Children's Learning Adventure Childcare Center - Maricopa AZ Child Care Center

20600 NORTH JOHN WAYNE PKWY , MARICOPA AZ 85239
(520) 568-2300
1 Review

About the Provider

Description: In providing a loving, nurturing environment, our goal at Children's Learning Adventure Childcare Centers is to help your children become confident, independent learners who will develop a strong sense of self worth, enabling them to make positive life choices.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-14193
  • Capacity: 577
  • Age Range: Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations CACFP
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: {3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Infant Care, One-year-old Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care, Two-year-old Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2008-08-11
  • Current License Issue Date: 2025-08-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2026-07-31
  • 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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Inspection # Inspection Date Inspection Type Status
INSP-0171483 2026-04-06 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of this inspection was to conduct Complaint Investigation #00164560 on 4/06/2026. The incident was self-reported to the Department on 3/23/2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following ratios were observed: *Infants: 3:12 *Ones 2:11 *Ones: 2:10 *Ones: 2:13 *Twos: 2:14 *Twos: 2:13 *Twos:2:16 *Threes: 2:15 *Threes/Fours: 1:13 *Threes/Fours: 2:24 *Fours: 1:11 *Fours 1:13 *Fives: 1:18 Eight staff members were interviewed as part of this investigation. One of one Fingerprint Clearance card reviewed was valid through the DPS website. The following documents were reviewed: *Rosters *Written statements *Child Incident/Accident Report *Staff Incident/Accident Report *Staff file *Child's Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card Upon completion of Complaint #00164560, it was determined from staff interview, facility documentation, and the Compliance Officer's and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, that one of one allegation was substantiated. The following deficiency was observed, subject to change pending programmatic review.
INSP-0169833 2026-03-09 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of this inspection was to conduct Complaint Investigations #00161220, #00161333, #00161335, #00161377, and #00161378 on 3/09/2026. A full inspection was not conducted. Please submit the Plan of Corrections through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following ratios were observed: *Infants: 2:9 *Ones 1:6 *Ones: 2:12 *Ones: 2:13 *Twos: 1:8 *Twos: 2:14 *Threes: 1:13 *Threes: 1:13 *Threes/Fours: 2:25 *Fours: 2:27 School Age: 1:19 School Age: 2:34 Three of three Fingerprint Clearance Cards reviewed were valid through the DPS website. The complainant was interviewed as part of this investigation. Three staff members were interviewed as part of this investigation. The following documents were reviewed: *Rosters *Staff Files Upon completion of Complaint #00161220, it was determined from staff interview, facility documentation, and the Compliance Officers' observations, that two of two allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. Upon completion of Complaint #00161333, it was determined from staff interview, facility documentation, and the Compliance Officers' observations, that three of three allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. Upon completion of Complaint #00161335, it was determined from staff interview, facility documentation, and the Compliance Officers' observations, that two of two allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. Upon completion of Complaint #00161377, it was determined from staff interview, facility documentation, and the Compliance Officers' observations, that one of one allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. Upon completion of Complaint #00161378, it was determined from staff interview, facility documentation, and the Compliance Officers' observations, that two of two allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiency was observed, subject to change pending programmatic review.
INSP-0161672 2025-10-16 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint investigation #00144822, #00147663, #00147661, and #00147651, A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Notice of Inspection Rights was provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint investigations #00144822, #00147663, #00147661, and #00147651, conducted on 10/16/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 4:15 1-year-old children: 2:5 1-year-old children: 1:5 1-year-old children: 2:10 2-year-old children: 1:5 2-year-old children: 2:12 2-year-old children: 2:14 2-year-old children: 2:10 3-year-old children: 1:9 3-year-old children: 1:10 3-year-old children: 2:22 4-year-old children: 2:20 4-year-old children: 2:15 4- and 5-year-old children: 1:9 There were 8 staff interviewed during this investigation. Compliance Officer attempted to contact the complainants. Documentation observed was incident and accident logs, illness and injury log, and classroom rosters. Upon completion of the complaint investigations #00144822, #00147663, #00147661, and #00147651, it was determined from documentation and staff statements that 3 of 4 allegations were able to be substantiated.
INSP-0159434 2025-09-09 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint investigation conducted on 9/9/2025 for case #00144170 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 5:15 1's: 2:6 1's/2's: 2:5 1's/2's: 2:10 2's: 2:13 2's: 2:14 2's/3's: 2:15 3's: 2:16 3's: 2:16 3's/4's: 2:16 4's: 2:17 4's: 2:11 4's/5's: 1:11 8 staff were interviewed at the time of the investigation. Others interviewed: The Director and Assistant Director. Documentation reviewed: Emergency, Information, Immunization Record cards, staff files, incident reports, staff write ups, and staff statements. The following was discussed but is not limited to: *Mandated reporting. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00144170, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that 3 of 4 allegations were substantiated, and 1 allegation lacked sufficient evidence and was unable to be substantiated.
INSP-0135099 2025-06-30 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/30/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights to the provider at the time of inspection. The Empower Self Assessment was emailed to the provider. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was completed on-site. The fingerprint clearance cards for 8 of 8 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1). Ensuring that the outside play structures are maintained in a clean condition. 2). Ensuring that the mattress sheets fit without being too loose or too tight. 3). Ensuring that the inside of the fridge is maintained in a clean condition. 4). Ensuring that cleaning materials are inaccessible to enrolled children. 5). Ensuring that the lids for the diaper containers are a tight fit. 6). Ensuring that exits remain unobstructed.
INSP-0130096 2025-04-24 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct Complaint investigations 128278 & 128283 on 4.24.2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Due to Enforcement, the Licensee will be notified when the Written Documentation of Corrections is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the person in charge at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were as follows: Explorers Pre 2 (3s)- 2:23 Explorers Pre 3 (4s)- 1:10 Explorers Pre 4 (4s & 5s)- 1:7 Explorers 7 (2s)- 1:5 School Age- 1:38 Picture Paradise (5s & 6s)- 1:20 Explorers Pre 1 (4s & 5s)- 1:6 Explorers Pre 6 (3s)- 2:13 Voyagers Toddler 2 (2s)- 2:16 Voyagers Toddler 3 (2s)- 1:6 Voyagers Toddler 6 (1s)- 2:7 Voyagers Toddler 7 (1s & 2s)- 2:10 Infant Room- 3:9 There were 6 staff and the Plumber interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation. 1 of 1 Fingerprint Clearance card reviewed was valid via the DPS website search. The following documents were observed: Fry's receipt. Others interviewed: The complainant. Upon completion of Complaint investigation 128278 it was determined from the Compliance Officer's observations and interviews that 1 of 1 allegation was able to be substantiated. Upon completion of Complaint investigation 128283 it was determined from the Compliance Officer's observations and interviews that 1 of 3 allegations was substantiated. The 2 allegations were unable to be substantiated due to lack of sufficient evidence. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review.
INSP-0046839 2024-08-12 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint #87890 and complaint #87952 investigation conducted on 08/12/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full investigation was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1 is Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer #2 is Fred Geyser A Written Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The Ratio’s observed were: Infants: 1:3 1's - 3:11 2's - 2:16, 2:10 3's - 1:5 3's/4's - 2:12 4's - 1:5 School-Age - 1:23 There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 5 staff files reviewed during this investigation. The Complainants were contacted via phone and/or email on 08/09/2024. Documentation observed were classroom rosters. Upon completion of the investigation for complaint #87890/#87952, it was determined from observation, staff interview, and documentation that 1 of 1 allegation was substantiated regarding #87890, and 1 of 1 allegation (with 1 related rule and 1 related statute) was substantiated regarding #87952. The following items were discussed but not limited to: **Direct Service Affidavit submission requirements **Fingerprint clearance cards verified as valid with DPS before the starting date of employment **Driver requirements when transporting enrolled children - Arizona Driver's License
INSP-0045653 2024-07-10 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 07/10/2024 subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Fred Geyser The Written Plan of Corrections is not accepted at this time. 11 of 11 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey link was provided at the time of inspection. Please complete within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: **Toxic plants kept inaccessible to enrolled children **Toilet paper mounted in licensed restrooms **Licensed restrooms ready for enrolled children (Womens' and Mens') Please submit a Space Change application via the Licensing portal for the 5 separate playground areas, within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Current facility usage report indicates only 1 playground area.
INSP-0044534 2024-05-30 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00084644 investigation conducted on 5/30/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Correction was not accepted at the time. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants 3:16 1's 2:9 1's 2:10 1's 2:11 2's 3:14 2's 2:11 2's 3:15 3's 2:13 3's 2:21 3's/4's 3:16 4's/5's 2:18 4's/5's 3:15 5's/S-Age 3:46 5's/S-Age1:14 S/Age 1:14 There were 11 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 staff files reviewed during this investigation. There was 1 child file reviewed during this investigation. There were 3 children interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Director, Complainant, Assistant Director. Documentation observed and reviewed was: Staff and Child Attendance Rosters, Child Sign In/Out Records, Illness Log, Incident/Accident Report. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation that 1 of 7 allegations was substantiated. The other allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. Compliance Officer # 1: Fred Geyser Compliance Officer # 2: Jennifer Flicker
INSP-0028199 2023-07-18 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 7/18/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: David Ramos Compliance Officer #2: Pat Morgan Martinez Compliance Officer #2 reviewed 12 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 12 of the 12 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Empower survey was completed at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *The difference between the date of hire and the start date. *A licensee shall ensure that a staff member completes, signs, dates, and submits to the licensee the Criminal History Affidavit and the submittal of the DCS background before the staff member’s start date of employment or volunteer service. Please submit the Plan of Corrections through the Department's online portal within 10 days of receipt of the Inspection report.

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T lee 2021-07-23 16:50:25
I have toured this provider's facility, but have not used its services

After being told by one of the people in The learning center that they would have an opening for a two-year-old I had taken the drive over an hour and a half from my current town to the town that I am moving into and go in for a tour to find out they don't even have an opening. Nobody communicated to me that there was no opening nobody has been in contact with me in over 3 weeks since I asked for the tour to tell me that there wasn't an opening. Lack of communication between the front office employees and the centers manager and now I am in a rush to find a new daycare as I was looking forward to making this my son's new home for daycare.

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