KIDS PLAY LEARNING CENTER #4 - Mesa AZ Child Care Center

460 EAST UNIVERSITY , MESA AZ 85203
(480) 615-1768

About the Provider

Description: KIDS PLAY LEARNING CENTER #4 is a Child Care Center in MESA AZ, with a maximum capacity of 44 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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-14239
  • Capacity: 44
  • Age Range: Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations CACFP
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: {3/4/5-year-old Care, Evening/Nighttime Care, Full-Day Care, Infant Care, One-year-old Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care, Two-year-old Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2009-02-17
  • Current License Issue Date: 2026-02-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2027-01-31
  • 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-0165294 2025-12-22 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/22/2025 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 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: *Current lesson plans posted *Rehire staff file requirements
INSP-0051516 2024-12-23 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/23/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Chloe-James Rossi The Plan of Corrections is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed, but is not limited to: *Ensure the bathroom exhaust fans are maintained in a clean condition, *Ensure TVs are mounted, *Ensure Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards include the child's city, state, and zip code, and *Ensure Tuberculosis tests are read before the staff's starting date of employment. There were 6 staff files reviewed. 6 of the 6 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website.
INSP-0037589 2024-02-09 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation 00068347. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Correction within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:3 1's and 2's classroom: 2:8, 1:8 3's and 4's classroom: 2:13 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. The Compliance Officer contacted the complainant via telephone on 2/6/2024. Documentation observed were child incident reports, 2 Emergency, Information and Immunization Records. Upon completion of the complaint investigation 00068347, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that the allegations were unsubstantiated. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint investigation conducted on 2/9/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Elizabeth Enriquez Compliance Officer #2: Pat Morgan-Martinez
INSP-0036245 2024-01-03 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 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 3 of 3 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: * Restroom stools being cleaned Compliance Officer: Elizabeth Enriquez
INSP-0028132 2023-06-02 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:3 1-year-old and 2-year-old children: 2:7 3-year-old and 4-year-old children: 1:8 School-age children: 1:12 There were 2 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 3 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Director The Compliance Officer attempted to contact the complainant via telephone on May 19, however, was unable to speak to the complainant. Documentation observed were field trip permission forms and attendance records. Upon completion of the complaint investigation 00058413, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that 1 of 2 allegations was substantiated. Upon completion of the complaint investigation 00057180, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that the allegation was unsubstantiated. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint #00058413 and #00057180 investigation conducted on 3/02/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1 is Denise Ruffalo Compliance Officer #2 is Elizabeth Enriquez
2022-01-26 Article 5 R9-5-501.A.19.c.
Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in the 1's-2's restroom, there was a plunger located on the floor.
2022-01-26 article 5 R9-5-503.A.1.a.b.
Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in the 1's-2's room, there was a block located on the diaper changing surface.

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