Active Learning Center - Glendale AZ Child Care Center

4477 WEST OLIVE AVENUE , GLENDALE AZ 85302
(623) 934-6983

About the Provider

Description: At ALC we use a curriculm that is sent in called highreach. This curriculm explores and teaches children values and educates the children using numbers, colors and shapes to prepare them for their future. ALC curriculm starts the highreach curriculm at the age of one and it continues to the age of five.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-16775
  • Capacity: 165
  • Age Range: Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations CACFP
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: {3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Infant Care, One-year-old Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care, Two-year-old Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2014-08-04
  • Current License Issue Date: 2025-11-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2026-10-31
  • 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-0170881 2026-03-25 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: No deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint investigation conducted on 3/25/2026 for case #00163090, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A Plan of Corrections is not required at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:9 1-year-old children: 1:9 2-year-old children: 2:12 3-year-old children: 1:13 4-year-old children: 1:13 School-Age children: 1:7 5 staff were interviewed at the time of the inspection. Others interviewed: Director Documentation reviewed: Emergency, Information, Immunization record cards, incident reports, and staff files. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00163090, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that 3 of 3 allegations were unable to be substantiated.
INSP-0161660 2025-10-16 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/16/2025, 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 cots are not blocking egress points, *Ensure diaper products are labeled with the child's first and last name as required, *Ensure crib sheets are tight-fitting, *Ensure soiled clothing containers have a lid, *Ensure diaper changing tables are maintained free from items not required for diapering, *Ensure furniture is maintained free from hazards, and *Ensure the required postings are in each room. There were 5 staff files reviewed. 5 of the 5 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-0051248 2024-12-11 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. There were no deficiencies observed at the time of complaint #00094003 investigation conducted on 12/11/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:5 1-year-old children: 2:12 2-year-old children: 3:17 3-year-old children: 1:11 4-year-old children: 1:11 5-year-old children: 1:9 School-age 1:19 There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed were staff and student statements, and rosters. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00094003, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that the allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. Compliance Officer: Elizabeth Enriquez
INSP-0049468 2024-10-22 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 10/22/2024 subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Monika Jones 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 following items were discussed, but not limited to: **Criminal history affidavits to include page 2 **Posting requirements - current license
INSP-0046444 2024-07-29 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to investigate complaint #87775 on July 29, 2024. A complete inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer #1: Stacy Marchelli Compliance Officer #2: Chloe Rossi The ratios observed were: Infants: 2:10 1's: 1:6 2's: 2:16 3's: 1:13 4:'s: 1:15 School-age 2:20, 2:20, 1:9 Four staff members were interviewed during this investigation. The documentation observed was an incident report. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the allegation had sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please do not send a plan of correction ar this time.
INSP-0044665 2024-06-06 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to investigate complaint #00085293 on June 6, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: Brian Howell Compliance Officer #2: Celeste Angulo The ratios observed were: Infants: 2:8 1's 3:9 2's 1:7 3's: 1:13 4's: 1:12 5's/School-Age: 3:53 Two staff members were interviewed during this investigation. There were no deficiencies found at the time of the complaint #00085293 investigation. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 1 of 1 allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated.
INSP-0033912 2023-10-27 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 10/27/23 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey was completed online at the time of the inspection. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days
INSP-0032549 2023-09-25 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00063810 investigation conducted on 9/25/23 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on9/25/23. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 2:8 Ones: 2:9 Twos: 3:17 Threes: 2:14 Fours: 1:11 Fives: 1:8 Three staff members were interviewed during this investigation. One staff file was reviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: Classroom rosters. Incident reports. 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 deficiencies were observed.
INSP-0030188 2023-07-26 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00061708 investigation conducted on 7/26/23 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Complainant was contacted on 7/25/23. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 3:9 Infants: 1:5 Ones: 2:6 Twos: 2:13 Threes: 1:13 Fours: 1:11 School-agers: 1:19 School-agers: 1:20 School-agers: 1:20 Three staff members were interviewed during this investigation. One staff file was reviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: Video provided by Complainant. Classroom rosters. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview and documentation that 1 of 1 allegation was substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed.

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