Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Desert Sun Child Development Center
Chandler, AZ
· Maricopa County
1512 WEST ELLIOT ROAD,
Chandler, AZ 85224
Quick Facts
Capacity
125 children
Age Range
Twos; Three to Five;
Type of Care
{3/4/5-year-old Care, Part Day 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-5708
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
Empower Pack
District Office
ADHS Division of Licensing Services
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About the Provider
Desert Sun Child Development Center is a non-profit organization devoted to providing high quality early childhood education, from toddler to Kindergarten. Located in Chandler, AZ, we are easy to get to from most of Phoenix's East Valley cities. We emphasize the needs of the whole child through curriculum designed to address the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual areas of development. We also recognize the need for parental involvement in their child's education. Accordingly, Desert Sun is dedicated to serving as a resource to parents as the primary educators of their children.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMonday-Thursday: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Fridays: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0163252 | 2025-11-13 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/13/2025 but are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. Please submit a 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 DES Group-Size contract form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Survey was emailed to the director. Please complete it within 10 days of receipt. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but not limited to: *TB Attestation. *24 hours of Staff Annual training requirements. *Updated Regulations and forms. *List of staff designated to administer medication. *Ensure open outlets (including surge protectors) are covered. *Ensure the Allergy list is posted in each activity area. | |||
| INSP-0136208 | 2025-07-16 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 7/16/2025, but are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. A full inspection was not conducted. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but not limited to: *Ensure cleaning tools are inaccessible to children. *Ensure unused outlets are covered. | |||
| INSP-0050619 | 2024-11-22 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/22/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-survey was emailed to the provider at the time of the inspection. Please complete it within 10 days. The DES Group Size form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of the 5 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: Electrical cords secured, holes in the wall, cleaning tool storage, vinyl cubes, and staff qualifications and files. NOI Rights document was provided upon inspection. The Compliance Officer is Patti Longman. | |||
| INSP-0035206 | 2023-11-29 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 11/29/2023, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO): Pat Morgan-Martinez The Written Documentation of Corrections was not accepted at the time of inspection. 4 of 5 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey link was provided 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: **Room capacity posted in activity areas **Room temperatures maintained between 68 and 82 degrees F **Indoor activity areas maintained free from hazards - wooden reading loft | |||
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