Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
McKellips KinderCare
Mesa, AZ
· Maricopa County
1063 EAST MCKELLIPS ROAD,
Mesa, AZ 85203
Quick Facts
Capacity
127 children
Age Range
6 Weeks - 12 Years
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
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CDC-2098
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
CACFP
District Office
ADHS Division of Licensing Services
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About the Provider
Welcome to your McKellips KinderCare Learning Center. We are very excited to meet with you and your family. We believe in developing the whole child with an emphasis on assisting your child's growth with their social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. At your McKellips Kindercare our teachers take great pride in being a part of your children's development and growth and becoming a part of your family. We will provide your child a safe, secure and stimulating environment to learn and grow in.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0164960 | 2025-12-15 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/15/2025, 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. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: 1. Ensure all staff, including the Director is signing in and out daily. 2. Ensure Emergency, Information, and Immunization cards are kept accessible, portable, complete, and updated. 3. Ensure staff position qualifying documentation is stored in their files. 4. Ensure all required items are in the first aid kit. 5. Ensure all activity areas are maintained in a clean condition and free from hazards. 6. Ensure cleaning tools and equipment are inaccessible to children. 7. Ensure occupied cribs are furnished with a sheet. | |||
| INSP-0051427 | 2024-12-18 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/18/2024 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 emailed to the director. 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 are not limited to: * Ensure required documents are signed before the starting date of employment. *Ensure personal items are labeled with the enrolled child's first and last name. *Ensure equipment is maintained in good condition. *Ensure water is accessible to enrolled children. *Ensure cleaning equipment is inaccessible. *Ensure the playground is free of hazards. *Ensure medication forms contain the required information. *Ensure the soiled diaper bin is inaccessible. Compliance Officer #1 is Stephanie Jake. Compliance Officer #2 is Monika Jones. | |||
| INSP-0044507 | 2024-05-29 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the complaint investigation #00085064 conducted on 5/29/2024. This report is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted a this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:6 1 & 2-year-old children: 2:13 2-year-old children: 1:8 3-year-old children: 1:13 3 & 4-year-old children: 2:19 There were 4 staff interviewed during the inspection. There were 3 children interviewed during the inspection. Documents reviewed: Staff files and Children's Emergency, Information, & Immunization Record cards. Upon completion of the investigation for complaint #00085064, it was determined from observation, interviews, and documentation that there was a lack of sufficient evidence to substantiate 3 of 3 allegations. Compliance Officer #1 was Stephanie Jake. Compliance Officer #2 was Patti Longman. | |||
| INSP-0036072 | 2023-12-28 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/28/2023 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 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 are not limited to: * Ensure all the main postings are posted. *Ensure tight fitting sheets are used for infant cribs. *Ensure the soiled clothes bin is covered with a tight fitting lid. *Ensure required documents are signed before start date. *Ensure fingerprint clearance cards are verified before start date. *Ensure the outdoor activity area is free of hazards. *Ensure medication forms are filled out completely. Compliance Officer #1 is Stephanie Jake. Compliance Officer #2 is Jennifer Forschino. | |||
| INSP-0030556 | 2023-08-03 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies at the time of the monitoring inspection for Complaint #0061947 investigation conducted on 8/3/23. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 1:4 Ones: 2:12 Twos: 1:6 Twos: 2:16 Threes/Fours/School-agers: 2:19 | |||
| INSP-0030431 | 2023-08-02 | 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: 2:6 1-year-old children: 2:12 1-year-old children and 2-year-old children :1:6 2-year-old children: 2:16 3-year-old children: 2:11 4-year-old and 5-year-old children: 1:14 There were 15 staff interviewed during this investigation. Compliance Officer #2 contacted the complainant via telephone on 8/2/2023. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00061947, it was determined from observation, interview that the allegation was substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint #00061947 investigation conducted on 8/2/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1 is Stephanie Jake Compliance Officer #2 is Brian Howell | |||
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