Description: Mercury Mine Elementary is a beautiful and unique school nestled between the peaks of Dreamy Draw Park, near State Route 51, in a quiet, close-knit neighborhood community. Built in 1976, MMES has many unique features, including gardens, a gymnasium with a rock wall, a desert area complete with an amphitheatre, a couple of outdoor classrooms, plus all of the indoor learning spaces.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0165890 | 2026-01-06 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 1/6/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. | |||
| INSP-0051823 | 2025-01-08 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 1/8/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey was completed online at the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer: Archana Navin | |||
| INSP-0036533 | 2024-01-09 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 1/9/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 5 of 5 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 but not limited to: 1. Substitutes must have files on site with them. 2. All staff must record times of arrival and departure. 3. Moving the water cooler so it is accessible to children. 4. Specific items on the menus. 5. The tall skinny slide and the twister are not approved for use by enrolled children. Compliance Officer is Tricia Tartaglio | |||
| 2022-01-12 | article 3 | R9-5-306.B.1. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #2's observations, on the playground, there were 29 children present and 26 children were listed on the roster. | |||
| 2022-01-12 | article 5 | R9-5-501.A.12 | |
| Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor #1's observation, in the MPR there were 3 areas of exposed drywall below the cafeteria window, accessible to enrolled children. | |||
| 2022-01-12 | article 5 | R9-5-501.A.20.a.b. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor #1's observation, in the MPR there was hand sanitizer located in a wall mount, accessible to enrolled children. | |||
| 2022-01-12 | article 5 | R9-5-501.C.9.a-c. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the Mascot Room there was one container of Sunscreen labeled with a child's first name only. | |||
| 2022-01-12 | article 5 | R9-5-509.C.22. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the Mascot Room the refrigerator lacked a thermometer. | |||
| 2022-01-12 | Article 5 | R9-5-512.C.1. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor #1's observations, in the MPR, there was a 4 x 1.5 inch gap in a broken floor tile with debris in the gap. | |||
| 2022-01-12 | Article 5 | R9-5-512.F.4. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor #2's observation, in the Girls' restroom in the Mascot room, there was food waste in an uncovered container. | |||
| 2022-01-12 | Article 5 | R9-5-512.F.8. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the Boys' room near the PE room, 1 of the 3 toilets was not operable. There was a cone on the door and the stall door was locked. In Room C1, there was dirt and grime around the base of the toilet. | |||
| 2022-01-12 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.C.1.a-c. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyors' observations, on the Preschool playground, there was a 7.5 inch gap between the ground and the wrought-iron fence near Room C3 on the playground. | |||
| 2022-01-12 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.C.2. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyors' observations in the outdoor activity areas, on the South School-age playground, there was an unraveled hose accessible to enrolled children. Near the Preschool playground, there was rust along the bottom section of the wrought-iron fence. | |||
| 2022-01-12 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.E.1.2. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyors' observations of 3 playgrounds, the following was observed: South School-age playground lacked: * 5.5. inch of the required resilient surfacing (wood chips) in the fall zones of the structure with the long slide. * The wood chips were compacted in the fall zones of the round cyclone with the blue seat. * 4 of the required 6 inches of wood chips in the fall zones of the blue twister. * 3 of the required 6 inches of wood chips in the fall zones of the blue twist slide. * 2 of the required 6 inches of wood chips in the fall zones of 7 swings. East playground lacked: * 5 of the required 6 inches of wood chips in the fall zones of the double slide. * 4 of the required 6 inches of wood chips in the fall zones of the single slide. * 3 of the required 6 inches of wood chips in the fall zones of the red monkey bars. * 4 of the required 6 inches of wood chips in the fall zones of 6 swings. * 5.5 of the required 6 inches of sand in the fall zones of 10 swings, and the sand was hard-packed. | |||
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