Camelback Desert School - Scottsdale AZ Child Care Center

9606 EAST KALIL DRIVE , SCOTTSDALE AZ 85260
(480) 451-3130

About the Provider

Description: Today's students must become not only academically proficient, but also capable of adapting classroom learning to real-life situations. A great school is one that can skillfully leverage new communication technologies to create a bridge from the classroom to the real world. Our promise is to provide students with: • A rigorous, standards-based curriculum • Integration of 21st century skills, such as critical thinking, problem-solving and communication • Personalized assessment and learning plans for each student • Project learning experiences that encourage team collaboration and cooperation

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-14099
  • Capacity: 285
  • Age Range: Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations Empower Pack
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: {3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, One-year-old Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care, Two-year-old Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2008-05-09
  • Current License Issue Date: 2026-05-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2027-04-30
  • 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-0168433 2026-02-25 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 2/25/2026 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 Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation link to the provider. The fingerprint clearance cards for 6 of 6 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 not limited to: *The new rules set. *The renewal process of the fingerprint card.
INSP-0158668 2025-08-27 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the investigation was to conduct a complaint #00136726 and #00136621 investigation on 08-27-2025. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The ratios observed were: Art Room (2s)- 2:12 Room 7 (3s)- 2:9 Room 9 (3s)- 2:8 Room 10 (4s)- 2:11 Room 11 (4s)- 2:14 Room 14 (3s)- 2:12 Room 15 (3s)- 2:16 Room 16 (2s)- 2:11 Room 17 (1s)- 2:8 Room 18 (1s)- 3:9 There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation and staff interview that the allegations were unable to be substantiated due to a lack of sufficient evidence. There were no deficiencies found. This is subject to change pending programmatic review. The following was discussed, but not limited to: 1. Maintaining documentation on site for 12 months.
INSP-0100366 2025-03-05 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 3/5/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections is not being accepted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 7 of 7 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection.
INSP-0039848 2024-03-07 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 03/072024 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 Contact Group Size was in compliance at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 6 of 6 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: *School pets. *The removal of paper in the toilet room. *The cleanliness of outside drinking fountains. *Peeling laminate on stairs near the tunnel. *Rosters will document temporary absences from the activity room *Shade in Art playground. Compliance Officer #1 is Sherri Pavlisick. Compliance Office #2 is Heather Bauer.
INSP-0032138 2023-09-08 Modification Complete
Initial Comments: No deficiencies were observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 9/8/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer is Sherri Pavlisick.

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