishment permit. The most recent permit available for review expired on 05/31/2021.
2021-09-16 2021-09-23 article 5 R9-5-509.C.14
Findings: Based on review of EIIR cards and required postings Surveyor 2 noted that Child 5's modified diet was not posted as required in their activity area.
2021-04-30 2021-05-07 article 3 R9-5-304.B.1-9.
Findings: Based on review of Emergency, Information and Immunization Record (EIIR) cards Surveyor 1 noted that Child 1's card did not document their date of disenrollment as required. Additionally, the card was not signed as required, the signature was typed in.
2021-04-30 2021-05-07 Article 4 R9-5-402.A.1-12
Findings: Surveyor 1 noted that Staff 1's proof of education was not available to view as required. Staff 1 was acting in the capacity of a Teacher-Caregiver during the Complaint Investigation, and their start date is documented as 12/16/2019. *The Department received documentation of education for Staff 1 on 04/08/2021*
2021-04-30 2021-05-07 Article 5 R9-5-510.B.3.
Findings: Per Allegation the Following Was Substantiated. Based on interviews and documentation it was determined that while in front of enrolled children, Staff 1 has compared the actions and behaviors of various children in a negative context. Additionally, Staff 1 has discussed negative child behaviors with other adults while in the presence of enrolled children.
2020-09-11 2020-09-16 article 3 R9-5-301.F.1.2.
Findings: Based on review of staff files the Surveyor noted that Staff 1's TB test results were not read before their start date of employment as required. Staff 1's TB test results are dated 01/21/2019, and their start date is documented as 11/26/2018.
2020-09-11 2020-09-16 article 3 R9-5-305.B.
Findings: Based on review of Emergency, Information and Immunization Record (EIIR) cards, as well as staff statements, the Surveyor noted that the EIIR cards in the emergency binder did not have written immunization records or exemption affidavits attached for each child as required.
2020-09-11 2020-09-16 article 3 R9-5-306.B.1.
Findings: While inspecting the outdoor activity area the Surveyor noted that an enrolled child roster was not available to view as required. There were eight enrolled children and one staff member outside at that time, and according to staff, the roster was left in the classroom with another staff member.
2020-09-11 2020-09-16 article 5 R9-5-501.C.5.a-k.
Findings: The Surveyor noted that the posted lesson plan in the Preschool classroom was not for the current week, it was dated for the week of August 31, 2020. Additionally the lesson plan in the School Age classroom was also dated for the week of August 31, 2020.
2020-09-11 2020-09-16 Article 5 R9-5-514.D.
Findings: The Surveyor noted that a building evacuation map was not posted near the North designated exit leading from the school age classroom.
2020-09-11 2020-09-16 Article 6 R9-5-603.E.1.2.
Findings: Based on inspection of the outdoor play area the Surveyor noted that the sand within the fall zones of the slides and climbing equipment did not meet the minimum 6 inch depth. A measuring tool was used to verify that the sand was approximately 4 inches deep.

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