Description: LEADING EDGE PRESCHOOL MESA is a Child Care Center in Mesa AZ, with a maximum capacity of 45 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0159085 | 2025-09-15 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: Statement of Deficiencies Amended on 9.25.25. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual compliance inspection conducted on 9/15/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. Two of three Fingerprint Clearance Cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website. One of three Fingerprint Clearance Cards could not be verified at the time of inspection. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given at the time of inspection. The following was discussed, but not limited to: *New Rules effective 8/03/2025. *Medication storage for staff. *The storage of outdoor materials and equipment. *Classroom posting requirements. *Storage of items unrelated to diaper changing in the diaper changing area. *TB self-screening form requirements in staff files. | |||
| INSP-0107762 | 2025-03-24 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint investigation conducted on 3/24/2025 for case #00123444 and case #00123452 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Preschool: 3:8 Others interviewed: Complainant, Director, 2 staff, 1 enrolled child Documentation reviewed: Cleaning checklists, 2 staff files, and the Preschool's daily schedule Upon completion of the complaint investigation for case #00123444 and case #00123452, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that 6 of 6 allegations were unable to be substantiated. | |||
| INSP-0052344 | 2025-01-27 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: No deficiencies were found at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 1/27/2025. The diaper-changing area was approved. Name of Compliance Officer: Chloe-James Rossi The following was discussed but is not limited to: *Ensure the soiled clothing and diaper bins have a liner, *Ensure the diaper changing sink is kept clear of unrelated items, and *Ensure the holes on the diaper changing surface are filled in. | |||
| INSP-0051510 | 2024-12-26 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 12/26/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The diaper-changing area was not approved at this time. Name of Compliance Officer: Chloe-James Rossi The Written Documentation 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 the soiled clothing and diaper bins have a liner, and *Ensure diaper changing steps are posted in the diaper changing area. | |||
| INSP-0049968 | 2024-12-02 | Initial Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection conducted on 12/3/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Chloe-James Rossi The Plan of Correction 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 lesson plans are dated, *Ensure staff are supervising children at all times, *Ensure the menu contains specific types of food served to enrolled children. There were 4 staff files reviewed. 4 of the 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. | |||
| INSP-0048023 | 2024-09-17 | Compliance (Initial) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Initial Inspection conducted on 9/17/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Fred Geyser Compliance Officer #2 Chloe-James Rossi Compliance Officer Supervisor: Peggy Kraus The Plan of Corrections is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Please email pictures of all corrections. The following was discussed, but is not limited to: *Ensuring outdoor materials are maintained free from hazards, *Ensuring current lesson plans and capacities are posted in each room, and *Maintaining accurate rosters including when children using the restroom. There were 4 staff files reviewed. 4 of the 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. | |||
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