Dobson Academy - Chandler AZ Child Care Center

2207 NORTH DOBSON ROAD , CHANDLER AZ 85224
(480) 855-6325

About the Provider

Description: At Dobson Academy, our mission is to provide a high quality education that emphasizes core academic excellence. This is delivered in a nurturing partnership, where parents, students and staff work together to form a successful educational program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-8142
  • Capacity: 142
  • Age Range: Three to Five; School-Age
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations DES
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: {3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 1999-05-20
  • Current License Issue Date: 2026-05-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2027-04-30
  • 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-0169367 2026-03-03 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the Compliance Inspection conducted on 3/3/26, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections is requested to be submitted in the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1) All current staff are required to apply for DCS clearance through the DCS portal that was effective 7/2024. The DCS portal tutorial link was sent to the licensee. Please submit the following: 1) Staff #2's documentation of education. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection.
INSP-0100301 2025-03-05 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 3/5/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Written Documentation 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 not limited to: 1) Staff’s date of employment (date of hire) versus start date, as related to the rules and timeframes regarding obtaining a fingerprint clearance card, TB test, the DPS verification of fingerprint clearance cards, completion of new staff orientation training etc, 2) Ensuring all staff obtain DCS clearance results for DCS applications that were submitted, 3) Updating the names of Co-director and Assistant Director on posting board, 4) Varying the times of the fire drills for the before and after care program There were 3 staff files reviewed. 3 of the 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website.
INSP-0041739 2024-03-19 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 3/19/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections through the LMS portal within ten (10) days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The large playground structure was discussed and is not age appropriate for children below the age of 5. Please email your Compliance Officer the following documents: 1. The turf specifications under the red play structure. 2. Pictures of the wood chips at the end of the tall slide with the 24” drop. 3. The documentation for the diploma for Staff #2. The following was discussed and not limited to: 1. Children's sign in and out sheets. 2. Cleanliness of the MPR. Compliance Officer #1 is Tricia Tartaglio Compliance Officer #2 is Elizabeth Enriquez
INSP-0028757 2023-06-19 Monitoring Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 6/19/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 2 of 2 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The following items were discussed but not limited to: 1. Liability insurance available onsite for review. 2. 10 day new staff training must be signed by the employee and the Director. Compliance Officer #1 is Tricia Tartaglio Compliance Officer #2 is Gwen Shawley

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