Description: BRILLIANT BLESSINGS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY is a Child Care Center in Peoria AZ, with a maximum capacity of 101 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0165874 | 2026-01-06 | Complaint,Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #000153224 investigation on 1/6/26. An enforcement monitoring inspection was also conducted at this time. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:4 One year olds: 1:5 Two-year-olds: 2:8, Three & Four year olds: 1:13 There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 4 staff files reviewed during this investigation. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of the 3 were verified to be valid through the DPS website. One of the staff is younger than 18 years old and therefore does not require a fingerprint clearance card. Others interviewed: The complainant. Documentation observed were rosters, written documentation regarding the incident. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation that allegation #1 was substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0161801 | 2025-10-17 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00147950 investigation on 10/17/25. 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 required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal. Ratios observed were: 1:5 Infants 2:3 Two year olds 3:4 Three-Four year olds There were 5 staff interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: The complainant. Documentation observed was the following: *Rosters, staff sign-in, children's files, medication documents and forms, incident log, parent posting board, and the medication administration chain of command form. The staff fingerprint clearance cards for the 2 staff files reviewed were verified to be valid through the DPS website. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation that 1 of the allegations was substantiated. Two allegations lacked sufficient evidence and were unable to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0159433 | 2025-09-25 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 9/25/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: 1) Requirements for special needs diapering, including an ISP and modification request for the location of special needs diapering if the diapering area is outside of the child's assigned classroom, and 2) Contract staff file requirements if the contract staff is not supervised by a staff member at all times. | |||
| INSP-0135759 | 2025-07-10 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 7/10/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Licensee will be notified when the written Plan of Corrections is requested to be submitted in the LMS portal. 4 of 4 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website. The following was discussed, but not limited to: 1) Crib spacing when side-by-side cribs are both occupied, 2) Notifying the Department when the gate code is changed, 3) Ensuring mats used for tummy time in the infant room remain firm and ensuring the cloth mat base of the baby mobile is not in the tummy time space when an infant is in tummy time, 4) The DCS portal is required for all current staff, 5) Reminder of anniversary fee due in August 2025, and 6) Tummy time rules discussed and staff questions answered. | |||
| INSP-0046250 | 2024-07-26 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/26/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker The Written Documentation 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 not limited to: *The Owner stated the playground structure will remain closed off and will re-open only after the sand is rototilled to ensure the minimum depth of 6 inches of sand, *The tummy time rule was discussed, and *Reminder that the Anniversary fee is due in August 2024. There were 4 staff files reviewed. 4 of the 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. | |||
| INSP-0036537 | 2024-01-17 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 1/17/2024 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. The following items were discussed and not limited to: 1. Drinking water must be available in each activity area. 2. Temperature of any refrigerator used for children's food must be maintained at 41 degrees F or below. 3. A child was observed eating directly off a table. Please make sure a napkin or plate is below food served to enrolled children. 4. Older children should not be placed in a high chair to eat. 5. Toilet seats must be secured. 6. Toilets should be flushed. Compliance Officer is Tricia Tartaglio | |||
| INSP-0030517 | 2023-08-02 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/2/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A monitoring inspection will be conducted. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 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 following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Current posted weekly lesson plans. 2. Unrelated items (poster) on the diaper surface. 3. Peeling stickers on outdoor equipment. 4. The black cord and the ladder on the playground. 5. The unsecured basketball hoops on the playground. 6. Water temperature in the diaper areas. 7. Chemicals and equipment inaccessible and out of reach of children. 8. Medication forms (routes and dates) and people responsible to administer medications. 9. Screen time in the 1's room. 10. Permanent plexiglass in the 1's diaper area. Compliance Officer is Tricia Tartaglio | |||
| INSP-0029600 | 2023-07-12 | Complaint,Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation 60839 on 7.12.2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The change and addition of rooms are not approved until the Plan of Corrections has been approved. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. Please submit documentation for the windows in the Young 2's room. Ratios observed were as follows: 1's & 2's 2:2 2's 2:2 3's & up 1:10 There were 8 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 4 children interviewed during this investigation. There were 9 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: The complainant. Upon completion of Complaint investigation 60839 it was determined from the Compliance Officers' observations and interviews that 3 of 7 allegations were substantiated. The remaining 4 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Plungers must be inaccessible to children. 2. Staff that float between facilities and staff file requirements. 3. Criminal History Affidavits must be specific to the facility. 4. Label chemicals in bottles used for diapering. 5. Diaper tables must be located next to a handwashing sink. 6. Sick children must be separated from other children in a licensed area. 7. Walkers cannot be in an Infant room. Compliance Officer #1 is Tricia Tartaglio Compliance Officer #2 is Monika Jones | |||
| INSP-0028170 | 2023-06-05 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct Complaint investigations 59600 & 59601 on 6.5.2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. Ratios observed were as follows: 1's 1:2 1's & 2's 1:5 3's and up 4:16 There were 6 staff interviewed during this investigation. A 7th staff was interviewed via telephone 6/9/2023. There were 6 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: The complainant. Upon completion of Complaint investigation 59600 it was determined from the documentation, the Compliance Officers' observations and interviews that 5 of 6 allegations were substantiated. The remaining allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. Upon completion of Complaint investigation 59601 it was determined from documentation, the Compliance Officer's observations and interviews that 5 of 6 allegations were substantiated. The remaining allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The following items were discussed but not limited to: 1. Washing dishes in a diapering room. 2. Obtaining water from a diaper sink. 3. Water available in each activity area and on the playground. 4. Children not eating directly off the table. 5. Unlicensed space. 6. The temperature of the classrooms and to send children home if it reaches above 82 degrees F. 7. Resilient surface below all indoor climbing structures. 8. Documenting items on an illness log. Compliance Officer #1 is Tricia Tartaglio Compliance Officer #2 is Andrea Rach | |||
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