Kids Play Learning Center Inc - Mesa AZ Child Care Center

1430 WEST SOUTHERN #3 , MESA AZ 85202
(480) 962-9759

About the Provider

Description: KIDS PLAY LEARNING CENTER INC is a Child Care Center in MESA AZ, with a maximum capacity of 77 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-10874
  • Capacity: 77
  • 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, Weekend Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2003-10-20
  • Current License Issue Date: 2025-10-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2026-09-30
  • 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-0165552 2025-12-30 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of complaint #00154427 investigation conducted on 12/30/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full investigation was not conducted. The Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:2 1- & 2-year-old children: 2:7 3/4/5 & School-age children: 2:16 There were 2 staff members interviewed. There were 3 children interviewed. The Compliance Officer was unable to contact the complainant due to a lack of information. Documentation observed was rosters. Upon completion of the complaint investigation # 00154427, it was determined through observation and interviews that the Compliance Officer was unable to substantiate the allegations due to a lack of evidence.
INSP-0158943 2025-09-05 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 9/5/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 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 books in the school-age room are maintained in good condition, and *Ensure brooms and dust pans are inaccessible to enrolled children. Staff files were unable to be reviewed. The vans were unable to be inspected, a follow-up inspection will be conducted. 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.
INSP-0136400 2025-07-21 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: **Amended** The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint investigation conducted on 7/21/2025 for case #00136276 and #00136929 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Due to enforcement, a Plan of Corrections is not being accepted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:4 1 and 2-year-old children: 1:7 3 and 4-year-old children: 1:6 4 Children were interviewed at the time of the inspection. 4 staff were interviewed at the time of the inspection. Others interviewed: The Director Documentation reviewed: Staff files, Incident Reports, and Child Admission and Release forms, Communicable Disease postings, Illness Logs, and Sanitation Permit. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00136276 and #00136929, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that 10 of 16 allegations were substantiated and 6 out of 16 allegations lacked sufficient evidence and were unable to be substantiated.
INSP-0049287 2024-10-16 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint #00091429 investigation conducted on 10/16/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants - 1:5 One's/Two's -1:7 Three's - 1:19 School Aged - 1:26 Four staff members and one child were interviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: *Staff files, Rosters, and Incident reports. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview, and documentation that 1 of 1 allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. Compliance Officer #1 is AuReyon Thompson Compliance Officer #2 is Fred Geyser
INSP-0048019 2024-09-10 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 9/10/2024 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-Evaluation was emailed to the director. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 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: *Ensure paint is free of hazards in classrooms and tummy time procedures are followed. Compliance Officer #1 is Fred Geyser Compliance Officer #2 is AuReyon Thompson
INSP-0041887 2024-03-21 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of complaint #00068397 investigation conducted on 3/21/2024, subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants- 1:5 1's/2's- 3:14 3's/4's- 1:13 School Age- 1:9 There were 5 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 staff files reviewed during this investigation. There were 4 children interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Director, Owner, Complainant. Documentation observed and reviewed was: Staff and Child Attendance Rosters, Children Sign In/Out Logs, Employee Contract. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation that 1 of 1 allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. Compliance Officer # 1: Fred Geyser
INSP-0032413 2023-09-14 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 09/14/2023 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 Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. 15 Children Emergency Cards were reviewed. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed: 1) Drinking water accessible to the enrolled children, 2) Small Television stability in the Pre K Room. Compliance Officer is Fred Geyser.

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