Description: LITTLE GIANTS SPANISH IMMERSION PRESCHOOL AT MIDTOWN is a Child Care Center in Phoenix AZ, with a maximum capacity of 131 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0162243 | 2025-12-02 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 12/2/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted 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. A Plan of Corrections is not being accepted at this time. 3 of 3 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website search. ***Please send documentation of a current fire inspection and certificate of liability to the Compliance Officer. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Pacifiers must be labeled with an identifier. 2. Medication forms must contain an ending date. 3. Immediate access must be given to the Department. 4. Pacifiers cannot be attached to lanyards while infants are asleep in cribs. 5. Ensuring mats are covered. | |||
| INSP-0157974 | 2025-08-18 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/18/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. ***A Monitoring inspection will be conducted. 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. 10 of 10 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website search. The Empower self-evaluation was emailed at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was emailed 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. Supervision of children: In different playground areas and in the Infant room with the divider gate. The gate must be open when infants are present in the room. (Discussed 11.22.2024) 2. Main posting board (TA given 8/22/2024) 3. Statement of services 4. All staff must record times of arrival and departure (Discussed 8/15/2023) 5. Children's Records must be complete. (TA given 8/22/2024) 6. Written accident, evacuation and emergency plans must be posted in each activity area (TA given 8/22/2024) 7. All staff working at the facility must have a complete staff file. 8. The first aid kit must contain all of the required items. 9. The menu must document specific items served to enrolled children. 10. Thermometers must be maintained in refrigerators and freezers where children's food is stored. (TA given 8/22/2024) 11. The capacity must be posted in each indoor activity area. 12. Vacuums and brooms/dust pans must be inaccessible to enrolled children. 13. Evacuation maps must be posted in each indoor activity area. 14. The name of the person designated to administer medication must be in writing. 15. Activity areas must be free from insects. 16. Blind cords must be inaccessible to enrolled children. 17. The artificial trees must be secured. 18. Infant's food/formula must be labeled with a child's first and last name. 19. Soiled clothing and soiled diaper containers must be lined and covered. 20. The stickers on the diaper surface must be removed. | |||
| INSP-0132093 | 2025-05-21 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following was observed at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 5/21/2025, and are subject to change pending programmatic review. A full on-site inspection was not conducted at this time. 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. ***This modification was to add Rooms 202 & 203, and sanitary units. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. | |||
| INSP-0050627 | 2024-11-22 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring inspection conducted on 11/22/2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO): Pat Morgan-Martinez Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. A full inspection was not conducted. The following items were discussed: **Children seated while drinking or eating **Children's medication requirements - medication authorization forms, returning unused medications **Infant room divider with gate - ratio/supervision requirements | |||
| INSP-0047420 | 2024-08-22 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 08/22/2024 subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO): Pat Morgan-Martinez Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. 11 of 11 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey link was provided at the time of inspection. Please complete within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: **Posting requirements - Notice of availability of facility inspection reports for public viewing at the facility premises. **Emergency Information and Immunization Record card requirements - Dates of enrollment, complete addresses/phone numbers, injury/illness contact, health care provider information **Use of live plants in the classroom **Tummy Time requirements - Supervision and Documentation **Diaper-changing water temperature to be maintained between 86° F - 110° F. **Refrigerator temperature requirements. **Maintain cleanliness of microwave used for enrolled children's food. **Fire and Emergency plan updated every 12 months **Exhaust systems are operational when toilet rooms are in use by enrolled children. | |||
| INSP-0044552 | 2024-05-31 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the modification inspection conducted on 5/31/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. | |||
| INSP-0043934 | 2024-05-14 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00083263 investigation conducted on 5/14/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell Compliance Officer # 2: Archana Navin 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: Ones/Twos: 2:7 Twos/Threes: 2:12 Threes/Fours/Fives: 1:9 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. | |||
| INSP-0036967 | 2024-01-22 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring inspection conducted on 1/22/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Jennifer Forschino Compliance Officer #2: Monika Jones 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. | |||
| INSP-0033800 | 2023-10-19 | Initial Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/19/2023, 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 fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members were verified to be not 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: Compliance Officer #1 is Monika Jones Compliance Officer #2 is Jennifer Forschino | |||
| INSP-0031121 | 2023-08-15 | Compliance (Initial) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial inspection conducted on 8/15/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Jennifer Forschino Compliance Officer #2: Monika Jones Compliance Officer Supervisor: Andrea Rach A full inspection was conducted at this time. 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following items were discussed but not limited to: Children’s sign in and out records Children's Emergency Information and Immunization records and telephone authorization code Staff attendance records Monthly fire drills Classroom rosters Child abuse and neglect- mandated reporter Accessible drinking water Discipline and guidance procedures Illness and infestation log Medication procedures Transportation and Field Trip procedures Notify the Department of closure for any days Interview rights of staff and children | |||
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