Kid Zone - Holdeman School - Tempe AZ Child Care Center

1326 WEST 18TH STREET , TEMPE AZ 85281
48096699346012

About the Provider

Description: The Kid Zone Enrichment Program is a dynamic community response to changing lifestyles and needs of families in Tempe, Arizona. Our goal is to address the increased number of children needing a safe, enriching place to be in out-of-school time. Kid Zone operates both before and after school programs at 19 Tempe and Kyrene Schools. Our program is for children in the grades K-5 at 15 of our schools and K-8 at 3 of our schools (Curry, Rover, Ward). We also offer a Pre-School Program for 2 year olds - Pre-K's.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-1744
  • Capacity: 125
  • Age Range: School-Age
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations DES
  • 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: 2000-01-01
  • 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-0163701 2025-11-19 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation 151098 on 11.19.2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. There were no deficiencies at the time of the investigation. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility representative at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were as follows: 3 - 5s 2:16 There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 3 children interviewed during this investigation. 3 additional children were attempted to be interviewed. There were 3 staff files reviewed during this investigation. 3 of 3 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website search. The following documents were observed: children's Records, rosters, and Staff files. Others interviewed: The complainant was attempted to be reached via phone 2 times. Upon completion of Complaint investigation 151098 it was determined from the Compliance Officer's observations and interviews that 2 of 2 allegations were unable to be substantiated due to lack of sufficient evidence. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Children must not use unlicensed space. 2. Children must not be left alone or interact with non-staff of the licensed program. 3. Children's Records must be portable. 4. Staff files must be complete for all staff that interact with enrolled children.
INSP-0162974 2025-11-12 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/12/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 5 of 5 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower self-evaluation was emailed at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was emailed at the time of the inspection. The DES Group size was in compliance at the time of the inspection.
INSP-0132065 2025-05-20 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation 130892 on 5.20.2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were as follows: School age 3:2 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation. 1 of 1 Fingerprint Clearance card reviewed were valid via the DPS website search. The following documents were observed: Kiz Zone Behavior Contracts, IEPs, Action Plan, 1 child's Record card, 1 child's file, and 1 child's sign in and out sheets. Others interviewed: The complainant. Upon completion of Complaint investigation 130892 it was determined from facility documentation, the Compliance Officer's observation and interviews that the allegation was unable to be substantiated. The allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Documenting the date of disenrollment on children's Record cards. 2. Children's sign in and out sheets must be complete. 3. Staff files must be maintained on facility premises.
INSP-0050516 2024-11-19 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Empower self-evaluation was emailed to the director. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was emailed to the director. 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. The following items were discussed but not limited to: 1). Ensuring that parent/guardian section of the Emergency, Information, and Immunization is filled out completely. 2). Ensuring that push brooms are place out of reach of enrolled children. 3). Ensuring all rooms used have a capacity posted. 4). Ensuring Lysol wipes are placed out of reach of enrolled children. 5). Ensuring cords are wrapped up and placed out of reach of enrolled children. Compliance Officer #1 is AuReyon Thompson Compliance Officer #2 is Tricia Tartaglio
INSP-0035143 2023-11-29 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/29/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. There were 2 staff files reviewed. 2 of the 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. The Empower Survey link was sent to the Director during the inspection.
INSP-0028489 2023-07-13 Modification Complete
Initial Comments: No deficiencies were found at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 7/13/2023, and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker

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