Description: KIDS LEARNING CENTER OCOTILLO L.L.C. is a Child Care Center in QUEEN CREEK AZ, with a maximum capacity of 287 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0168625 | 2026-02-20 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed during the Complaint inspection conducted on 02/20/2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint investigation #158943. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided a copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:3, 2:6 1s: 2:12, 2:11 2s: 2:11 2s/3s: 1:8, 2:14 3s: 2:20 4s: 2:16 4s/5s: 2:26 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. The following documents were reviewed during this investigation: Emergency Information and Immunization Record Cards, and written incident reports. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #158493, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that 3 of 3 allegations were unable to be substantiated due to a lack of sufficient evidence. | |||
| INSP-0166912 | 2026-01-28 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed during the Complaint inspection conducted on 01/28/2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint investigations #156139, #156172, and #157229. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided a copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:5, 2:10 1s: 3:12, 1:5 2s: 1:5, 1:7 2s/3s: 2:11, 2:9 3s: 2:23, 1:11 4s: 2:23 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. The following documents were reviewed during this investigation: Statement of Services (parent handbook), Emergency Information and Immunization Record Cards, and written incident reports. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, the following allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated: #156139, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that 1 of 1 allegation was unable to be substantiated due to a lack of sufficient evidence. #156172, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that 1 of 1 allegation was unable to be substantiated due to a lack of sufficient evidence. #157229, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that 2 of 2 allegations were unable to be substantiated due to a lack of sufficient evidence. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but are not limited to: *The diaper changing surface will be kept clear of items not related to diapering *Individual Plan | |||
| INSP-0164198 | 2025-12-05 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/05/2025, and the inspection is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Provider at the beginning of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 7 of 7 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was completed at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but are not limited to: *Capacity will be posted in each indoor activity area *Soiled clothes container will be stored in the diaper changing area *Current license will be posted *Specific table food will be included on the Infant Feeding Plans if applicable *Stock medication (burn cream) will be removed from first aid kits *Criminal History Affidavit is two pages and will be complete *Medication will be in the container as dispensed from the pharmacy when the enrolled child is present *Documentation that the enrolled child has received all current age appropriate immunizations will be attached to the child's Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record | |||
| INSP-0051073 | 2024-12-09 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/09/2024 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. Compliance Officer #1 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. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed. The Empower Self-Evaluation link was sent to the provider. The DES Group Size was observed in compliance at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 19 of 19 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Three motor vehicles were approved to transport enrolled children. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *A Criminal History Affidavit will be completed when the fingerprint clearance card is renewed *A soiled clothes container will be maintained in each diaper changing area *Infant feeding instructions will have a schedule documenting when and how much to feed an infant. Compliance Officer #1 is Heather Bauer Compliance Officer #2 is Sherri Pavlisick | |||
| INSP-0048568 | 2024-10-01 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint investigation conducted on 10/1/2024 for case #00090438 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 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: Infant A: 2:9 Infant B: 2:11 1A (1’s): 2:9 1B (1’s): 3:12 1C (1’s): 1:6 2A (2’s): 2:10 2B (2’s/3’s): 1:6 2/3A (2’s/3’s): 2:8 2/3B (2’s/3’s): 2:12 4A (4’s): 2:22 4B (4’s): 2:26 Two staff were interviewed during the investigation. Others interviewed: the Director Documentation reviewed: Incident Report and Parent Handbook Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that 1 of 1 allegations were unable to be substantiated for case #00090438. The Compliance Officers are Brian Howell and Chloe-James Rossi. | |||
| INSP-0045378 | 2024-06-25 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed during the Complaint inspection conducted on 06/25/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint investigations #00086055, #00086057, #00086058. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infant A 3:10 Infant B 2:9 1A (1's) 2:6 1B (1's) 2:12 1C (1's) 1:5 2A (2's) 2:12 2B (2's) 2:16 2 & 3's A 3:10 2 & 3's B 2:10 3's 3:26 4A (4's) 2:21 4B (4s) 2:25 School Age 2:23 There were 2 staff interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed and two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Upon completion of the complaint investigations the following allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated: *#00086055, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that 1 of 1 allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. *#00086057, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that 2 of 2 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. *#00086058, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that 4 of 4 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. During the exit interview the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Provide an unobstructed passageway at least 18 inches wide between each row of cots or mats to allow a staff member access to each enrolled child. Compliance Officer #1 is Heather Bauer. Compliance Officer #2 is Sherri Pavlisick. | |||
| INSP-0044364 | 2024-05-24 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed during the complaint inspection conducted on 05/24/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint investigations #00082379, #00082389, and #00084695. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infant A 3:13 Infant B 3:11 1A (1's) 2:8 1B (1's) 2:10 1C (1's) 2:7 2A (2's) 2:8 2B (2's) 2:8 2 & 3's A 2:9 2 & 3's B 2:7 3's 3:22 4A (4's) 2:13 4B (4s) 3:11 School Age 1:20 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. Compliance Officer #1 made contact with the complainants on 05/22/2024 and 05/23/2024. Documentation observed were staff files, classroom rosters, incident logs, incident reports, individual action plans, parent handbook, and photos. There were two staff files reviewed during this investigation and two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. Upon completion of the complaint investigations the following allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated: *#00082379, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that 6 of 6 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. *#00082389, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that 1 of 1 allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. *#00084695, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that 1 of 1 allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. During the exit interview the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Tummy Time: staff will be in reach of each non crawling infant when the infant is flat on their stomach and staff will not perform any other duties while supervising the infant on their stomach. *Rosters will be updated immediately upon arrival of each enrolled child. Compliance Officer #1 is Heather Bauer. Compliance Officer #2 is Sherri Pavlisick. | |||
| INSP-0035592 | 2023-12-11 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/11/2023 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. The Empower Self-Evaluation link was sent 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: *Ensure Clorox wipes and glass cleaner in the van remain inaccessible to enrolled children. Compliance Officer is Heather Bauer. | |||
| INSP-0032992 | 2023-09-28 | Complaint,Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a monitoring and complaint investigation #00064248 on 9/28/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infant A 3:11 Infant B 2:11 1A (1's) 2:10 1B (1's) 2:13 1C (1's) 2:13 2A (2's) 2:13 2B (2's) 2:13 2 & 3's A 2:12 2 & 3's B 1:8 3 & 4's 2:13 4A (4's) 1:12 4 B (4s) 2:26 School Age 1:9 (PreK present) There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Director and Assistant Director The Compliance Officer #1 was unable to reach the complainant via phone and email attempts. Documentation observed were: staff files, classroom rosters, diaper logs, cleaning checklists, illness tracker, illness notices to families, employee phone policy, new staff training documentation, and weekly menus. There were two staff files reviewed during this investigation and two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00064248, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that 7 of 7 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed 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 Compliance Officer #1 is Heather Bauer. The Compliance Officer #2 is David Ramos. | |||
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