Magic Keys To Learning Children's Development Cent - Phoenix AZ Child Care Center

3450 EAST VAN BUREN STREET , PHOENIX AZ 85008
(602) 225-2543
1 Review

About the Provider

Description: Magic Keys to Learning has a mission to help your child become a successful learner. We combine needs for families and partnership together. We help the future leaders of the world be ready, not just for kindergartner but in life.
We opened February 14, 2013 and little by little have grown.
We specialize in the children's needs.
We are DES APPROVED
Children range from six weeks old to twelve years old.
Before and After school Programs
Home-Style Meals
Literacy & Language
BOKS Program
Inclusion Program

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-16348
  • Capacity: 89
  • Age Range: Infants up to 12 years old
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations DES
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: {3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Infant Care, One-year-old Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care, Two-year-old Care}
  • Schools Served: Baltz District, Wilson Primary
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2013-02-07
  • Current License Issue Date: 2026-02-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2027-01-31
  • 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-0163931 2025-12-17 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: No deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/17/25. This report is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was discussed at the time of the inspection. Please complete within 10 days. The DES Group Size evaluation 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 are not limited to: - Modification application procedures (use of infant room) - Statement of Services - Staff files documentation (tuberculosis, new employee and annual training, hire/rehire) - First aid kits - Facility maintenance and cleaning schedules - Play equipment maintenance
INSP-0051519 2024-12-27 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/27/2024 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 Empower Self Assessment was emailed to the director. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was completed on-site. 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: 1). Ensuring fans are maintained in a clean condition. 2). Ensuring brooms are kept out of reach from enrolled children. 3). Ensuring electrical outlets are covered. 4). Ensuring diaper changing surfaces are kept smooth and seamless. Compliance Officer is AuReyon Thompson
INSP-0036168 2024-01-03 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 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 completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 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 are not limited to: *Ensure outdoor toys are maintained and jump ropes are stored when not in use. *Ensure Emergency, Information and Immunization Records are complete. *Reduce soft toys in the infant room. Compliance Officer #1 is Patti Longman. Deputy Bureau Chief is Dale Evans.
INSP-0032989 2023-09-28 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The ratios observed were: Infants: 1:3 1-2 year-olds: 2:12 3-4 year-olds: 2:12 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 3 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Director The Compliance Officer attempted to contact the complainant via telephone on 9/28/2023, however, was unable to speak to the complainant. Upon completion of complaint investigation #00062561, it was determined from staff interviews, that the allegations were substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint #00062561 investigation conducted on 3/01/2022 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1 is Patti Longman. Compliance Officer #2 is Denise Ruffalo.
2022-01-12 article 5 R9-5-503.A.3.4.
Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the 1's room soiled clothing container lacked a liner.
2022-01-12 Article 5 R9-5-512.F.8.
Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in the Girls' restroom, there was one sink that was not in operable condition.
2022-01-12 Article 6 R9-5-603.C.2.
Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Playground: *There were large bags of garden soil stacked on top of each located near the blue wall in the patio area. *There was an adult-size metal shovel, and three wooden sticks leaning on the bags of garden soil. *There was peeling, rusted metal located throughout the fence area. *There was overgrown weeds located under the play equipment.

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Reviews

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Jennifer 2014-08-31 23:32:43

Caring, calm, professional daycare. But it's not just a daycare, I love how its also a learning center. My children enjoy coming here. No complaints, no accidents. I love this place. I have for so long struggled to find a perfect place and Magic Keys seems to know everything. They not only help children, but help us, parents with what they can. When I go there, I feel like I am dropping my kids off at my moms house or a close relative. Thank you

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