Description: MONTESSORI ROOM ANNEX is a Child Care Center in Phoenix AZ, with a maximum capacity of 59 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0137703 | 2025-08-05 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 8/5/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed, but not limited to: 1) Submitting the current City of Phoenix Fire permit, when obtained, since the current one expires 8.12.25, 2) New rules that are effective August 2025, 3) Spacing requirements of side by side occupied cribs of at least 2 feet, if cribs are not equipped with a plexiglass barrier, and 4) Tummy time rules and staff questions were answered. There were 5 staff files reviewed. 5 of 5 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. | |||
| INSP-0136286 | 2025-07-18 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00136747 investigation conducted on 7/18/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 7/18/25. An email message was sent to the Complainant on 7/18/25. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. ratios were observed: Infants: 1:5 Ones: 2:6 Twos: 2:7 Twos: 1:9 Five staff members were interviewed during this investigation. Two staff files were reviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: Classroom rosters. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview and documentation that 1 of 3 allegations was substantiated. The other two allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiency was observed. | |||
| INSP-0046744 | 2024-08-07 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/7/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker Name of Compliance Officer Supervisor: Andrea Rach The Written Documentation of Corrections is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed, but not limited to: 1 The License anniversary fee is due In August 2024, 2 Submitting Documentation from the Crib Manufacturer that the Plexiglass on the cribs is compatible with the aftermarket Plexiglass that was installed, 3 Tummy time rule was discussed with the infant room staff, 4 Due to the softness, pliability and puckering of the vinyl on the beige floor mat in the infant room, it should not be used for tummy time, 5 Bathroom storage- due to reasons of sanitation, items stored in a bathroom must be inaccessible to children and stored either in a closed cabinet or in a waterproof container that has a lid, and 6 Sanitary units- Per the rule, sanitary units in an infant room can not be a licensed sanitary unit, 7 Submitting the Current City of Phoenix fire inspection when obtained, 8 Date of employment, as related to obtaining fingerprint clearance cards, TB test completion, new staff orientation and annual training hours cycles, and 9 Labeling personal products that are provided by the school, with the school's name. There were 5 staff files reviewed. 5 of the 5 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. The Empower Assessment was completed at the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0044435 | 2024-05-30 | Complaint,Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct Complaint investigation 85119 and a Monitoring inspection on 5.30.2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A Plan of Corrections is not being accepted at this time. Ratios observed were as follows: Infants 1:3 1's - 5's 1:10 There were 4 staff files reviewed during this investigation. 4 of 4 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. Others interviewed: The complainant. Upon completion of Complaint investigation 85110 it was determined from the Compliance Officers' observations and interviews that 3 of 3 allegations were substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1 is Tricia Tartaglio Compliance Officer #2 is Stephanie Jake | |||
| INSP-0037186 | 2024-01-29 | Complaint,Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation 68099 on 1.29.2024. A monitoring inspection was also conducted. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. Ratios observed were as follows: Infants 1:3, 2:10 1's & 2's 2:8 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were no staff files reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: The complainant was attempted to be reached. Upon completion of Complaint investigation 68099 it was determined from the Compliance Officer's observations and interviews that 1 of 1 allegation was substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The following was discussed and not limited to: 1. A "thumping" sound was heard coming from the North Infant room. The CO and the Director went into the room and discussed the sound coming from the room with the staff. 2. Caulking at the base of the toilet in the 1's room. 3. The pipe on the wall on the playground (where the water fountain used to be). Compliance Officer (CO) is Tricia Tartaglio | |||
| INSP-0034503 | 2023-11-07 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation 65748 on 11.7.2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. Please submit the following: 1. Receipt for the plumber that per staff, was coming on 11.8.2023. 2. The manufacturer's letter for the approval of the plexiglass on the crib ends. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Brooms and swiffers must be inaccessible to children. Ratios observed were as follows: Room 1 1:2 Room 2 2:5 Room 3 2:1 Room 4 2:10 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: The complainant. Upon completion of Complaint investigation 65748 it was determined from the CO & the COS's observations and interviews that the allegation was unsubstantiated. The allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO) is Tricia Tartaglio Compliance Officer Supervisor (COS) is Peggy Kraus | |||
| INSP-0031137 | 2023-08-15 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/15/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A plan of correction is not being accepted at this time. The following documentation was requested prior to the facility opening the next day: 1. Documentation that the fire panel is in an operable condition, and 2. Pictures of the holes in the ceiling to ensure they are covered prior to children returning to the facility. 6 of 6 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower self-evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was completed at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed and not limited to: 1. Good faith effort references in staff files. 2. Signed 10 day new staff training. 3. Drinking water being available and accessible to the children in each activity area. 4. Additional sterile rolls of gauze in the first aid kit. 5. The felt on the corners of the diaper surface in Room 3. 6. The exit door in Infant Room 2 was difficult to open. Compliance Officer is Tricia Tartaglio Compliance Officer Supervisor is Dawn Butler | |||
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