Description: LITTLE EXPLORERS LEARNING CENTER LLC is a Child Care Center in PHOENIX AZ, with a maximum capacity of 59 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0164514 | 2025-12-08 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/8/2025 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 Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. ***Please submit a current Fire inspection as soon as possible. ***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. The vehicle was inspected and is approved to be used to transport enrolled children. 4 of 4 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. Documentation of 10 day new staff training and starting dates. 2. Current lesson plans must be posted, and include screen time in minutes on the plan if the television is used. 3. Access into the facility and maintaining staff-to-child ratios. 4. The room temperature must be between 68 - 82 degrees F if the room is used by enrolled children. 5. Children's Records must contain all of the required information. 6. The balancing blocks on the large playground must be placed on resilient surface and away from the wall and the cement. 7. Keeping current documentation of a Fire inspection on facility premises. 8. Splitting tires on tricycles. | |||
| INSP-0160757 | 2025-09-29 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 9.29.2025. The modification was to add cribs to an infant room that had been made larger and re-figure the capacity for the 2's room, since space was taken from the 2's room. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Spacing requirements of occupied cribs, 2. Plexiglass sides of cribs, 3. Ensuring designated exit doors are not obstructed, and 4. The licensee was asked to contact the City of Phoenix fire department to confirm what the egress requirements are regarding the measurement of clearance required by fire code to ensure the designated exits are not obstructed.. | |||
| INSP-0051143 | 2024-12-11 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: Amended Statement of Deficiences on 1.22.25 The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/11/2024 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. 2 of 2 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. Classroom rosters must reflect the number of children present in that activity area. 2. Toxics must be inaccessible to enrolled children. 3. Caulking around toilets and sinks must be maintained in a clean condition and free from cracks and chips. 4. Menu items must be specific. 5. Moving furniture away from the wall. 6. Diaper sinks must not have remnants of food debris. 7. Activity schedules must be posted in each activity area. 8. Staff files must contain complete Criminal History Affidavits and the required 2 good faith effort references. 9. Ensure the olives are picked up from the ground prior to children using the playground. Compliance Officer #1 is Tricia Tartaglio Compliance Officer #2 is Jennifer Flicker | |||
| INSP-0036036 | 2023-12-27 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/27/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker The Written Plan of Correction is due in the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. *The following was discussed and not limited to: 1) Tummy time rule requirements and staff questions regarding this rule. There were 4 staff files reviewed. Four of the 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. The Empower Survey link was completed by the Director during the inspection. | |||
| 2022-01-12 | article 4 | R9-5-401.2. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on a review of the file for staff #3 (the Assistant Director), the file contained documentation of the staff's high school diploma but contained documentation of only 7.5 of the 30 hours of required hours of instruction, provided in conferences, seminars, lectures, or workshops in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field. | |||
| 2022-01-12 | article 5 | R9-5-501.A.19.a.b. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor's observation, a can of disinfectant spray was stored in a plastic crate on the bench seat in the facility vehicle and was accessible to children. | |||
| 2022-01-12 | article 5 | R9-5-503.A.2.a-c. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor's observation and a discussion with the Owner and the Director, the water temperature for the diaper changing areas in the following rooms measured 125 degrees F: *Infant room; *One year old room; and *Two year old room. **NOTE: This rule was also cited at the time of the 1/2021 and the 2/2020 compliance inspections. | |||
| 2022-01-12 | Article 5 | R9-5-512.F.8. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the diapering faucets in the infant room and in the 2 year old room were loose and wobbly and moved 1 inch from side to side when the Surveyor turned the faucets on to check the water temperatures. | |||
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