Desert Sun Child Development Center - Chandler AZ Child Care Center

1512 WEST ELLIOT ROAD , CHANDLER AZ 85224
(480) 831-1718

About the Provider

Description: 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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-5708
  • Capacity: 125
  • Age Range: Twos; Three to Five;
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations Empower Pack
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: {3/4/5-year-old Care, Part Day Care, Two-year-old Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 1999-01-21
  • Current License Issue Date: 2026-01-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2026-12-31
  • 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-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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