Description: AMERICAN CHILD CARE #48 is a Child Care Center in PHOENIX AZ, with a maximum capacity of 129 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-0164255 | 2025-12-04 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00152199 investigation on 12/4/25. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The Licensee will be notified when the Written Documentation of Corrections is requested to be submitted. Ratios observed were: 1:4 Infants 1:7 One-two year old's- (Cited), and 1:9 & 0:6 Three -four year old's (Cited). There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: The complainant's contact information was not listed and the complainant could not be contacted for interview. Documentation observed was the following: *Rosters, injury log, documentation related to the accident/injury and the video provided by the licensee regarding the incident. One staff file was reviewed and the staff's fingerprint clearance card was verified to be valid through the DPS website. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview and review of the video evidence documentation the allegation was substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0133818 | 2025-06-10 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/10/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Written Documentation 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 not limited to: 1) Licensee informed of the DCS portal that was effective in August 2024 and all providers are required to submit DCS clearance for all staff through this portal, 2) Tummy time rules and ensuring the firmness of tummy time mats are maintained, 3) Items stored in a bathroom are required to be stored inaccessible to children in either a closed cabinet or on a shelf in a waterproof container that is covered with a lid, 4) The Director stated the van is not currently being used and was not present at the facility at the time of the inspection. Please submit the following documentation: 1) Staff #2’s foreign degree equivalency documentation, and 2) The recently installed artificial turf resilience documentation for the fall zones. There were 4 staff files reviewed. 4 of the 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. | |||
| INSP-0050292 | 2024-11-12 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00092520 investigation on 11/12/24. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Name of the Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker No deficiencies were cited at the time of the complaint investigation and are subject to change pending programmatic review. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:4 & 2:7, One-year-olds: 1:6, Two year olds: 2:12, and Three-Four year-olds: 1:12. There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation. The fingerprint clearance card for the staff was verified to be valid through the DPS website. Others interviewed: The complainant. Documentation observed included the roster from the day of the incident, the Children's attendance sheets from the day of the incident, and the staff attendance sheets. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the allegation was unable to be substantiated. | |||
| INSP-0045380 | 2024-06-25 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/25/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A plan of correction is not being accepted at this time. 4 of 4 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower self-evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was completed 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. Good faith effort references in staff files. 2. Specific items on the posted menu. 3. Description of child care services and a refund policy in the Parent Handbook. 4. All staff must record times of arrival and times of departure, even during breaks. 5. The tricycle with the peeling tire surfacing on the playground. 6. Stains on the rug in the 2's room. 7. The lesson plan must be dated for the current calendar week. 8. The peeling surfacing on the bookshelf in the 2's room. 9. Water must be available for all children. 10. The shelf starting to warp in the School-age room. 11. The cracked outlet cover in the unused 3's room. The vehicle was not present to inspect, and must be inspected prior to use by enrolled children. Compliance Officer is Tricia Tartaglio | |||
| INSP-0036538 | 2024-01-11 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 1/11/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Compliance Officer is Tricia Tartaglio | |||
| INSP-0029075 | 2023-06-28 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/28/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A follow-up inspection will be conducted. A Provider Meeting will also be conducted. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 3 of 3 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower self-evaluation was completed. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was completed. The following items were discussed but not limited to: 1. The room capacity must be posted in each activity area. 2. Evacuation plans must be posted in each activity area. 3. Staff must sign 10 day new staff training. 4. Children's personal products labeled with a child's first and last name. 5. Nap mats should not be set up prior to lunch being served. 6. Children must have their shoes on at all times. 7. Prior to opening the 2nd Infant room, it must be inspected by the Compliance Officer. Please submit pictures of the rooms with the new furniture, the receipt for the new resilient surfacing, and the new climbing structures on the playground. Compliance Officer #1 is Tricia Tartaglio Compliance Officer #2 is Gwen Shawley | |||
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