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Amore Preschool in Scottsdale offers childcare for infancy through five years old. Amore Preschool is locally owned and operated and located in Scottsdale Arizona. We pride ourselves on providing quality early education to help your child develop and grow!
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0133717 | 2025-06-11 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/11/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the notice of inspection rights was given to the Provider. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Self-Evaluation invitation link and the Emergency Disaster Contact Form were sent to the provider. The DES Group Size requirements were observed to be compliant at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 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 are not limited to: *The Infant lunch refrigerator will have a thermometer *The door frame of Room 6 will be free from hazards *Screws on the outdoor Toddler Climber will be inaccessible to children *The Compliance Officer reviewed Tummy Time guidelines with the Infant staff at the time of the inspection *Light will be provided when the toilet room is in use *The Emergency, Information, and Immunization record cards will be complete *The DCS Central Registry results will be available for review | |||
| INSP-0045757 | 2024-07-18 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection on 07/12/2024 was to conduct Complaint #00086712 Investigation. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:11 and 2:13 Playground: 1-5-year-old children: 1:12 There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Compliance Officer #1 contacted the complainant via telephone. Documentation observed were attendance records and Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record Cards. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00086712, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that 3 out of 5 allegations were substantiated, and 2 out of 5 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. During the exit interview the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Label each bottle with the Infant's name *Lanyard's will be removed from pacifiers prior to an infant being placed in a crib *The office is not licensed space *An Immunization Record or immunization exemption waiver will be attached to each Emergency, Information and Immunization Record Card *Written medication authorization forms will include the reason for the medication *Staff will monitor children for overheating (hot red damp skin) and overexposure to the sun *Unraveled hoses will be inaccessible to enrolled children A Plan of Correction is not being accepted at this time. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint investigation and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer #1 is Heather Bauer. The Compliance Officer #2 is Tricia Tartaglio. | |||
| INSP-0044954 | 2024-06-17 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: Amended Statment of Deficiencies on 7.11.24 The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/17/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation invitation link was sent to the provider. The DES Group Size requirements were observed to be compliant at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 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 are not limited to: *Unused outlets will be covered with a safety plug *Manufacturer specifications for resilient surfacing will be available if fall zones are required *Stock medications are not permitted in the first aid kit *Child attendance records will have at least a first initial and last name for each admission and release *The diaper changing surface will be next to the handwashing sink *Sippy cups will be labeled with the child's first and last name *Immunization records will be attached to the Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card *A child who is one year old and walking may not be mixed with Infants if there are more than five children in the Center *Water temperature at the diaper changing handwashing sink will be maintained between 86 and 110 degrees. Compliance Officer #1 is Heather Bauer. Compliance Officer #2 is Tricia Tartaglio. | |||
| INSP-0042808 | 2024-04-17 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection on 04/17/2024 was to conduct Complaint #00078724 and Compliant #00078818 Investigations. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 3:6 1-5-year-old children: 2:19 There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Founder The Compliance Officer #1 contacted the complainant via email on 04/16/2024. Documentation observed were staff attendance records and Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record Cards. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00078724, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that 1 of 1 allegation was substantiated. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00078724, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that 1 of 3 allegations was substantiated and 2 of 3 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. During the exit interview the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Notify the Department by updating the Licensing Management Portal within 72 hours after becoming aware that a change in Facility Director is needed. *Maintaining staff to child ratios while supporting diapering/toileting during outdoor activity time. A Plan of Correction is not being accepted at this time. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint investigations #00078724 and #00078818 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer #1 is Heather Bauer. The Compliance Officer #2 is Tricia Tartaglio. | |||
| INSP-0033394 | 2023-10-10 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed during the Modification Inspection on 10/10/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Infant Room #5 is not approved for occupancy at this time. Please email photos of the nine cribs, plexiglass installation and reattached baseboard near the diaper changing station. Compliance Officer is Heather Bauer. | |||
| INSP-0028759 | 2023-06-20 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/20/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation 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 fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 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 are not limited to: *Update the written Fire and Emergency Plan every 12 months after the initial date or when any information changes. *The staff room should be inaccessible to enrolled children. *If refrigerators contain children's food than a thermometer is required in the refrigerator. Compliance Officer is Heather Bauer. | |||
| INSP-0028661 | 2023-06-15 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint #00060080 Investigation. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:10 1-2-year-old children: 2:13 2-4-year-old children: 2:13 3-5-year-old children: 1:13 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 6 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Facility Director, Designated Person (owner), The Compliance Officer #1 contacted the complainant via telephone on 6/14/2023. Documentation observed were staff attendance records, child rosters, diaper logs, received parent messages in ProCare, and the monthly menu. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00060080, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that 3 of 12 allegations were substantiated and 9 of 12 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. During the exit interview the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Mats used by enrolled children will accommodate the enrolled child's height and weight. *Children who are 1-2 years old should be provided a blanket. A sleep sack is not considered a substitution for a blanket. *Infants and Toddlers should be prevented from eating food that has fallen on the floor during a meal service. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint #00060080 investigation conducted on 6/15/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer #1 is Heather Bauer. The Compliance Officer #2 is David Ramos. | |||
| 2022-01-04 | Article 2 | R9-5-203.C. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, the file reviewed for Staff #1 lacked a copy of Staff #1's valid fingerprint clearance card. At the time of the inspection the Surveyor was able to verify through the DPS website that Staff #1 had a valid fingerprint clearance card. | |||
| 2022-01-04 | article 3 | R9-5-306.B.1. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that the roster in the Infant room did not reflect the number of children present (2 children present, 3 children listed on the roster). | |||
| 2022-01-04 | Article 4 | R9-5-402.A.1-12 | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that the file reviewed for Staff #1 lacked a negative Mantoux skin test administered on or before the starting date of employment. (DOE 01/03/2022). *Reference R9-5-301.F | |||
| 2022-01-04 | article 5 | R9-5-501.C.4.a-i. | |
| Initial Comments: Per Allegation, based on staff statements, and the Surveyor's observation, in the 1's and 4's classroom, the daily activity schedule did not include a full day; it only documented the hours up to 3:20 pm. The staff stated that the enrolled children eat snack outside and stay outside from 3 pm or 3:30 pm until 5 pm when most of the children have gone home. | |||
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