Description: FOUNDATIONS EARLY EDUCATION ACADEMY is a Child Care Center in PHOENIX AZ, with a maximum capacity of 38 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant; Ones; Twos; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0164744 | 2025-12-12 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/12/2025 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 4 of 4 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 emergency cards are filled out completely. *Ensure the emergency plan is udated every 12 months. *Ensure cleaning equipment is inaccessible to enrolled children. *Ensure allergy list is posted in each licensed activity area. *Ensure vents are cleaned. | |||
| INSP-0051355 | 2024-12-16 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/16/2024 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 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 facility areas are free from hazards. *Ensure toys are maintained in their original condition. *Ensure lids stay on soiled clothes container, soiled diapers container, and trash containers containing food waste. *Ensure a thermometer is located in the freezer (Infant room). Compliance Officer #1 is Stephanie Jake. Compliance Officer #2 is Monika Jones. | |||
| INSP-0049510 | 2024-10-23 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies found at the Modification Inspection conducted on 10/23/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. | |||
| INSP-0043865 | 2024-05-17 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint investigation #00084117. 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: 1:1 1-year-old children: 1:5 2-year-old children: 1:6 3-year-old and 4-year-old: 1:6 4 staff were interviewed during this investigation. 3 children were interviewed during this investigation. 2 staff files were reviewed during this investigation. The Compliance Officer contacted the complainant for complaint #00084117 via telephone on 5/10/2024. Documentation observed included ratios, rosters, staff files, sign in and out records for enrolled children, and staff evaluations. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00084117 , it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that 1 of 2 allegations were substantiated. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Ensure to have extra staff. *Ensure to supervise children at all times. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint #00084117 investigations conducted on 5/17/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1 is Stephanie Jake. Compliance Officer #2 is Fred Geyser. | |||
| INSP-0035179 | 2023-12-18 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/18/2023 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 completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 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 Emergency Plan is updated annually. *Ensure fire extinguisher tags are signed by the servicer. *Ensure diaper bins are inaccessible. *Ensure unused electrical outlets are covered with a safety plug. *Ensure enrolled children's personal products are labeled. *Ensure substitutions are documented on the menu. *Ensure the diaper changing area is kept clear of items not related to diaper changing. *Ensure documents are signed before the start of employment. Compliance Officer #1 is Stephanie Jake. Compliance Officer #2 is David Ramos. | |||
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