Description: LITTLE SUNSHINE'S PLAYHOUSE AND PRESCHOOL is a Child Care Center in GILBERT AZ, with a maximum capacity of 168 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; . The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0162335 | 2025-10-30 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiency was observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/30/2025 and is 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 emailed to the provider. The fingerprint clearance cards for 9 of 9 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 personal items are labeled with a child's first and last name. 2). Ensuring that any holes on the outdoor activity area are covered/filled. 3). Ensuring that the infant feeding plans are updated frequently. | |||
| INSP-0134798 | 2025-06-24 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint #00134241 investigation conducted on 6/24/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights to the provider at the time of inspection. The following classroom ratios were observed: Four's - 1:14 Three's/Four's - 2:18 Two's/Three's - 2:13 Two's - 1:8 & 1:8 One's/Two's - 2:12 One's - 1:6 Infants - 1:5 & 2:6 Six staff members were interviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: *Staff files, rosters, name to faces, transition documentation. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview, and documentation that 2 of 4 allegations had sufficient evidence to be substantiated. | |||
| INSP-0050631 | 2024-11-26 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00093038 investigation conducted on 11/26/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell Compliance Officer # 2: Archana Navin The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 1:5 Infants 2:8 Ones: 2:13 Ones: 1:6 Twos: 2:14 Twos: 2:11 Twos: 1:8 Threes: 2:15 Fours: 1:11 Two staff members were interviewed during this investigation. One staff files was reviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: Emergency Information and Immunization record cards. Classroom rosters. Medication forms. Diaper changing logs Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview and documentation that 1 of 1 allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed. | |||
| INSP-0049884 | 2024-11-07 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/7/2024 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 Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was emailed to the director. The DES Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 11 of 11 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Ensure main postings are current. *Ensure Emergency cards are completed. *Ensure materials are maintained. Compliance Officer #1 is Stephanie Jake. Compliance Officer #2 is Patti Longman. | |||
| INSP-0048678 | 2024-09-27 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00090695 investigation conducted on 9/27/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 1:5 Infants: 3:9 Ones: 2:10 Ones: 2:13 Twos: 1:8 Twos: 1:8 Threes: 1:13 Threes: 1:12 Fours: 1:14 Five staff members were interviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: Classroom rosters Infant feeding instructions Emergency cards Feeding/diapering logs Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview and documentation that 1 of 1 allegation was substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed. | |||
| INSP-0046534 | 2024-08-02 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint investigation (Case# 87966) conducted on 08/02/2024 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. The investigation was completed on 08/02/2024. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Celeste Angulo A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Complainant was contacted on 08/01/2024. A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:8, 2:11 1's - 2:11 1's/2's - 2:11 2's/3's - 2:15, 2:16 3's/4's - 1:12 4's - 1:13 4 staff were interviewed. 2 staff files were reviewed. 20 of 20 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via the DPS website search. Documentation reviewed: daily classroom rosters, name-to-face daily report, children's attendance records, Emergency Information and Immunization Record cards, photographs, Director journal notes Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview, and documentation that 4 of 6 allegations were substantiated. The remaining 2 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following was discussed but not limited to: **Unobstructed passageway of at least 18 inches wide between each row of cots to allow a staff member to access each enrolled child. | |||
| INSP-0046329 | 2024-07-24 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint #00087190 and complaint #00087151 investigation conducted on 7/24/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full investigation was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Ratio’s observed were: Infants: 2:8: 2:5 1-year-old children: 2:10, 2:13 2-year-old children: 2:16, 1:8, 2:14 3-year-old children: 1:13 4- & 5-year-old children: 1:13 There were 5 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 5 staff files reviewed during this investigation. The Compliance Officer spoke to the complainant via the telephone on 7/23/2024. Documentation observed was rosters, staff files, and Emergency Information & Immunization Records. Upon completion of the investigation for complaint # 0008719 and complaint #00087151, it was determined from observation, interviews, and documentation that there was insufficient evidence to substantiate the 6 allegations. The Compliance Officer is Patti Longman. | |||
| INSP-0044430 | 2024-05-31 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint investigation (Case# 84623) conducted on 05/31/2024 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. The investigation was completed on 05/11/2024. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Stephanie Jake A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:5, 2:10 1's - 2:13, 1:6 2's -1:8, 2:11 3's - 2:26 4's - 1:15 3 staff were interviewed. 1 staff files was reviewed. 1 of 1 fingerprint clearance card was valid via the DPS website search. Documentation reviewed: daily classroom rosters, staff statements, training documentation Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview, and documentation that 3 of 3 allegations were substantiated. | |||
| INSP-0034166 | 2023-11-13 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 11/13/2023, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Stephanie Jake Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. 14 of 14 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: **Emergency Information and Immunization Record card requirements - Immunizations or exemption affidavit attached **First Aid Kit supply requirements **Keeping designated exits unobstructed | |||
| INSP-0032166 | 2023-09-08 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint investigation (Case# 00063449) conducted on 09/08/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The investigation was completed on 9/08/2023. The Complainant was contacted on 09/08/2023. Compliance Officer (CO): Pat Morgan-Martinez A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:8, 1:5 Ones: 2:10: 2:12 Twos: 2:14, 2:16: 1:8 Threes: 1:13 Fours: 1:11 5 staff members were interviewed during this investigation. Documentation reviewed: Management correspondence with maintenance Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview, and documentation that 1 of 1 allegation was unsubstantiated. The additional following citations were unrelated to the Complaint. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: **Designated exits unobstructed | |||
| INSP-0031420 | 2023-08-30 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: Amended: 09/12/2023 - 501.A.1 The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint investigation (Case# 00062762) conducted on 08/30/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The investigation was completed on 08/30/2023. The Complainant was contacted on 08/22/2023. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Fred Geyser A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Written Documentation of Corrections was not accepted at the time of inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:3, 2:8 Ones: 2:11, 2:11 Twos: 2:14, 2:8, 2:16 Threes: 1:12 Fours: 1:10 3 staff members were interviewed during this investigation. 2 staff files were reviewed during the investigation. Documentation reviewed: enrolled children incident reports, children's attendance report, staff attendance report 2 of 2 fingerprint cards were valid via a DPS website search. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview, and documentation that 1 of 3 allegations was substantiated. The additional following deficiency was unrelated to the Complaint. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: **Coverage of classrooms during busy times **Cot sheet supply - availability of sheets for each enrolled child **Monitoring of classrooms to ensure napping requirements | |||
| INSP-0028260 | 2023-06-07 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint #00057860 investigation conducted on 6/7/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The investigation was completed on 6/15/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:2 1-year-old children: 1:5 1- year-old children and 2-year-old children: 2:5 3-year-old children: 1:8 3-year-old children, 4-year-old children, and 5-year-old children: 1:8 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 4 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Director, The Compliance Officer attempted to contact the complainant on 6/1/2023 and 6/13/2023 however was unable to speak to the complainant. Documentation observed were staff attendance records, incident reports, child observations, child attendance records. Upon completion of the complaint investigation , it was determined from interview and documentation, that the allegations were unsubstantiated. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but not limited to: *Ensure that staff complete annual 18 hours of training. Compliance Officer #1 is Pat Morgan- Martinez. Compliance Officer #2 is Stephanie Jake. | |||
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