Description: LITTLE BIG MINDS, HEATHERBROOK is a Child Care Center in Chandler AZ, with a maximum capacity of 120 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0165728 | 2026-01-09 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 1/9/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 8 of 8 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website search. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was emailed at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. All children must have completed immunizations attached to their Records. 2. Rosters must accurately reflect the number of children present. 3. Toilets must have mounted toilet paper. 4. Children's personal products must be labeled. 5. Diapering sinks must be used for handwashing only. 6. Children's sign in and out sheets must be complete. | |||
| INSP-0051915 | 2025-01-15 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 1/15/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Director designee at the time of the inspection. Due to Enforcement, the Licensee will be notified when the Written Documentation of Corrections is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal. ***The Director was reminded of the license expiration date and to log on to the portal to pay the fees prior to the license expiring. 8 of 8 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website search. The Empower self-evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Group Size requirements were observed to be compliant at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Record cards must contain dates of enrollment. 2. Toilet paper must be mounted. 3. Please make sure medication forms are specific for the reason for the administration of medication and have starting and ending dates on the form. 4. Please fill in the hole in the astro turf on the playground. 5. Please have the loose ceiling tile repaired/replaced. Compliance Officer is Tricia Tartaglio Compliance Officer Supervisor is Jennifer Forschino | |||
| INSP-0045731 | 2024-07-10 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following was observed at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 7/10/2024, and are subject to change pending programmatic review. A full on-site inspection was not conducted at this time. The following was discussed: 1. Diaper tables must be adjacent or next to the diaper sink. 2. Child abuse and reporting requirements. 3. The soiled diaper container. 4. Mat spacing during naptime and supervision of children (lighting and blankets). 5. Wooden stools in the toilet rooms. 6. Child scissors and supervision. 7. Supervision in the toilet rooms. 8. Using the gym as the walking area to the Girls' toilet room. 9. Maintaining ratios in the toilet rooms. 10. Specifications of the windows within 36" of reach of children. 11. Exposed drywall accessible to children. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. Compliance Officer is Tricia Tartaglio | |||
| INSP-0041740 | 2024-03-21 | Initial Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection conducted on 3/21/2024, 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. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Medication forms *Supervision in hallways Compliance Officer: Elizabeth Enriquez | |||
| INSP-0036853 | 2024-01-19 | Compliance (Initial) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Inspection conducted on 1/19/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 6 of 6 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The following items were discussed and not limited to: 1. Staff attendance records 2. Monthly fire drills 3. Notification of pesticides 4. Children Record cards 5. Children's Immunization Records 6. Children's sign in and out sheets 7. Classroom rosters 8. Child abuse and neglect 9. Accessible drinking water in activity areas 10. Personal products labeled/ written permission/ diaper log 11. Children with special needs 12. Keep documents for 12 months 13. Discipline and guidance 14. Spacing of napping children/light in rooms/ covered mats/cots 15. Updated written Accident, Evacuation and Emergency plans 16. Notifying parents and documenting injuries 17. Illness and infestation log 18. Medication storage and forms 19. Field trip form 20. Vehicle transportation 21. Notify the Department of closure for any days 22. Interview rights (staff & children separately & alone) 23. Soiled diaper containers must be inaccessible to enrolled children. 24. The exposed concrete footing on the 2's playground. 25. Choking hazards must be kept out of reach of children. Compliance Officer is Tricia Tartaglio Compliance Officer Supervisor is Dawn Butler | |||
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