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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0136764 | 2025-07-23 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on July 23, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officers provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was emailed to the facility. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Updated DCS Background Check process 2. Heavy blankets/comforters not allowed in Infant Classroom 3. Tummy time procedures, floor supervision, etc. 4. Update infant feeding instructions frequently 5. Post correct capacity in each licensed area 6. Add last name to diaper log entries 7. Modified diet/allergy posting required in classroom/kitchen areas Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0046233 | 2024-08-06 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on August 6, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Christine Fiore 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Insurance 7/7/24 - Please send current certificate. Fire 8/10/23 - Please send current inspection Gas 7/31/24 Sanitation 1/31/25 The DES group size was observed. The empower checklist was emailed. Items discussed, but not limited to include conducting fire drills at different times of the day. Please complete the plan of correction within 10 days via the online portal. | |||
| INSP-0035586 | 2023-12-11 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00065145 on December 11, 2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: in compliance at time of investigation. There were six staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were four children interviewed during this investigation. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiency was found during the time of the investigation and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. Complete and submit a Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies via the online portal. Compliance Officer 1: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer 2: Ryan Mapes | |||
| INSP-0033123 | 2023-10-10 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00064104 on October 10, 2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: in compliance at time of the investigation. There were six staff members interviewed during this investigation. There was one staff file reviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: children sign-in and out logs, staff sign-in and out logs, rosters, daily behavior report log, children's emergency cards. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that one of one allegation was substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Complete and submit a Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Compliance Officer 1: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer 2: Katie Corrow | |||
| INSP-0030773 | 2023-08-09 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on August 9, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were two personnel files reviewed. Both of the fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Complete and submit a Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. * Submit via email to Compliance Officer 1 a copy of a current fire inspection. Items discussed, but not limited to: * Storage in bathrooms. * Emergency cards - second parent Fire Inspection: Sanitation Permit: expires 01/31/24 Gas Inspection: 07/18/23 Liability Insurance: expires 07/07/24 Compliance Officer 1: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer 2: Ryan Mapes | |||
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My 3 yr old son has attended the Learning Tree for the last year and he has benefited from every day of attendance. At the preschool we used prior to the Learning Tree, my son used to cry every time we would drop him off and would never behave as if he liked going to school (this was before he could verbalize his thoughts). My husband and I had our hands tied as other preschools in the area were all full, but since moving to AZ and enrolling my son at the Learning Tree, not only did the crying when we left stop, but he immediately blossomed. The sudden and noticeably positive difference in his development really made me question the tactics of his last preschool which seemed to put up with the kids rather than interact and get involved with them. Sonia Rodriguez and her staff have been such a positive influence in my son’s life that I would highly recommend this preschool to anyone. The kids are always kept in a constructive environment from the daily academics (note that this is not a daycare, but rather beginning education) to free play and structured play. The children are taught to play with each other, to share, to have order and to listen. And yes, my son did come home dirty from play more often than not, but I would much rather him be out having a good day than existing in a sterile environment where kids are not allowed to be kids. He’s 3 and very much a boy, of course he’s going to get in the dirt! The classroom environment is structured and disciplined (I use this word on purpose as children need some boundaries placed in their lives from an early age to help them define their world, not to dominate or subjugate, but to better prepare them for life and future schooling) in a way that helps the kids learn as evidenced by my son’s progress verbally and academically as well as emotionally and developmentally. The school embraces the holidays and celebrates each one with parties and other exciting activities which my son has loved. The kitchen and the diversity of meals has turned my once picky eater into a meal eating champ. The fact that they serve meals may not be important to some, but to my son, who didn’t like hamburgers, cheese sandwiches, pizza, mac and cheese, and a plethora of other generally liked meals, the fact that all the kids sit down and eat the same thing encouraged him to try all the things that he formerly “disliked” and like magic he now will eat just about everything. His former refusal to try new things has all but vanished as well. My son if anything is stubborn, so seeing other kids eating and enjoying their food worked wonders on him. There are many other great things I could say, but I will end with this: send your child to the Learning Tree and he/she will be better for it!