Description: LEADING EDGE PRESCHOOL GILBERT is a Child Care Center in Gilbert AZ, with a maximum capacity of 59 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0165434 | 2025-12-30 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 12/30/2025 and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following were discussed but not limited to: *Materials for 1-year-old children (including art supplies) *Ensure the floor plans for the room is updated to show the square footage. | |||
| INSP-0160022 | 2025-09-17 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 9/17/2025 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 complete the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The DES Group-Sized contract form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was sent to the program following the inspection. Please complete it and return it to the Compliance Officer. The fingerprint clearance cards of 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 not limited to: *Ensure fingerprints are verified through the Department of Public Safety (DPS) website. *Supervision and ratios for Pre-K classroom. *Ensure cleaning tools are inaccessible. *Ensure the Teacher's personal bags are inaccessible. *Lesson plans dated and posted. | |||
| INSP-0135723 | 2025-07-07 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of this inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation. A full inspection was not conducted. There were no deficiencies observed at the time of complaint # 00135505 investigation conducted on 7/7/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The ratios were: 2- and 3-year-old children: 1:3 4-year-old children: 1:6 5-year-old and school-age children: 2:15 There were 2 staff members and 2 children interviewed during the inspection. The Compliance Officer did not have information to contact the complainant. The facility self-reported the incident on 6/19/2025. The documentation reviewed included video footage. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00135505, it was determined from observation, interview, and video documentation, the allegation was unable to be substantiated. | |||
| INSP-0124781 | 2025-04-15 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of this inspection is to investigate. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the complaint #00126453 inspection conducted on 4/15/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Ratios observed were: 2-year-old children: 1:6 3-year-old children: 1:13 4- & 5-year-old children: 1:5 There were 3 staff members interviewed. There were 4 children interviewed. The Compliance Officer spoke with the complainant via telephone on 4/15/2025. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but not limited to: Lights during nap time and mats/cots for napping. Upon completion of the complaint #00126453 investigation, based on interviews and observation, it was determined that we were unable to substantiate the allegation. | |||
| INSP-0052896 | 2025-02-11 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint # 0009606 investigation conducted on 2/11/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The ratios observed at the time of the inspection were: 2/3-year-old children: 2:7 3/4-year-old children: 2:12 4/5-year-old-children: 2:10 Compliance Officer #1 attempted to contact the complainant via telephone and email on 2/10/2025 but was unsuccessful. Documentation observed was children's files and communication records. Upon completion of the complaint #00096906 investigation, it was determined from observation and interviews, that 3 out of 5 allegations were substantiated. Compliance Officer #1 is Patti Longman. Compliance Officer #2 is Stephanie Jake. | |||
| INSP-0051188 | 2024-12-10 | Initial Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection conducted on 12/10/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but not limited to: Storage of cleaning tools, bathroom maintenance, and hallway door, area used for napping, supervision and ratios, latches on gates, shade material edges, teen room postings, and uncovered food waste. Compliance Officer #1 is Patti Longman. Compliance Officer #2 is Flossie Wagner. | |||
| INSP-0050693 | 2024-11-26 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 11/26/2024 but is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed: *Please submit a photo of the sealed edges. *Please submit a photo of the soiled clothing container. The Compliance Officer is Patti Longman. | |||
| INSP-0048656 | 2024-10-15 | Compliance (Initial) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/15/24 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 fingerprint clearance cards for 9 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: * Ensuring that when the gym is in use the outlets are covered and hazardous items are removed. * Ensuring toilet seats are not loose. * Ensuring that hand sanitizer is not accessible to enrolled children. * Ensuring that the latches on fences are properly secured. *Submit application for changes affecting licenses. *Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record Card. *Arrival and Release procedures. *Mandated Reporting. *Training Requirements. *Staff-to-child Ratios. *Discipline and Guidance. *Facility repair and cleanliness. * Medication procedures. Compliance Officer #1 is AuReyon Thompson Compliance Officer #2 is Patti Longman Deputy Bureau Chief is Dale J. Evans | |||
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