Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Cactus Preschool I I I
Tempe, AZ
· Maricopa County
2121 EAST BROADWAY ROAD,
Tempe, AZ 85282
Quick Facts
Capacity
232 children
Age Range
Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
Type of Care
{3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Infant Care, One-year-old Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care, Two-year-old Care}
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CDC-10915
License Issued
Oct 1, 2025
Active Through
Sep 30, 2026
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
CACFP
District Office
ADHS Division of Licensing Services
Reviews
Siera
2014-07-11 00:30:07
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I do not recommend bringing g your children to Cactus Preschool. I do recommend that there should be cameras inside every classroom.
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About the Provider
Tempe child care Center is one of the leading providers in quality day care, baby care, infant care and preschools throughout the entire Phoenix area. We have an attractive state-of-the-art day care center that not only feels like home, but also has a comfortable environment that will help your child feel safe and welcome. As a family-owned business, the staff at Tempe child care is concerned about the little things in day care that mean so much to you.
Tempe child care provides your child with the finest day care, baby care or infant care in an environment where your child's physical, social, emotional and intellectual development will be nurtured. We know that selecting a day care or preschool provider can be an awesome task. It will be one of the most important decisions you'll make, because the early years of care are critical to your child's long-term development.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0168882 | 2026-02-27 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct Complaint investigations 159794 & 160095 on 2.27.2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. ***Complaint 159794 was a self-report by the facility. A Plan of Corrections is not being accepted at this time. The Compliance Officer 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. Ratios observed were as follows: Infants 1:5 1s 1:5 2-3s 2:12 3-5s 2:16 There were 8 staff interviewed during this investigation. The 2 staff files were previously reviewed. 2 of 2 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website search. The following documents were observed: Others interviewed: The complainants were unable to be reached via email and telephone. Upon completion of Complaint investigation 159794 it was determined from documentation the Compliance Officers' observations and interviews that 3 of 3 allegations were substantiated. Upon completion of Complaint investigation 160095 it was determined from documentation, the Compliance Officers' observations and interviews that the allegation was substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Making sure staff are informed if a child has an IP/IEP, and it is shared with the staff taking care of the child. 2. Implementation of the child’s IP/IEP, 3. Documenting all behaviors and incidents with children. | |||
| INSP-0162972 | 2025-11-12 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation 149433 on 11.12.2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit a Plan of Correction within 10 days. The Compliance Officer 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. Ratios observed were as follows: Infants - 2:10 1s - 2:6, 2:10 2s & 3s - 2:16 3s & 4s - 1:12 4s & 5s - 2:12 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. The following documents were observed: child’s record, classroom rosters, a child’s sign-in and out sheet, and illness log. Others interviewed: The complainant. Upon completion of Complaint investigation 149433 it was determined from the Compliance Officers' observations and interviews that the allegation was unable to be substantiated due to lack of sufficient evidence. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0159630 | 2025-09-15 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the Compliance Inspection conducted on 9/15/2025, 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. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey was emailed to the provider to complete. 7 of 7 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.) Ensure all outlets accessible to enrolled children are covered. 2.) Ensure restrooms, including pipes and floors are clean and free from dust, debris, and items such as plungers. 3.) Ensure broken trash cans and toys are removed from activity areas before being used by children. 4.) Remind parents to sign their children in and out of the facility daily. 5.) Ensure classrooms have all required postings, including Toddler A and Toddler B as two separate activity areas. 6.) Ensure field trip forms are complete. 7.) Ensure first aid kits in the facility and on the vehicles are stocked with all of the required materials. 8.) Ensure documentation for who is responsible for administering medication is available on site. 9.) Ensure staff members' Criminal History Affidavits are complete. 10.) Ensure staff files have documentation of qualifying education. 11.) Reminder that kitchens cannot be used as a passageway for enrolled children. | |||
| INSP-0051629 | 2024-12-30 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 12/30/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer #1: Chloe-James Rossi Compliance Officer #2: Tricia Tartaglio The Plan 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 is not limited to: *Ensure the indoor climber has a mat underneath, *Ensure diaper changing surfaces are maintained seamless and smooth and free from unrelated items, *Ensure personal products are labeled with the child's first and last name, *Ensure staff files for staff who are no longer working have their ending date of employment documented, *Ensure ceiling tiles and vents are maintained in a clean condition. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the facility Director Designee at the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0048191 | 2024-09-18 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 9/18/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 4 of 4 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the 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. Ensure the Infant room is not divided into 2 separate activity areas, 2. Ensure furniture is maintained free from hazards, 3. Ensure the water table is dumped after each use, and 4. Ensure all loose bricks and storage areas are secured and inaccessible to enrolled children. The following 2 vehicles were inspected and approved for use to transport enrolled children: 8JA9CW and 8WA7CW. Compliance Officer #1 is Tricia Tartaglio Compliance Officer #2 is Chloe James Rossi | |||
| INSP-0043697 | 2024-05-09 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00083666 investigation on 5/9/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Name of the Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker 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: 2:6, One year olds: 1:7(Cited) & 2:8, Two-year-olds: 2:16, Three year olds: 2:18, Four year olds: 1:11. . There were 4 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 was unable to be contacted. Documentation observed was the incident report log. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation that allegation 1 and allegation 2 were unsubstantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0032551 | 2023-09-19 | Compliance (Initial) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 9/19/2023, 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 fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer #1 Monika Jones Compliance Officer #2 Jennifer Flicker | |||
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