Description: G.E.S.D.#40 - DESERT GARDEN COMMUNITY ED PRESCHOO is a Child Care Center in GLENDALE AZ, with a maximum capacity of 165 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.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0173545 | 2026-05-05 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 5/5/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A focus inspection was conducted A paper copy of the Notice of Inspections Rights was provided 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 DES Group Size requirements were observed in compliance at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but are not limited to: *Side by Side training can be requested *The first and last name of the enrolled child will be labeled on their personal items | |||
| INSP-0168879 | 2026-02-23 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 02/23/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the facility 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. A monitoring inspection will be conducted. The DES Group Size was observed in compliance at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 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: *Continue to follow up on the work orders as noted in the submitted plan of correction for the 11/18/2025 compliance inspection | |||
| INSP-0162277 | 2025-11-18 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: Statement of Deficiencies Amended on 12.11.25. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/18/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the facility 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 DES Group Size was observed in compliance at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 8 of 8 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. A monitoring inspection will be conducted. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but are not limited to: *Storage in the toilet room *Room temperature of the classroom *TB Attestation *Accessible water *Documentation of Emergency Drill *Emergency Information and Immunization Record Cards will include an email address *Medication will be provided in the container as dispensed by the pharmacy *24 hours of Annual Staff Training will be documented *Main posting will be in a conspicuous place that can be viewed by individuals arriving or leaving the facility | |||
| INSP-0050658 | 2024-11-25 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/25/2024 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 survey link was emailed to the Provider. The DES Group Size was observed in compliance 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: *Unused outlets in power strips will have a plug insert or safety cover *Children’s attendance records will include at least the first initial and last name or first and last name of the Staff who receives or releases the child to the bus. *Continue to monitor the toilet seats to ensure they are tight *Room capacity will be posted in each activity area *Submit a Center Update/Space Change Application to add a new activity room *Special needs diapering areas will be maintained in a clean condition (waterproof mats are recommended to be seamless) Compliance Officer is Heather Bauer. | |||
| INSP-0035071 | 2023-11-28 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/28/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections is not being accepted at this time. You will be notified when it is time to answer 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 Group Size was observed in compliance 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 lesson plans are posted and dated. * Monitor restrooms to ensure cleanliness. Compliance Officer is Heather Bauer. | |||
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