Description: NANA'S PLACE PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE is a Child Care Center in Mesa AZ, with a maximum capacity of 58 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0163905 | 2025-11-24 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of this inspection was to conduct Complaint #00151335 investigation conducted on 11/24/25. There were no deficiencies observed at the time of inspection, but are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The Notice of Inspection Rights was provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. There were no children present at the time of the inspection. There was one staff member interviewed during this investigation. The complainant was contacted via phone on 11/24/2025. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation and staff interview that 1 of 1 allegations lacked sufficient evidence and was unable to be substantiated. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: Discussion regarding tone of staff members and staff/child interactions. | |||
| INSP-0161545 | 2025-10-10 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/10/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed, but is not limited to: *Ensure training documentation lists the amount of time spent on the training, *Ensure staff complete 24 hours of annual training as required, Classroom #7: *Ensure the diaper changing areas are maintained free from items unrelated to diapering, *Ensure the diaper-changing surface are maintained in a clean condition, *Ensure owl chairs are maintained in a clean condition, Classroom #5: *Ensure the floor tiling is maintained free from hazards. There were 2 staff files reviewed. 2 of the 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0147288 | 2025-08-07 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint investigation conducted on 8/7/2025 for cases #00137494 and #00138782 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 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: 1:3 1's: 1:6 3's: 1:8 2 Staff were interviewed at the time of the investigation. Documentation reviewed: Staff files, main posting board, and menu. The following was discussed, but is not limited to: *Ensure Criminal History Affidavits are complete and the back side is attached, *Ensure good faith contact dates are included in staff files, and *Ensure someone is available to conduct administrative duties during operating hours. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00137494 and #00138782, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that 2 of 8 allegations were substantiated, 6 out of 8 allegations lacked sufficient evidence and were unable to be substantiated. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0134263 | 2025-06-17 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 6/17/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed, but is not limited to: *Ensure CBC results are located in staff files, *Ensure documentation of staff experience is located in staff files, *Ensure to update the facility director in the portal, and *Ensure Criminal History Affidavits are completed before the staff's starting date of employment. There were 4 staff files reviewed. 4 of the 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0124656 | 2025-05-06 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 5/6/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0052110 | 2025-01-15 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint Inspection for Complaint #00095681 on 1/15/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:2 Wobblers/Pre-K: 1:6 1 staff was interviewed during the investigation. Others interviewed: The facility Director Documentation reviewed: Children Sign In/Out Upon completion of the complaint investigation for case , it was determined from observation and interview that the 1 of 5 allegations were substantiated for Complaint #00095681. Office Chief: Dale J. Evans Compliance Officer Supervisor: Andrea Rach | |||
| INSP-0051883 | 2025-01-08 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: **Amended** The following deficiency was observed at the time of the complaint investigation conducted on 1/8/2025 for case #00095414 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:6 Wobblers: 2:5 Pre-k: 1:6 3 staff were interviewed during the investigation. Others interviewed: The facility Director Documentation reviewed: Staff Files Upon completion of the complaint investigation for case #00095414, it was determined from observation and interview that the 1 allegation was unable to be substantiated. The Compliance Officer Supervisor is Andrea Rach and the Compliance Officer is Chloe-James Rossi. | |||
| INSP-0051594 | 2024-12-27 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The Complaint Investigation was unable to be conducted due to facility closure at the time of the inspection. A follow-up inspection will be scheduled. Compliance Officer: Chloe-James Rossi Compliance Officer Supervisor: Andrea Rach The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. | |||
| INSP-0050927 | 2024-12-03 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The Complaint Investigation was unable to be conducted. A follow-up inspection will be scheduled. The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Complaint Investigation conducted on 12/3/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Bureau Chief: Margaret Bernal Compliance Officer: Chloe-James Rossi The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. | |||
| INSP-0050579 | 2024-11-19 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiency was found at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 11/19/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer Supervisor: Andrea Rach Compliance Officer: Chloe-James Rossi A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. There was 1 staff file reviewed. 1 of 1 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. | |||
| INSP-0050226 | 2024-11-08 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: **AMENDED** The purpose of the inspection was to investigate complaint #00092597 and complaint #00092610 on November 8, 2024. A complete inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer #1: Chloe-James Rossi Compliance Officer #2: Fred Geyser The ratios observed were: Infants: 1:2 Pre-K (2's-5's): 2:6 Two staff were interviewed during the investigation. Others interviewed: The Director, the Licensee, and the Complainant. Documentation reviewed: Staff files, exterminator receipt, and class rosters. Upon completion of the complaint investigations #00092597 and #00092610 it was determined that 3 of 7 combined allegations were substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please do not submit a plan of correction at this time. NOTE: During the investigation, the Department requested that all staff files be sent via email to the Compliance Officers by November 8, 2024. No documents were received by November 15, 2024, therefore Department Representatives spoke to the Licensee and requested the files a second time. The Licensee stated the files would be sent on November 15, 2024. Only one complete staff file was received, and a second file was pending additional documentation as of November 19, 2024. A monitoring inspection will be conducted to verify compliance. | |||
| INSP-0049286 | 2024-10-16 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/16/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The Empower Self Assessment was emailed to the director. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 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: 1). Ensuring cleaning equipment is not accessible to enrolled children. 2). Ensuring that all fall zones have the required resilient surfacing. 3). Ensuring the DCS submittal is documented in the staff files. Compliance Officer #1 is AuReyon Thompson Compliance Officer #2 is Fred Geyser | |||
| INSP-0035750 | 2023-12-14 | Initial Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Monitoring inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 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. 15 Children Emergency Cards were reviewed. 4 Staff files were reviewed. 4 Fingerprint cards were validated by DPS. The following was discussed, but not limited to: 1) Ensuring Children Emergency Cards are completely filled out. Compliance Officer # 1: Fred Geyser | |||
| INSP-0033582 | 2023-10-16 | Compliance (Initial) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Initial Compliance inspection conducted on 10/16/23, subject to change pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer is Fred Geyser Compliance Officer Supervisor is Peggy Kraus The following was discussed, but not limited to: * Ensuring diaper changing surfaces are seamless, smooth, and sanitizable, * Ensuring the Infant Room diaper changing area is not separated from the activity area, * Ensuring playground fencing is maintained at 48" or higher, * Ensuring toilet seats are not easily movable, * Submitting Central Registry Affidavits to DES prior to hire. | |||
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