Description: LITTLE GENIUSES CHILDCARE CENTER is a Child Care Center in MESA 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-0137183 | 2025-08-07 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual compliance inspection conducted on 08-07-2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 3 of 3 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 Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The following was discussed, but not limited to: 1. Tuberculosis screening. 2. Infant feeding instructions. 3. Ceiling vents. 4. Depth of resilient surfacing. 5. Food waste indoors and outdoors. 6. Classroom maintenance. 7. Children's personal products. 8. First-aid kit components. | |||
| INSP-0132818 | 2025-05-30 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #0132818 investigation on 05.30.25. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Correction via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed: School Age: 1:8 Infant: 1:3 1- to 2-year-olds: 1:5 Pre-K: 1:11 Three staff members were interviewed during the investigation. Based on the Compliance Officer and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations and staff interview, one of two allegations was substantiated. The other allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following related and unrelated deficiencies were observed. Please submit a modification application to ensure the activity areas are updated to reflect current usage. | |||
| INSP-0051597 | 2024-12-27 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint Investigation conducted on 12/27/2024 for case # 00094924 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 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. Please submit a Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The ratios observed at the time of the inspection were: Infants: 1:1 1 & 2-year-old children: 2:11 3, 4, & 5-year-old children: 2:14 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. 9 staff files were reviewed. 2 staff were interviewed. Upon completion of the complaint # 00094924 investigation, it was determined through facility documentation and staff interviews that 2 of 3 allegations were substantiated. There was insufficient evidence to substantiate 1 allegation. The Compliance Officer attempted to contact the Complainant via telephone and email on 12/26/2024 but was unable to connect. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but not limited to: Designating a Director, staff file requirements, staff file documentation, and volunteer responsibilities. The Compliance Officer is Patti Longman. | |||
| INSP-0046970 | 2024-08-13 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 08/13/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Submit the Plan of Corrections using the AZDHS Licensing Portal within ten (10) days from the date the Statement of Deficiencies is received. The Empower Self-Evaluation survey was emailed to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: Crib placement Centralized Background Check process using the CBC.AZ.GOV website (used for DCS central registry check). Adding transportation services by submitting a service change application on the Portal. The Compliance Officer is Tara Farrell. | |||
| INSP-0029519 | 2023-08-16 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 08/17/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections must be submitted using the AZDHS Licensing Portal within ten days from the date of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Self-Evaluation survey was emailed to the facility at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: Classroom capacity The Compliance Officer is Tara Farrell. | |||
| INSP-0028947 | 2023-07-18 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 07/18/2023. A complete inspection of the facility was not done at this time. The Compliance Officer is Tara Farrell. | |||
| 2022-01-04 | Article 2 | R9-5-203.A. 1-2 | |
| Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor #2's observation and a review of 10 staff files, the criminal history affidavit for Staff #1 (start date 9/20/2021) was signed 10/22/2021. | |||
| 2022-01-04 | Article 2 | R9-5-203.C. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #2's observation, 2 of 10 staff files lacked copies of fingerprint clearance cards: *Staff #2 (start date 7/13/2021) - copy of fingerprint clearance card not available for review *Staff #3 (start date 12/1/2021) - copy of the back of the fingerprint clearance card | |||
| 2022-01-04 | Article 2 | R9-5-203.D.1-2 | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #2's observation, the fingerprint clearance card for Staff #1 (start date 9/20/2021) was issued prior to start date. The date of the DPS website verification was 10/22/2021. | |||
| 2022-01-04 | article 2 | R9-5-404.C.3. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and staff interview, a 1-year-old was placed for supervision in the Infant room during morning arrival time on 12/3/2021 and more than 6 enrolled children were present in the facility. | |||
| 2022-01-04 | article 4 | R9-5-401.3. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor #2's observation and a review of 10 staff files, Staff #4 (start date 8/23/2021) lacked documentation of a minimum of a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma. | |||
| 2022-01-04 | article 4 | R9-5-404.A. | |
| Initial Comments: Per allegation and based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, the staff:child ratio was not maintained at all times: *2's Room - During morning arrival time on 12/3/2021, the ratio was 1:12 including 1-year-olds instead of 2:12 required for 1-year-olds. | |||
| 2022-01-04 | Article 5 | R9-5-501.A.1. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor #2's observation, in the 1's room, the health, safety and welfare of a child was placed at risk of harm when an enrolled child's head was covered during nap time. | |||
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