Child Care Center
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G.p.s. - Islands Elementary
Gilbert, AZ
· Maricopa County
245 SOUTH MCQUEEN ROAD,
Gilbert, AZ 85233
Quick Facts
Capacity
59 children
Age Range
Three to Five; School-Age
Type of Care
{3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care}
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CDC-10080
License Issued
Feb 1, 2026
Active Through
Jan 31, 2027
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
DES
District Office
ADHS Division of Licensing Services
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About the Provider
Islands Elementary School aims to provide a safe, positive educational environment for all students, with our Islands staff and parents working together to assure a positive learning experience for all our Dolphins.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours8:40 - 3:30
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0166668 | 2026-01-15 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 1/15/2026 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 Notice Of Inspection Rights was provided to the licensee 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. | |||
| INSP-0052146 | 2025-01-17 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 1/17/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 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 Notice Of Inspection Rights was provided to the licensee 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: *Ensure shared bathrooms are in a working condition Compliance Officer #1: Elizabeth Enriquez Compliance Officer #2: Tara Farrell | |||
| INSP-0036981 | 2024-01-24 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 1/24/2024, 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 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: * Enrolled children in unlicensed space Compliance Officer: Elizabeth Enriquez | |||
| 2022-01-26 | article 3 | R9-5-301.G. 1-3. | |
| Initial Comments: Findings include: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, upon arrival, there was no staff member present in the facility with documentation of current first aid or CPR training. | |||
| 2022-01-26 | article 3 | R9-5-301.I. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, the Licensee lacked documention of an unannounced fire and emergency evacuation drill for November 2021. | |||
| 2022-01-26 | article 3 | R9-5-309.A.2. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that the Licensee lacked documentation of a current violation free fire inspection report as required. | |||
| 2022-01-26 | article 4 | R9-5-401.1. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that staff #1 was the current director for the Preschool. Staff #1 was not qualified as the director because the file lacked documentation of at least 72 hours of instruction provided in conferences, seminars, lectures, or workshops in early childhood child development or a closely related field. | |||
| 2022-01-26 | article 4 | R9-5-401.2. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that Staff #2 was the director's designee. Staff #2 was not qualified for this position because the file lacked an additional 3 months of child care experience and 3 additional hours in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field from an accredited college. | |||
| 2022-01-26 | Article 5 | R9-5-501.A.1. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on staff statements and the Surveyor's observation, upon the Surveyor's arrival at 12:30 pm, there were 16 children observed in the MPR classroom. The roster reflected 15 enrolled children. The teacher stated that 1 of the children in the program was a staff child and came each day. This child was not enrolled in the aftercare program. | |||
| 2022-01-26 | article 5 | R9-5-501.A.19.a.b. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyor's observation, there were 3 containers of Clorox wipes located on a low shelf accessible to enrolled children. | |||
| 2022-01-26 | article 5 | R9-5-501.C.4.a-i. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the MPR classroom lacked a schedule of children's age-appropriate activities. | |||
| 2022-01-26 | article 5 | R9-5-501.C.5.a-k. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the Preschool classroom lacked a posted lesson plan. | |||
| 2022-01-26 | Article 5 | R9-5-512.F.9. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in the boys' toilet room, there was a missing handle on the sink . | |||
| 2022-01-26 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.C.2. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in the outdoor activity area, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Preschool Playground: *There was peeling paint with exposed rusty metal located on the green water fountain. *There was peeling paint with exposed rusty metal located on the green and red play structure. *There was peeling laminate with exposed rusty metal located on the 3rd and 5th step on the play structure on the East side of the playground. | |||
| 2022-01-26 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.E.1.2. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the outdoor activity areas lacked the following required resilient surfacing: Preschool Playground: *4 of the required 6 inches of loose sand in the fall zones of the green and red monkey bars and the blue rock climbing wall. *2 of the required 6 inches of loose sand in the fall zones of the swirly brown slide and the brown rock climbing wall. *3 of the required 6 inches of loose sand in the fall zones of the brown slide. | |||
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