Buckeye Elementary School District Preschool - Avondale AZ Child Care Center

640 CENTRE AVENUE , AVONDALE AZ 85326
(623) 925-3333

About the Provider

Description: Preschoolers have opportunities to work in large groups, small groups, pairs, and individually. Group activities help students develop social schools and provide opportunities to practice listening, sharing, taking turns, negotiating skills, and cooperating skills. All these skills help prepare preschoolers for continued success as they begin kindergarten.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-15514
  • Capacity: 275
  • 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: 2010-09-01
  • Current License Issue Date: 2025-09-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2026-08-31
  • 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-0167847 2026-02-05 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to investigate complaint #00158058 on February 5, 2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The ratios observed were: Threes/Fours/Fives: 3:8 Threes/Fours/Fives: 4:5 Threes/Fours/Fives: 3:7 Threes/Fours/Fives: 3:5 Threes/Fours/Fives: 3:6 Threes/Fours/Fives: 4:6 Threes/Fours/Fives: 3:9 Threes/Fours/Fives: 3:10 Threes/Fours/Fives: 2:10 Threes/Fours/Fives: 2:11 There were 3 staff members interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Site Director Documentation reviewed: Diaper changing logs There were no deficiencies found at the time of the complaint #00158058 investigation conducted on February 5, 2026. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from interview and documentation that 2 of the 2 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated
INSP-0157354 2025-08-14 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed during the annual compliance inspection conducted on August 14, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 5 of the 5 fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were verified through the DPS website during the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing portal within 10 days of receiving the Statement of Deficiencies. The following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Criminal History Affidavit second page *Parent Handbook required a statement regarding the use of transportation *Ensure that cleaning supplies are maintained inaccessible to enrolled children *Ensure that unused outlets on power strips are covered
INSP-0047353 2024-08-21 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed during the annual compliance inspection conducted on August 21, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Celeste Angulo 5 of the 5 fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were verified through the DPS website during the inspection. Please email the following documents: *Violation-free fire inspection report Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing portal within 10 days of receiving this Statement of Deficiencies. A link to the Empower Survey was emailed to the facility director. The following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Completion of the Criminal History Affidavit form before the date of employment *Proof of submittal of the background check kept in staff files *Proof of verification that the fingerprint clearance card was valid before the date of employment kept in the staff files
INSP-0031053 2023-08-23 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 8/23/23 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 The following item is due within 10 days of receiving this document: A copy of the current violation free fire inspection

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