Child Care Center
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F.H.U.S.D.#98 - MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN PRE SCHOOL
Fountain Hills, AZ
· Maricopa County
14825 NORTH FAYETTE DRIVE,
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Quick Facts
Capacity
59 children
Age Range
Three to Five;
Type of Care
{3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Part Day Care}
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (480) 837-1656
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CDC-6217
License Issued
Mar 1, 2026
Active Through
Feb 28, 2027
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
Empower Pack
District Office
ADHS Division of Licensing Services
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About the Provider
F.H.U.S.D.#98 - MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN PRE SCHOOL is a Child Care Center in FOUNTAIN HILLS AZ, with a maximum capacity of 59 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Three to Five; . 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-0167655 | 2026-02-03 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual compliance inspection conducted on 02-03-2026, and are subject to change pending programmatic review. 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The following was discussed, but not limited to: 1. Roster documentation requirements. 2. Immediate access on site. 3. Staff file TB documentation. 4. Staff annual training requirements. 5. Suspension/expulsion policies--Statement of Services. 6. Fingerprint clearance card verification requirements. 7. Criminal History Affidavit documentation. 8. Menu documentation requirements. 9. Posted fees and refund policy. 10. Supervision of children during indoor/outdoor transitions. 11. Supervision of staff. 12. Modification application discussion. 13. Bathroom maintenance. 14. Staff attendance records--directors must sign in/out. | |||
| INSP-0136945 | 2025-07-25 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 7/25/2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. | |||
| INSP-0052742 | 2025-02-05 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 02/05/2025 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 was emailed at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 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 first aid kit is complete. Compliance Officer Monika Jones | |||
| INSP-0039133 | 2024-02-15 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 2/15/2024 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 | |||
| INSP-0035839 | 2024-01-02 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the modification inspection conducted on 1/2/2024, subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer #1: Archana Navin Compliance Officer #2: Brian Howell | |||
| INSP-0029539 | 2023-07-11 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Room modification inspection conducted on 7/11/2023 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. A full inspection was not conducted Compliance Officer #1: Archana Navin Compliance Officer #2: Brian Howell *The rooms cannot be used until the Department receives pictures of the corrections. | |||
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