Description: COMPASSION PREP ACADEMY is a Child Care Center in Gilbert AZ, with a maximum capacity of 80 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0165280 | 2025-12-22 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint #00153244 and #00153243 investigation on 12-22-2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The ratios observed were: *Playground (3s)- 1:11 *Room 2 (1s)- 2:6 *Room 6 (4s)- 1:8 There were 7 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 8 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: *Digital incident reports. *Staff files. *Email conversation. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that for complaint #00153243, the allegation was substantiated. For complaint #00153244, 1 of 2 allegations was substantiated. One allegation was unable to be substantiated due to a lack of evidence. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The following was discussed, but not limited to: 1. Signatures on the 10-day new staff training. 2. TB requirements for staff members. 3. Documentation practices. 4. Creation and usage of a field trip form to go to any unlicensed spaces. | |||
| INSP-0164677 | 2025-12-10 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 12/10/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 2 of 2 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website search. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Diaper changing areas must be clear of unrelated items. | |||
| INSP-0136493 | 2025-07-22 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance and Modification Inspection conducted on 7/22/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. *The modification was to add Room 3 and Room 4. ***A monitoring inspection will be conducted. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. ***The Director was reminded of the license expiration date and to log on to the portal to pay the fees prior to the license expiring. 2 of 2 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website search. The Empower self-evaluation was emailed at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was completed at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. The chairs must be unstacked in the Chapel when children are present. 2. Toys must be accessible to enrolled children. 3. Evacuation plans must show the evacuation paths. 4. Discipline chart hanging on the wall. 5. The menu should reflect the specific type of juice served to children. 6. Screen time should be reflected on lesson plans. 7. The dirty rug in Room 4 must be cleaned. 8. The vinyl on the tricycle seat. 9. The weekly menu must be posted on the main posting board. 10. A parent access statement must be in the Statement of Services. 11. Complete parent signatures on children's sign in and out sheets. 12. The front and back sides of fingerprint clearance cards must be in each staff file. 13. Lesson plans must be posted and dated for the current calendar week. | |||
| INSP-0048925 | 2024-10-07 | Initial Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the 2 month Initial monitoring inspection conducted on 10/7/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 4 of 4 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website search. The DES Group Size requirements were observed to be compliant at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Ensure juice (and all food items) are specific on the menu. 2. Ensure staff files have the 2 required good faith effort references with dates of contact. 3. Ensure the CO is given the door code whenever it changes. 4. Ensure cracked toilet tank lids are repaired or replaced. 5. Ensure toilets are flushed. 6. Ensure plungers are inaccessible to enrolled children. 7. Ensure the Director records times of arrival and times of departure. 8. Ensure documentation of the administration of medications is maintained on facility premises for 12 months. 9. Ensure diaper areas are kept clear of unrelated items. Compliance Officer is Tricia Tartaglio | |||
| INSP-0046484 | 2024-07-31 | Compliance (Initial) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 4 of 4 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was completed prior to the inspection. The following items were discussed and not limited to: 1. Staff attendance records. 2. Monthly fire drills. 3. Notification of pesticides. 4. Children Record cards. 5. Children's Immunization Records. 6. Children's sign in and out sheets. 7. Classroom rosters. 8. Child abuse and neglect. 9. Accessible drinking water in activity areas. 10. Posting & specific details on lesson plans. 11. Children with special needs. 12. Specific items on the menus. 13. Discipline and guidance. 14. Spacing /supervision of napping children. 15. Updated written Accident, Evacuation and Emergency plans. 16. Notifying parents and documenting injuries. 17. Illness and infestation log (posting communicable diseases on main posting board). 18. Medication storage and forms. 19. Field trip form. 20. Interview rights (staff & children alone). 21. Notifying the Department if closing specific days. 22. Posting activity schedules in each activity area. 23. Hand sanitizer must be inaccessible to enrolled children. 24. Diaper areas must be kept clear of unrelated items. 25. Diaper areas must be seamless and smooth (no straps and/or gaps). 26. The prescription number must be on the medication form. 27. The menu must be posted on the main posting board. 28. The DCS submittal must be submitted prior to a staff's starting date of employment. Compliance Officer is Tricia Tartaglio Compliance Officer Supervisor is Jennifer Forschino | |||
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