Advance U - Phoenix AZ Child Care Center

449 EAST SOUTHERN AVENUE , PHOENIX AZ 85040
(602) 243-8531

About the Provider

Description: Our vision is to ensure that all students become skilled communicators, critical and innovative thinkers, collaborative problem solvers, and be responsible for their actions.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-16616
  • Capacity: 59
  • Age Range: Three to Five; School-Age
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations DES
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: {3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2013-08-05
  • Current License Issue Date: 2025-08-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2026-07-31
  • 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-0172688 2026-04-21 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 04.21.2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within ten days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 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: *outdoor toy maintenance *DCS background check results *lesson plans *accessibility of cleaning supplies *rosters
INSP-0129973 2025-04-23 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 4/23/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please complete the Written Documentation of Corrections through the Licensing Portal within 10 days. 3 of 3 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were able to be verified via the DPS website search. The Compliance Officer Supervisor 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. 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. Shade in the 'Nature Center.' 2. Harmony Equipment secured to the ground to avoid tipping. 3. Dirt smudges around the restroom. 4. Ensuring children's attendance records are not completed in advance of the arrival or departure.
INSP-0043379 2024-05-03 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 05/03/2024 subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO): Pat Morgan-Martinez Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. 3 of 3 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 Contact Disaster Form was completed at the time of inspection. The following item was discussed, but not limited to: **Criminal history, direct service affidavits, and fingerprint card verification completed before the starting date of employment **Documentation of Direct Service affidavit submission to DCS **Hazards inaccessible to children - adult scissors **Restroom cleaning and sanitation - exhaust vent dirt build-up **Field trips - 2 clean blanket or towels, parent permission - phone number of destination **Space Utilization application requirements - Room 102 changes (application pending) Please submit the required documentation via the Licensing portal regarding changes to Room 102 upon receipt.

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