Description: 1ST STEP TO GREATNESS, L.L.C. is a Child Care Center in PHOENIX AZ, with a maximum capacity of 103 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0160531 | 2025-10-29 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual inspection conducted on 10.29.25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspections Rights and the Small Bill of Rights to the facility director at the time of the inspection. A link to the Empower Self-Evaluation was sent to the facility director. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was completed at the time of the inspection. Four fingerprint clearance cards reviewed 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 personal products are labeled with first and last name. *Ensure materials are in a repaired condition. *Ensure floor coverings are maintained in a clean and repaired condition. *Ensure staff drinks are not accessible to children. *Ensure sand is loose under swings. *Ensure discarded materials are not stored accessible to children. Ensure freezer temperature is maintained below zero. *Ensure expulsion prevention policy is added to the handbook. *Ensure feeding instructions are updated in the kitchen. | |||
| INSP-0049799 | 2024-11-01 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 11/01/2024 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. 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: **DCS affidavit and submission via the CBC portal **Statement of services - Notice of liability insurance **Children's attendance record requirements **Play furniture kept free from hazards **Lesson plans prepared and dated for each calendar week **Walkers not permitted for use in infant room **Documentation of catering food permit for outside food Please contact Compliance Officer #1 to schedule an appointment for the inspection of the facility's vehicle(s) used to transport enrolled children within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Please submit a Space Change Utilization application via the Licensing portal to reflect the correct number of sanitary units. At the time of inspection, 7 toilets/urinals and 5 sinks were observed. | |||
| INSP-0034096 | 2023-11-02 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/2/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: David Ramos Compliance Officer #2: Heather Bauer The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of the 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was emailed to the Provider at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. A Provider meeting will be scheduled at a later date due to the number of deficiencies observed at the time of inspection. Please submit the Plan of Correction through the Department's online portal within 10 days of receipt of the Inspection report. | |||
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