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Explora Childcare

Chandler, AZ · Maricopa County
1851 WEST LANTANA DRIVE, Chandler, AZ 85248
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Quick Facts

Capacity
10 children
Age Range
Infant; Ones; School-Age
Type of Care
{3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Infant Care, One-year-old Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care, Two-year-old Care}
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (480) 812-1681
1851 WEST LANTANA DRIVE
Chandler, AZ 85248
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Licensed Child Care Group Home
Active License
License Number
SGH-15791
License Issued
Nov 1, 2025
Active Through
Oct 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

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EXPLORA CHILDCARE is a Child Care Group Home in CHANDLER AZ, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant; Ones; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection # Inspection Date Inspection Type Status
INSP-0171149 2026-03-31 Midyear Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Mid-Year inspection conducted on 03/31/2026, subject to changes pending programmatic review. 6 of 6 fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. A full inspection was not conducted. Please submit the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing portal within 10 days of receiving this Statement of Deficiencies.
INSP-0161123 2025-10-03 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 10/03/2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. 6 of 6 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were verified to be valid via a DPS website search.
INSP-0115649 2025-04-03 Midyear Complete
Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the mid-year inspection conducted on April 3, 2025, subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. 7 of the 7 fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were verified through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing portal within 10 days of receiving this Statement of Deficiencies.
INSP-0049046 2024-10-09 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 10/09/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Celeste Angulo Compliance Officer #2: Stephanie Jake A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. 5 of 5 Fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: **Activity schedule posted in the main posted board **Outdoor area checked for hazards prior to children using the area **Cleaning and sanitation - storage of items in bathroom **Accessibility of fire extinguishers
INSP-0041942 2024-03-21 Midyear Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Midyear Inspection conducted on 03/214/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A complete inspection was not conducted. Submit the Plan of Corrections using the AZDHS Licensing Portal within ten (10) days from the date the Statement of Deficiencies is received. The following was discussed but not limited to: *The room needs to be maintained below 82 degree Fahrenheit. Compliance Officer #1 is: Dawn Rathburn Compliance Officer #2 is: Flossie Wagner
INSP-0033621 2023-10-16 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 10/16/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO): Pat Morgan-Martinez Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections through the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies 6 of 6 Fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: **Emergency Information and Immunization Record card requirements - complete addresses of child/parents **Qualifications of staff acting on behalf of Provider **Outdoor area checked for hazards prior to children using the area **Cleaning and sanitation - storage of toilet seat insert **Accessibility of fire extinguishers

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