Our Lady Of Joy Roman Catholic Preschool - Carefree AZ Child Care Center

36811 NORTH PIMA ROAD , CAREFREE AZ 85377
(480) 595-6409

About the Provider

Description: Mission: To provide quality Catholic education in a faith-filled environment, serving the community as one family in the body of Christ. We are fostering active Christians, life long learners, effective communicators, responsible citizens, and self-aware individuals.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-14410
  • Capacity: 59
  • Age Range: Three to Five;
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations Empower Pack
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: {3/4/5-year-old Care, Part Day Care, Two-year-old Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2008-12-11
  • Current License Issue Date: 2025-12-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2026-11-30
  • 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-0166063 2026-03-10 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual inspection conducted on 03.10.26, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officers 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. Three fingerprint clearance cards were verified as valid through the DPS website. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed, but not limited to: *Ensure Restrooms are maintained in a clean condition. *Ensure disinfecting wipes are not accessible to children. *Ensure Emergency Contact cards are complete. *Ensure Statement of Services contains all the required items. *Ensure staff files are complete. *Ensure Room Capacity is posted.
INSP-0101411 2025-03-13 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 3/13/2025 and are subject to changes 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 Director at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 3 of 3 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website search. The Empower self-evaluation was emailed at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was emailed at the time of the inspection. The DES Group Size requirements were observed to be compliant at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. The current license must be posted on the main posting board. 2. Refund information must be posted. 3. Brooms and dust pans must be inaccessible to enrolled children. 4. Activity schedules must be posted in each activity area. 5. Children's sheets should not be touching other children's sheets. 6. The written accident, evacuation and emergency plan must be posted in each activity area without a telephone. 7. Children's personal products must be labeled with an enrolled child's name. 8. Record cards must have the child's date of enrollment. 9. Drinking water for enrolled children must be in the activity area.
INSP-0043322 2024-04-26 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 4/26/2024 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. 10 Children Emergency Cards were reviewed. 3 Staff files were reviewed. 3 Fingerprint cards were validated by DPS. The Empower Self- Assessment Checklist was completed at the Compliance inspection. The following was discussed, but not limited to: 1) Coffee Maker near licensed area. Compliance Officer # 1: Fred Geyser
INSP-0041379 2024-03-06 Modification Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 3/6/2024 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. Compliance Officer # 1: Fred Geyser

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