Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Camelback Desert School
Scottsdale, AZ
· Maricopa County
9606 EAST KALIL DRIVE,
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Quick Facts
Capacity
285 children
Age Range
Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
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}
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CDC-14099
License Issued
May 1, 2026
Active Through
Apr 30, 2027
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
Empower Pack
District Office
ADHS Division of Licensing Services
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About the Provider
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
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours8:30am - 3:30pm (Academic Day) 7:30am - 6:00pm (Extended Day)
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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