Child Care Center
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Kid's Corner Preschool & Childcare
Mesa, AZ
· Maricopa County
2051 West Guadalupe Road #15,
Mesa, AZ 85202
Quick Facts
Capacity
152 children
Age Range
Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
Type of Care
3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Infant Care, One-year-old Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care, Two-year-old Care
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (480) 267-9419
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CDC-12800
License Holder
KID'S CORNER PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE LLC
Licensed Since
2006
License Issued
Aug 1, 2026
Active Through
Jul 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
Kid's Corner Preschool offers over 20 years of combined experience in providing outstanding care, programs and services to children and their parents. Our dedicated staff is professionally trained to foster your child's self-esteem and help them discover the joys of learning.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMon - Fri: 7:00 am - 6:30 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0174631 | 2026-05-22 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed during the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 05/22/2026 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection 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 Emergency Disaster Contact form was left with the director at the time of the inspection. Please complete it and return it to the Compliance Officer. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation link to the Provider. The DES Contact form was completed at the time 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. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but not limited to: *Revision to rules and updated forms. *First aid and CPR requirements *Staff file requirements *Immunization form or immunization exemption for all children *Clean trash cans *Ensure unused classrooms are cleaned before use *Teacher belongings out of reach Please send the Fire Inspection report to the Compliance Officer once the inspection is complete. | |||
| INSP-0169236 | 2026-03-04 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of this inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation. A full inspection was not conducted. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint #00159416 investigation conducted on 3/4/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit your Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The ratios observed at the time of the inspection were: Infants:1:5 1- and 2-year-old children: 2:8 3- and 4-year-old children: 1:13 School-age children: 2:33 There were 2 staff members interviewed during this investigation. The Compliance Officer was unable to contact the Complainant due to a lack of contact information. Documentation reviewed included rosters, incident reports, and Emergency, Information, & Immunization records. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00159416, it was determined from observation, documentation, and interview that 2 of 2 allegations were unable to be substantiated. | |||
| INSP-0132246 | 2025-05-28 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 5/28/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection 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 Emergency Disaster Contact form was emailed following the inspection. Please complete it and return it to your Compliance Officer. The Empower Self-Survey was emailed following the inspection. Please complete it within 10 days of receipt. The DES Group Size contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 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 not limited to: *Ensure children's personal items are labeled with their first and last names. *Ensure the soiled clothing container is within reach of the diaper changing table. *Field trip required information. *Carpet scrap used outdoors. *Ensure infant formula is labeled with the child's full name. | |||
| INSP-0047091 | 2024-08-14 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint Inspection 00088413 conducted on 8/14/2024 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: Infants: 1:4 1- and 2-year-old children: 1:9 3-year-old children 1:11 4- and 5-year-old children: 2:15 There were 4 staff interviewed during this inspection. There were 3 staff files reviewed during this inspection. Documents viewed were: Emergency, Information, & Immunization Record cards and Accident/Injury reports. The Compliance Officer attempted to contact the complainant via email on 8/14/2024 but was unable to connect. Upon completion of the complaint investigation # 00088413, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that there was insufficient evidence to substantiate 3 of 3 allegations. The Compliance Officer is Patti Longman | |||
| INSP-0044701 | 2024-06-05 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/5/2024 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 Empower Self-Survey was emailed to the director. Please complete it within 10 days. The DES Contact form was completed at the time of inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 out of 5 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 attendance records are updated. *Ensure cleaning tools are inaccessible to children. The Compliance Officer is Patti Longman | |||
| INSP-0028451 | 2023-06-14 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 5/14/2023 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 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 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: *Update the LMS portal with new director changes. *Complete the Criminal History Affidavit for all staff. *Complete emergency contact for all staff. *Complete the DCS form for all staff. *Fingerprint Clearance Cards need to be validated. *Keep toys, materials and equipment in a clean condition. Compliance Officer is Denise Ruffalo. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | Article 1 | ARS 36-882.M. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that the licensee did not notify the department in writing within the required time frame of a change in the facility's director. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | Article 1 | ARS 36- 883.02.C.1-3. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that the file for staff #5 lacked documentation of a completed Criminal History Affidavit. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | Article 1 | A.R.S. 36-883.02.A. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that the file for staff #5 (Date of employment unknown) lacked documentation of a fingerprint clearance card. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | Article 2 | R9-5-203.A. 1-2 | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, the file for Staff #5 lacked documentation of the DCS Central Registry Direct Service Position Affidavit. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | article 2 | R9-5-404.C.3. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, a one year old child was placed in the Infant room with a group of infants. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | article 3 | R9-5-301.F.1.2. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that the Mantoux skin test for staff #3 was not administered on or before the starting date of employment (Date of employment- 8-02-2021, date of TB test-not completed). | |||
| 2022-01-05 | article 3 | R9-5-306.B.1. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation, and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that the roster in the 1's classroom did not reflect the number of children present (11 children present, 0 children listed on the roster). Previously cited: 6/18/2021. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | article 4 | R9-5-401.2. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that staff #4 was listed on the main posting board as the facility director's designee. Staff #4 was not qualified as the facility director's designee because upon the Surveyor's arrival at 12:00 pm there was no staff file available for review. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | article 4 | R9-5-401.3. | |
| Initial Comments: Per allegation and based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, it was determined that staff #7 was a teacher-caregiver. Staff #7 was not qualified as a teacher-caregiver because the high school diploma was not verified by the Licensee and the diploma was falsified. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | article 4 | R9-5-401.4. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that staff #2 was an assistant teacher-caregiver in the 3's classroom. Staff #2 was not qualified as an assistant teacher-caregiver because the staff file lacked documentation of a verified high school or high school equivalency diploma. Staff # 3 was an assistant teacher-caregiver in the Infant room. Staff #3 was not qualified as an assistant teacher-caregiver because the staff file lacked documentation of a verified high school or high school equivalency diploma. Staff #5 was an assistant teacher-caregiver in the 3's classroom. Staff #5 was not qualified as an assistant teacher-caregiver because the staff file lacked documentation of a verified high school or high school equivalency diploma. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | Article 4 | R9-5-402.A.1-12 | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that 2 out of 12 staff files reviewed lacked the following required documentation: Staff #1: The staff member's ending date of employment. Staff #4: The staff member's name, date of birth, home address and telephone number, the staff members' starting date, the name and telephone number of an individual to e notified in case of an emergency, the staff member's written statement attesting to current immunity against measles, rubella, diphtheria, mumps, and pertussis, staff orientation within 10 calendar days of hire, 2 good faith professional references. Staff #5: The staff member's name, date of birth, home address and telephone number, the staff member's starting date, the name and telephone number of an individual to be notified in case of an emergency, the staff member's written statement attesting to current immunity against measles, rubella, diphtheria, mumps, and pertussis, staff orientation within 10 calendar days of hire, 2 good faith professional references. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | Article 4 | R9-5-403.B.1. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that the file for staff #6 lacked 18 of the required 18 training hours for the time period of 1/14/2019 through 1/14/2020. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | article 4 | R9-5-404.A. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, upon the Surveyors' arrival at 12:00 pm, the ratio in the 1's classroom was 1:11 rather than 2:11 as required for one-year-old children. Previously cited 6/18/2021. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | Article 5 | R9-5-501.A.9.c. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in the Infants' room, 1 infant was in the feeding chair with the safety strap unfastened. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | article 5 | R9-5-501.A.12 | |
| Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Preschool Classroom: *There was a broken drawer with a missing face plate below the sink located near the South wall. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | article 5 | R9-5-501.C.5.a-k. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the 1's classroom lacked a current lesson plan. (The lesson plan did not have a date.) The Preschool classroom lacked a current lesson plan. (The lesson plan was dated for 11/08/2021.) Previously cited: 7/21/2020. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | article 5 | R9-5-502.A.10 | |
| Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor's observation, it was determined that the cribs in the Infant room were placed less than two feet from another occupied crib side that does not have a non-porous barrier. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | article 5 | R9-5-502.C.1.h.j. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyor's observation and staff statements, 4 of 11 crib sheets in the infant room were stained. Staff stated that sheets are washed once a week. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | article 5 | R9-5-503.A.1.a.b. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in the Infant room, there was a large fan located on the backsplash of the diaper changing sink. Previously cited: 6/18/2021. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | Article 6 | R9-5-605.B.9. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in the Infant room, a fan was not mounted and was accessible to enrolled children. | |||
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