Description: KIDS START PRESCHOOL LLC is a Child Care Center in MESA AZ, with a maximum capacity of 88 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-0164987 | 2025-12-23 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual compliance inspection conducted on 12-23-2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 5 of 5 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during 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. Please email the following to the Department: *A copy of the current Statement of Services. *A letter from the mechanic/dealership stating the licensed vehicle is operable, the engine check lights and tire pressure light alerts are not a concern. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The DES Contact Group size was compliant at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed, but not limited to: 1. New rules discussion (effective: 08-03-2025). 2. First aid kit components. 3. Documentation of screen time. 4. Monitoring floor coverings for hazards. 5. Copy of Emergency records for transportation. 6. Toilet room cleanliness. 7. Special needs diapering and documentation requirements. 8. Personal product labelling requirements. 9. Classroom equipment maintenance. 10. Storage of cleaning equipment. 11. Infant tummy time and documentation requirements. 12. 2 of 2 good-faith effort references required--staff file documentation. | |||
| INSP-0163961 | 2025-12-01 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of this inspection was to conduct Complaint Investigation #00150050 on 12/01/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following ratios were observed: *Infants: 2:7 *One-year-olds/Two-year-olds: 2:8 *Two-year-olds - Five-year-olds: 2:8 The complainant was interviewed as part of this investigation. There were four staff interviewed as part of this investigation. The director was interviewed as part of this investigation. Documents reviewed include the following: *Rosters Upon completion of Complaint #00150050 it was determined from interview and the Compliance Officers’ observations, that one of one allegation was substantiated. The following deficiency was observed, and is subject to change pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0162263 | 2025-10-27 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiency was observed at the time of Complaint #00148706 investigation conducted on 10/27/25 and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 2:6 Ones/Twos: 2:9 Threes/Fours: 1:9 Four staff members were interviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: Classroom rosters Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview and documentation that 7 of 7 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiency was observed. | |||
| INSP-0052882 | 2025-02-11 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint investigation (Case#96905) conducted on 02/11/2025 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. The investigation was completed on 02/11/2025. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Monika Jones A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Complainant was contacted on 02/10/2025. Please submit the Written Plan of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants - 1:4 1's/2's - 3:10 3's/4's - 2:6 2 staff were interviewed, and 2 staff files were reviewed. Documentation reviewed: daily classroom rosters, children's attendance records, parent handbook, transportation authorizations, transportation attendance log, electronic communication Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview, and documentation that 1 of 1 allegation was substantiated. | |||
| INSP-0052491 | 2025-01-30 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 1/30/2025 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 completed at the time of the inspection. 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 the inspection. 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 not limited to: Extension cords, cleaning tools inaccessible, Child attendance records, Temperature of water in diaper changing sinks, cleanliness of outside toys, naptime cot placement, and laminate on desks. The Compliance Officer is Patti Longman. | |||
| INSP-0037388 | 2024-02-02 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed during the compliance inspection conducted on February 2, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Stacy Marchelli A complete inspection was conducted at this time. Four fingerprint clearance cards were verified through the DPS website during the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing portal within ten days of receiving this Statement of Deficiencies. A link to the Empower Surveyor was emailed to the facility director. | |||
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