Grace Fellowship Preschool & Child Care - Buckeye AZ Child Care Center

1300 NORTH MILLER ROAD , BUCKEYE AZ 85326
(623) 386-2700

About the Provider

Description: Grace Fellowship Preschool is state licensed and operates under the Academy from 8-11 am, daily. The Preschool uses the A Beka Curriculum and offers the same classes, such as a state of the art computer lab, library, P.E., art, music, participation in assemblies, field trips, and any other extra activites that will be offered.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-12373
  • Capacity: 33
  • Age Range: Three to Five;
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations Empower Pack
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: {3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2006-01-19
  • Current License Issue Date: 2026-01-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2026-12-31
  • District Office: ADHS Division of Licensing Services
  • District Office Phone: (602) 364-2539 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection # Inspection Date Inspection Type Status
INSP-0167244 2026-02-17 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: A complaint investigation (#00157168) was attempted on 02.17.26, and was unable to be conducted due to an unreported school closure. The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation (#00157168) on 02.25.26. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officers provided a paper copy of the Notice of the Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the facility Director at the time of the inspection. A plan of corrections will not be accepted through the portal at this time due to enforcement action. Ratios observed were as follows: Room B7 (Preschool) 2:18 A staff member was interviewed during this investigation. The following documents were observed: Incident report, staff write-up, and staff termination letter. The complaint was self-reported. Upon completion of Complaint (#00157168), it was determined from the Compliance Officers' observations, facility documentation, and staff interview that three of three allegations were substantiated.
INSP-0162409 2025-12-08 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual inspection conducted on 12.08.25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Bill of Rights to the facility director at the time of the inspection. A link to the Empower Self-Evaluation was sent to the facility director. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was completed at the time of the inspection. Three fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were verified as valid through the DPS website. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: *Ensure outlets are covered. *Ensure cords are not accessible to children. *Ensure vacuums are not accessible to children. *Ensure children's admission and release forms are completed. *Ensure the playground is free from rust and bird feces. *Ensure the statement of services includes parent access statement and expulsion prevention policy. *Ensure the First Aid Kit contains gallon-size bags.
INSP-0136243 2025-07-24 Modification Complete
Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed during the Modification Inspection conducted on 7/24/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Facility Director. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed and not limited to: *Toilet brushes and plungers will be inaccessible to enrolled children *Lysol wipes and Glade Plug Ins will be inaccessible to enrolled children *Occupied activity rooms will have a lesson plan, daily schedule, and licensed capacity posted *Blocks will be accessible in Room B7 *Trash receptacles that contain food waste will have a lid
INSP-0097303 2025-02-20 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation #00115643 on 02/20/2025. This was a self-report by the facility. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Rights was given to the Licensee at the beginning of the inspection. The plan of correction will not be accepted at this time. Ratios observed were: C5 (4-5-year-old children): 1:14 C4 (3-5-year-old children): 1:6 There were 2 staff interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed: Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record Cards, rosters, Staff written statements, incident reports, and 3 Staff files. 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. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00115643 it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that 4 of 4 allegations were substantiated. During the exit interview, the following was discussed but not limited to: *The Central Registry Form will be submitted through the Centralized Background Check (CBC) web portal *Remember to submit a Center Service/Space Change application in the LMS Portal if new rooms will be used next school year. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint inspection.
INSP-0051237 2024-12-11 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/11/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Submit the Plan of Corrections using the AZDHS Licensing Portal within ten (10) days from the date the Statement of Deficiencies is received. The Empower Self-Evaluation survey was emailed to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Notice Of Inspection Rights were 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. Compliance Officer #1 is Tara Farrell. Compliance Officer #2 is Elizabeth Enriquez.
INSP-0035751 2023-12-14 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on /2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The Empower Self-Evaluation was emailed on the day of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 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: Completing EIIR Cards Classroom Materials Signatures The Compliance Officer is Monika Jones.
INSP-0030646 2023-08-04 Modification Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiency was observed at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 8/4/2023 and is subject to change pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the portal within 10 business days. Compliance Officer #1: Gwen Shawley A full inspection was not conducted.

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