Paradise For Tots Christian School - Phoenix AZ Child Care Center

13449 NORTH TATUM BLVD , PHOENIX AZ 85032
(602) 996-9772

About the Provider

Description: Welcome! At Paradise for Tots, we consider your child a part of our family! This is the beginning of your child’s journey through the educational years of his/her life, and we feel honored to teach, encourage, pray for, and love them during these precious young years. Owned and operated as a private Christian school for over 15 years, we view our facility as not only a school, but as a Christian ministry. Our philosophy and mission are to educate and lovingly lay a firm foundation for Christ centered, biblical principles through our curriculum. As we focus on the unique qualities of each child, we seek to foster a positive self image by demonstrating Jesus’ love for them. We believe that parents are the primary educators of their children, and we consider it a joy to partner with our parents in this responsibility. Paradise for Tots encourages family involvement in order to integrate home and school with one goal – the success of your child! Our desire is to promote a wonderful and positive school experience! We hope to plant the seeds of faith for a personal relationship with our Lord, Jesus Christ. We want each child to leave here with a love for learning thus promoting academic growth in the future.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-9658
  • Capacity: 245
  • Age Range: Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations Empower Pack
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: {3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, One-year-old Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care, Two-year-old Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2002-02-15
  • Current License Issue Date: 2026-02-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2027-01-31
  • 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-0165876 2026-01-06 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 1/6/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of the Statement of Services. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 7 of 7 staff members was verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but not limited to: *Stocked Medication *Turf under swings *Ensure refrigerators and freezers have thermometers
INSP-0147272 2025-08-04 Modification Complete
Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 8/4/2025, but is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the notice of inspection rights was provided at the time of the inspection. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but not limited to: Ensure all seams on the diaper changing surface are sealed. Monitor the temperature of the water from the diaper changing sink. Ensure diaper changing procedures are posted.
INSP-0051846 2025-01-08 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 1/8/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Self-Survey was emailed to the director. Please complete within 10 days of receipt. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 8 of 8 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 not limited to: Upkeep on wooden shelves, materials accessible to children, medication forms and storage, and Criminal History Affidavits. Compliance Officer #1 is Patti Longman. Compliance Officer #2 is Elizabeth Enriquez.
INSP-0036585 2024-01-09 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed during the compliance inspection conducted on January 9, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Stacy Marchelli Compliance Officer #2: Dawn Rathburn A complete inspection was conducted at this time. Three fingerprint clearance cards were verified through the DPS website during the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing portal within ten days of receiving this Statement of Deficiencies. A link to the Empower Surveyor was emailed to the Assistant Director.

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