Description: GIGGLE AND GROW PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE is a Child Care Center in GILBERT AZ, with a maximum capacity of 59 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0171195 | 2026-04-02 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 04/02/2026 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility representative at the time of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was provided to the Director during the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 2 of 2 Fingerprint Clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: - Expiring items in refrigerators. - Waterproof mattresses for infant cribs. - Staff members assigned to provide child care services should not perform duties affecting said services. - Child products should be labeled with their first and last names. | |||
| INSP-0136336 | 2025-07-18 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: AMENDED July 28, 2025 The purpose of the inspection conducted on July 18, 2025 was to conduct complaint investigation #00136845. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The ratios observed were: Infants 1:4 1's: 1:6 2's-3's: 1:7 3's-4's: 1:12 A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. Two staff were interviewed during this investigation. The Facility Director was interviewed during this investigation. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined by received documentation that 3 of the 3 allegations were substantiated. | |||
| INSP-0119773 | 2025-04-04 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed during the annual compliance inspection conducted on April 4, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 4 of the 4 fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were verified through the DPS website during the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing portal within 10 days of receiving this Statement of Deficiencies. The following items were discussed, but are not limited to: *Refrigerators and freezers need to have a thermometer *Food waste container need to be covered with a lid | |||
| INSP-0052488 | 2025-01-29 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection conducted on 01/29/25 was to conduct complaint investigation #00096149. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: Celeste Angulo Compliance Officer #2: Monika Jones The ratios observed were: Infants 1:3 1's: 1:6 3's: 1:8 Two staff were interviewed during this investigation. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the 1 allegation was substantiated. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following items were discussed but not limited to: **Documentation of staff qualifications must be maintained in staff files. | |||
| INSP-0051825 | 2025-01-08 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection conducted on 01/08/25 was to conduct complaint investigation #00094647. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: Celeste Angulo Compliance Officer #2: Brian Howell The ratios observed were: Infants 1:5 2/3's: 1:7 3/4's: 1:12 Two staff were interviewed during this investigation. The complainant was contacted on 01/08/25 Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 1 of the 6 allegations was substantiated. The remaining 5 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following items were discussed but not limited to: **Staff files are readily available NOTE: The Licensee was required to submit a staffing plan prior to operation on 01/09/25. | |||
| INSP-0051504 | 2024-12-23 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection conducted on 12/23/2024 was to conduct complaint investigation 94647. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer Supervisor is Peggy Kraus. The Complainant did not respond to a request for information. Five staff members were interviewed as a part of the investigation. Based on staff interview and the Compliance Officer Supervisor's observation, it was determined that the allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following unrelated deficiencies were observed and are subject to change pending programmatic review. Please submit the plan of corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. NOTE: It was discussed that care for non-enrolled children must not be provided. All children present must be enrolled and supervised by a staff member. | |||
| INSP-0051082 | 2024-12-09 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to investigate complaint #00093754 on December 09, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: Celeste Angulo Compliance Officer #2: Elizabeth Enriquez The ratios observed were: 1's: 1:5 2's/3's: 1:8 3's/4's: 1:7 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Site Director There were no deficiencies found at the time of the complaint #00093754 conducted on December 09, 2024. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 1 of the 1 allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. | |||
| INSP-0050459 | 2024-11-18 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to investigate complaint #00092898 on November 18, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: Celeste Angulo Compliance Officer #2: Elizabeth Enriquez The ratios observed were: Infants: 1:3 1's: 1:6 2's/3's: 1:8 3's/4's: 1:10 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Site Director Documentation reviewed included the following: Child attendance records, diaper changing logs There were no deficiencies found at the time of the complaint #00092898 conducted on November 18, 2024. The following items were discussed but not limited to: **Ensuring diaper-changing procedures are posted and implemented Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 3 of the 3 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. | |||
| INSP-0048412 | 2024-09-20 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint case #00087709 investigation conducted on September 20, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: Celeste Angulo Compliance Officer #2: Pat Morgan-Martinez The ratios observed were: Infants 1:2 1's: 1:6 2's: 1:8 3/4's: 1:9 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. The complainant was contacted on 9/18/24. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 1 of the 4 allegations was substantiated. The other allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following items were discussed but not limited to: **Immediate access for inspections, door code was provided **Materials (books, blocks, art, musical instruments, manipulatives) need to be accessible to children in the 1's/2's room. **Does not allow soft items around Infant during tummy time (soft mats, bibs) | |||
| INSP-0042690 | 2024-04-12 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 04/12/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Submit the Plan of Corrections using the AZDHS Licensing Portal within ten (10) days from the date the Statement of Deficiencies is received. The Empower Self-Evaluation survey was emailed to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 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: Lesson plans must be retained for 12 months. Staff belongings must be inaccessible to children. Compliance Officer #1 is Tara Farrell Compliance Officer #2 is Stacy Marchelli | |||
| INSP-0028104 | 2023-06-26 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint case # 00057929 on 6/26/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer: David Ramos Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:5 1's: 1:7 2's: 1:8 3's-4's: 1:10 4's-5's: 1:14 There were 3 staff members interviewed during this investigation onsite. Others interviewed: complainant by phone on 6/2/2023. There were 3 staff files reviewed during this investigation. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members were verified through the DPS website at the time of the investigation. Documentation observed were: class rosters Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observations and interviews that 2 of 3 allegations were substantiated. The other allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the investigation and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections is not being accepted at this time, you will be notified when it is time to answer the plan of corrections via the on line portal. | |||
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