Little Palms Preschool - Mesa AZ Child Care Center

9601 EAST BROWN ROAD , MESA AZ 85207
(480) 986-9436

About the Provider

Description: We believe that children are valued members of God's family who benefit by being respected, loved, and led by caring adults. Children need time to ponder, experiment, discover, and grow in an unhurried and accepting atmosphere. We take care to insure that our school enhances these important years of development, providing opportunities to learn through play, experiences and interaction. Our program is designed to provide spiritual, physical, cognitive, social/emotional and creative experiences at the developmental level of the young child. Activities are Christ-centered, showing God's love and guidance in all areas of Christian living. The preschool and pre-k programs are flexible and varied, our kindergarten program offers a full day of listening and interacting which leads to exciting adventures on the path of a lifetime to the love of learning. Our experienced and educated teachers and aides plan for the needs and abilities of each individual child in their classes. Provision is made for experimentation and creative activities, and children develop self confidence and trust as they acquire skills necessary for personal expression and positive social interaction. We believe children benefit when school and family work together to promote their learning and care.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-10000
  • Capacity: 52
  • Age Range: Twos; Three to Five;
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations Empower Pack
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: {3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Part Day Care, Two-year-old Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2002-10-23
  • Current License Issue Date: 2025-10-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2026-09-30
  • District Office: ADHS Division of Licensing Services
  • District Office Phone: (602) 364-2539 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection # Inspection Date Inspection Type Status
INSP-0173610 2026-05-07 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed during the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 05/07/2026 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at 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 Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed 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. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but not limited to: *Revised rules and updated forms, water fountain, fence maintenance, screen time on lesson plan, vary fire drill times, posting allergies, and immunization exemption form.
INSP-0158131 2025-08-19 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/19/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. Please submit your Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Services. The Empower Self-Survey was emailed to the director following the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Please ensure a violation free fire inspection report is submitted after re-inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but not limited to: *Fire extinguishers. *Air freshener accessible to children. *Outdoor water fountain.
INSP-0158164 2025-08-19 Modification Complete
Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 8/19/2025, but is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. A full inspection was not conducted at the time. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but not limited to: *Removed pad. *Ensure diaper surface is smooth. *Pull-up procedures. *Personal item labeling.
INSP-0047363 2024-08-21 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/21/2024 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 Emergency Disaster Contact Form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was emailed to the program. Please complete it within 10 days. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 staff members and 1 volunteer were verified to be 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: *Ensure rosters are taken to the playground. *Ensure electronic cords are secured and inaccessible. *Ensure items are not stored in the bathrooms. *Ensure Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards have all required items. The Compliance Officer is Patti Longman.
INSP-0031669 2023-08-28 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed a the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/28/2023, 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 Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed a the time of the inspection. The DES Contact form was completed at the time of inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards of 4 of 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Ensure fire extinguisher inspection documents have the name of the Inspector. *Ensure diaper wipes are labeled with children's name or school's name. *Ensure teacher's personal items are in a locked area or inaccessible to enrolled children. *Ensure staff members sign in and out daily. Compliance Officer #1 is Patti Longman. Compliance Officer #2 is Denise Ruffalo.

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