Description: The teachers and staff at your Ellsworth KinderCare are dedicated and passionate about providing your child with the best education and care in the valley. Our teachers have an average of 11 years of early childhood experience and a combined total of over 160 years in the early childhood education field. We strive for excellence through continuing education with our biannual company professional development trainings. At the end of the day the true key to our teachers' success is their passion for teaching and their love for learning.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0169779 | 2026-03-09 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 3/9/2026 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. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation link to the Provider. The Notice Of Inspection Rights was provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 8 of 8 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: Playground hazards Trash at the facility Pictures of the back classroom | |||
| INSP-0134583 | 2025-06-23 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: **Amended** The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00134065 complaint #00134066 investigation on 6/23/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The plan of corrections will not be accepted at this time. The ratios observed were: Infant Room- 2:6 1s Room- 2:8 2s Room- 1:8 3s Room- 1:10 4s & 5s Room- 1:10 There were 9 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 3 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was staff write-ups. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 2 of 3 allegations for complaint #00134065 were substantiated. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 1 of 1 allegations for complaint #00134066 lacked sufficient evidence and were unable to be substantiated. | |||
| INSP-0134370 | 2025-06-18 | 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 following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint #00133816 investigation conducted on 6/18/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:8 1-year-old children: 2:10 2-year-old children: 1:7 3 and 4-year-old children: 1:13 4 and 5-year-old children: 1:13 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. There was 2 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed were staff statements, rosters and staff write-ups. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00133816, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that 2 of 2 allegations were substantiated. | |||
| INSP-0130082 | 2025-04-24 | 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 following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint #00128149 investigation conducted on 4/24/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A Plan of Corrections will not be available at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:7 1-year-old children: 2:12 2-year-old children: 2:16 3 and 4-year-old children: 1:12 4 and 5-year-old children: 1:14 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was rosters. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00128149, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that 3 of 3 allegations were substantiated. | |||
| INSP-0124344 | 2025-04-09 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation. Self-Report A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The following deficiency was observed at the time of complaint #00125799 investigation conducted on 4/9/2025 and is subject to change pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:6 1-year-old children: 2:10 2-year-old children: 1:8 3/4-year-old children: 1:10 4/5-year-old children: 1:13 There were 2 staff interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed were rosters and incident reports. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00125799, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that the allegation lacked sufficient evidence and was unable to be substantiated. | |||
| INSP-0100957 | 2025-03-12 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 3/12/2025 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 8 of 8 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: *Requirements for personal creams *Plumbing not draining or excessive running *Diaper changing table extension is kept clear | |||
| INSP-0047505 | 2024-08-28 | 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 following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint #00088956 investigation conducted on 8/28/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Correction within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:10 1-year-old children: 1:6 and 2:12 2-year-old children: 3:21 3 and 4-year-old children: 3:30 There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. Compliance Officer #1 contacted the complainant via phone on 8/20/2024. Documentation observed were staff statements, rosters and incident reports. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00088956, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that the allegation was substantiated. Compliance Officer #1: Elizabeth Enriquez Compliance Officer #2: Celeste Angulo | |||
| INSP-0043683 | 2024-05-07 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. There were no deficiencies observed at the time of complaint #00083650 investigation conducted on 5/7/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:5 1-year-old children: 3:18 2-year-old children: 3:23 3-year-old children: 1:13 3 and 4-year-old children: 2:20 There were 5 staff interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation. Compliance Officer #1 contacted the complainant via email on 4/6/2024. Documentation observed were staff statements, rosters and incident reports. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00083650, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that the allegation was unable to be substantiated. Compliance Officer #1: Elizabeth Enriquez Compliance Officer #2: Fred Geyser | |||
| INSP-0042866 | 2024-04-15 | 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: 2:9 Toddler: 2:12 2A Classroom: 2:12 2B Classroom: 2:12 Early Preschool: 2:21 4's and 5's Classroom: 1:15 There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 3 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Designated Person The Compliance Officer attempted to contact the complainant via telephone on 4/5/2024, however was unable to speak to the complainant. Documentation observed were rosters, ABC behavior charts and Emergency, Information and Immunization Record cards. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00082378, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that 2 out of 2 allegations were substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint #00082378 investigation conducted on 4/15/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Elizabeth Enriquez Compliance Officer #2: Fred Geyser | |||
| INSP-0041768 | 2024-03-19 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 3/19/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. 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 8 of 9 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: *Completion of Emergency, Information and Immunization Record cards Compliance Officer #1: Elizabeth Enriquez Compliance Officer #2: Tricia Tartaglio | |||
| INSP-0039823 | 2024-03-05 | 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: 2:9 1's Classroom: 3:17 Younger 2's Classroom: 1:8 2's Classroom: 2:15 3's Classroom: 1:13 3-5's Classroom: 2:26 There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. The Compliance Officer contacted the complainant via email on 3/4/2024. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00079049, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that 3 of 3 allegations were substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint # 00079049 investigation conducted on 3/5/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Elizabeth Enriquez Compliance Officer #2: Pat Morgan-Martinez | |||
| INSP-0028374 | 2023-06-19 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies at the time of Complaint #00059835 investigation conducted on 6/19/23 Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 2:8 Ones: 1:4 Ones: 3:12 Twos: 3:17 Twos/Threes: 2:16 Threes/Fours/Fives: 3:28 Two staff members were interviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: Facility work orders 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. | |||
| INSP-0028106 | 2023-06-06 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00059835 investigation conducted on 6/6/23 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 6/6/23. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell 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: 2:11 Ones: 3:18 Twos: 3:22 Twos/Threes: 2:15 Threes/Fours/Fives: 3:38 Four staff members were interviewed during this investigation. One staff file was reviewed 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 1 of 1 allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed. | |||
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