Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
A Step Ahead Preschool & Montessori
Phoenix, AZ
· Maricopa County
4221 EAST CHANDLER BLVD.,
Phoenix, AZ 85048
Quick Facts
Capacity
59 children
Age Range
Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five;
Type of Care
{3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Infant Care, One-year-old Care, Part Day Care, Two-year-old Care}
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CDC-18198
License Issued
Jun 1, 2025
Expired
May 31, 2026
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
Empower Pack
District Office
ADHS Division of Licensing Services
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About the Provider
Our goal at A Step Ahead Preschool & Montessori...is to help redefine the expectations of quality childcare in the state of Arizona. When parents leave their children with us, they know they are receiving the attention and nurture they would get from their own family.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0170063 | 2026-03-13 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 3/13/26 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days The following item is due within 10 days of receiving this document: A copy of the current violation free fire inspection BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. | |||
| INSP-0101451 | 2025-03-14 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 3/14/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days The following item is due within 10 days of receiving this document: A copy of the current violation free fire inspection The following was discussed, but not limited to: *Completion of all questions on the Criminal History Affidavit, *Tummy time guidelines, *Restroom exhaust fans must be in operation when used by a child. | |||
| INSP-0045278 | 2024-06-21 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiency was observed at the time of the Complaint investigation (Case# 83832) conducted on 06/21/2024 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. The investigation was completed on 06/21/2024. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Fred Geyser A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Complainant was contacted on 06/20/2024. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:3 1's/2's - 2:12 3's/4's/5's - 2:20 4's/5's - 1:13 4 staff were interviewed. Documentation reviewed: daily classroom rosters, staff attendance, 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 deficiency is not related to the complaint. | |||
| INSP-0042191 | 2024-04-02 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 04/02/2024 subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1 (CO): Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer #2 (CO): Fred Geyser Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. 5 of 5 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 Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of inspection. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: **Emergency Information and Immunization Record card requirements **Cleaning equipment kept inaccessible to children **Complete infant feeding instructions for each enrolled infant **Diaper changing station requirements - 2's room **Outdoor areas kept free from hazards and equipment maintained in a clean condition | |||
| INSP-0035390 | 2023-12-05 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring inspection conducted on 12/05/2023, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO): Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer Supervisor (COS): Peggy Kraus Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. 13 of 13 Fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. A full inspection was not conducted. The following items were discussed: **Department of Child Safety affidavit submission requirements **Keeping unrelated items off of diaper changing surfaces **CPR requirements - physical demonstration | |||
| INSP-0029965 | 2023-07-26 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring inspection conducted on 07/26/2023, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO): Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer Supervisor (COS): Peggy Kraus The Written Documentation of Corrections was not accepted at the time of inspection. 9 of 10 Fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. A full inspection was not conducted. The following items were discussed: **Authorized individuals signing children in/out with at least a first initial and full last name **Cleaning equipment inaccessible to children **Division of classroom space with furniture | |||
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