Description: CREME DE LA CREME - MESA is a Child Care Center in MESA AZ, with a maximum capacity of 584 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0159520 | 2025-09-29 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: Amended 10/16/2025 The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual inspection conducted on 09.29.25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspections Rights and the Small Bill of Rights to the facility director at the time of the inspection. A link to the Empower Self-Evaluation was sent to the facility director. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was completed at the time of the inspection. 11 fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were verified as valid through the DPS website. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed, but not limited to: * Ensure Buses' First Aid Kits contain all items. * Ensure restroom brightness. * Ensure furniture upholstery is in a repaired condition. * Ensure art materials are accessible to children. * Ensure all restrooms have running water. * Ensure all plumbing is working. *Ensure medications are administered as prescribed. *Ensure expired medications are returned to parents. | |||
| INSP-0048691 | 2024-10-01 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/1/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Chloe-James Rossi Compliance Officer #2: Brian Howell 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 furniture and floor coverings are free from hazards, and *Maintain plumbing fixtures in a clean condition. There were 5 staff files reviewed. 5 of the 5 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. | |||
| INSP-0039142 | 2024-02-13 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00068639 investigation on 02/13/2024. A full inspection was conducted at this time Ratios observed were: Infants- 2:7 One's- 1:5 One's- 2:9 One's- 2:10 Two's- 2:17 Two's- 2:15 Three's-2:16 Three's-1:12 Three's-1:9 Three's-1:11 Three's-2:21 Three's-2:21 Four's- 2:14 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 staff files reviewed during this investigation. There were 2 children files reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Director, Assistant Director, Unable to Contact Complainant after 2 attempts. Documentation observed was: Staff and Child Attendance Rosters, Diaper Logs, Children Daily Sheets, Creme de la Creme Illness Notice, Medication Forms. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 2 of 2 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following was discussed, but not limited to: 1) Nonprescription Medication is not administered to an enrolled child inconsistent with the instructions on the label, unless the facility receives written authorization from the enrolled child's health care provider. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1 is Fred Geyser Compliance Officer #2 is Monika Jones | |||
| INSP-0033087 | 2023-10-03 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 10/03/2023, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Fred Geyser Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. 14 of 14 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey link was provided to the Director at the time of inspection. Please complete within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: **Cleaning equipment kept inaccessible to enrolled children **Documenting changes to lesson plan **Materials and equipment available to enrolled children - puzzles/books **Infants put to sleep on their back **Diaper changing areas kept clear of items **Transportation vehicles - first aid kit supplies **Playground hazards/pests **Unused outlets covered with a safety plug or insert **Designated exits kept clear of obstructions | |||
| INSP-0031418 | 2023-08-25 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint investigation (Case#'s 00062577 and 00062598) conducted on 08/25/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The investigation was completed on 08/25/2023. The Complainant was contacted on 08/22/2023. Compliance Officer (CO): Pat Morgan-Martinez A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Written Documentation of Corrections was not accepted at the time of inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:9 Ones: 1:5, 1:6, 2:10 Twos: 2:14, 2:14, 1:8 Threes: 1:12, 1:11 Fours: 2:11, 1:12 1 staff member was interviewed during this investigation. 1 staff file was reviewed during the investigation. Documentation reviewed: child's file, staff witness statements, staff separation documentation 4 of 4 fingerprint cards were valid via a DPS website search. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview, and documentation that 2 of 2 allegations were substantiated. The additional following citations were unrelated to the Complaint. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: **Retention requirements for DCS documentation **Room temperature requirements **Diaper changing areas kept clear of unrelated items | |||
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