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Discover a nurturing environment for your child at Discovery Time Learning Center in Tempe. Offering top-tier preschool education, we focus on fun, exploration, and early learning for your little one.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0164575 | 2025-12-08 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/8/2025 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 Assessment was completed at the time of the inspection. The Notice of Inspection Rights was provided to the licensee 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: *Ensure the facility is maintained free of hazards. *Ensure emergency exits are not obstructed. *Ensure feeding plans are filled out completely. *Ensure the capacity is posted in each activity area. *Ensure the AC is working properly before using the backup vehicle. *Ensure the criminal history affidavit is complete (2 pages). *Ensure required documents are signed by the director. *Ensure good faith references are included in staff files. *Ensure DCS forms are submitted, and results are in files. *Ensure staff have the required documents for qualifications. | |||
| INSP-0050983 | 2024-12-11 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/11/2024 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 emailed to the director. The fingerprint clearance card for 1 of 1 staff member was 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: *Ensure good faith efforts are called and documented. *Ensure the outdoor activity area is in a clean condition. *Ensure the emergency evacuation route is shown on the map. *Ensure toys are maintained in a clean condition and free of hazards. *Ensure cleaning equipment is inaccessible to enrolled children. Compliance Officer #1 is Stephanie Jake. Compliance Officer #2 is Celeste Angulo. | |||
| INSP-0048742 | 2024-09-30 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 3:8 1-year-old children: 2:10 2-year-old children: 2:13 3,4, and 5-year-old children: 2:20 School-age children: 2:19 There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation. The Compliance Officer contacted the complainant via telephone on 9/30/2024. Documentation observed were lesson plans, activity schedules, and staff files. Upon completion of complaint investigation #00090779, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that 3 of 4 allegations were substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint # investigation conducted on 9/30/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1 is Stephanie Jake. Compliance Officer #2 is Pat Morgan Martinez | |||
| INSP-0048555 | 2024-09-25 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaints #00090366 and #00090971 investigation conducted on 9/25/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:8 1-year-old children: 2:8 2-year-old children: 3:16 3, 4 and 5-year-old children: 2:22 There were 6 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 5 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Compliance Officer #1 contacted the complainant on 9/25/2024. Documentation observed were staff statements, rosters and diaper changing logs. Upon completion of complaint #00090366, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that 2 of 3 allegations were able to be substantiated and complaint #00090971, that 1 of 1 allegation was able to be substantiated. Compliance Officer #1: Stephanie Jake Compliance Officer #2:Elizabeth Enriquez | |||
| INSP-0046432 | 2024-07-29 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. OR Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:2 1-year-old children: 1:5 2-year-old children: 1:7 4-year-old and School Age children: 2:12 There were 6 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 3 staff files reviewed during this investigation. The Compliance Officer contacted the complainant via telephone on 7/24/2024. Documentation observed were staff schedules, staff files, rosters, and incident reports. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00087509, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that 5 of 5 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint investigation #00087509 conducted on 7/29/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1 is Stephanie Jake. Compliance Officer #2 is Pat Morgan-Martinez. | |||
| INSP-0037513 | 2024-02-20 | Initial Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial monitoring inspection conducted on 2/20/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey was completed online at the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer #1: Archana Navin Compliance Officer #2: Brian Howell The following was discussed, but not limited to: *Discipline and guidance: Staff must teach, model, and encourage orderly conduct and personal control. *Extension cords may not be used on the facility premises, including in unlicensed areas such as the office. | |||
| INSP-0035643 | 2023-12-12 | Compliance (Initial) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial inspection conducted on 12/12/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer Supervisor is Peggy Kraus. The fingerprint clearance cards for the 11 staff members were verified as valid through the DPS website. Please submit the Plan of Correction to the portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: * Supervision of unqualified staff, * Ensuring any exposed raw wood on shelf edging is sealed, * Building evacuation plans must be posted next to an exit, * Updating the main posting board's director and director-designee, * Updating menus to include all specific items to be served, * Posting of a designated exit sign in the 1's Room, * Removal of the yellow shelf between the 3's Room and the alcove/designated exit to the playground * Ensure 6" of sand is maintained in the fall zones at the base of the loft ladder. | |||
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