Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Mill Avenue Preschool
Tempe, AZ
· Maricopa County
4431 SOUTH MILL AVENUE,
Tempe, AZ 85282
Quick Facts
Capacity
113 children
Age Range
Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
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}
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CDC-15000
License Issued
Oct 1, 2025
Active Through
Sep 30, 2026
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
CACFP
District Office
ADHS Division of Licensing Services
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About the Provider
At Mill Avenue our ethos is based on the understanding that children are foremost their own educators – natural learners with ability, curiosity and imagination. A child’s experience in the early years has a major impact on their future. We believe each child deserves the best possible start in life and the support to fulfill their potential. As professionals we nurture their learning by providing the opportunity and tools to enable all our children to be happy, secure and independent individuals.
We believe many different characteristics and intrinsic values go into making a great teacher. That’s why we hold our teachers to a higher standard in order to make a difference in your child’s education.
We believe many different characteristics and intrinsic values go into making a great teacher. That’s why we hold our teachers to a higher standard in order to make a difference in your child’s education.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0159020 | 2025-09-09 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the Compliance Inspection conducted on 9/10/2025, 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. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. 11 of 12 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: 1.) Ensure all exit doors are unlocked during business hours. 2.) Ensure all outlets are covered with safety plugs. 3.) Ensure the weekly menu reflects the specific foods being served. 4.) Ensure the garden is in a clean condition before use. 5.) Reminder for all staff, including the Director and Assistant Director, to sign in and out daily. 6.) Reminder to send updated gas inspection upon completion. | |||
| INSP-0157479 | 2025-08-18 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiency was observed at the time of Complaint #00139164 investigation conducted on 8/18/25 and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 8/18/25. 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: Infants: 1:5 Ones: 2:7 Twos: 2:9 Threes/Fours: 2:10 Three staff members were interviewed 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 2 of 2 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiency was observed. | |||
| INSP-0048914 | 2024-10-04 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to investigate complaint #90986 on October 4, 2024. A complete inspection was not conducted. No deficiencies were observed at the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer: Stacy Marchelli The ratios observed were: Infants 1:2 1's 1:6 2's 2:11 3's and older 2:16 Five staff members were interviewed during this investigation. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0048865 | 2024-10-03 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: Amended 10/8/2024 The purpose of the inspection was to investigate complaint #90986 on October 3, 2024. A complete inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer: Stacy Marchelli The ratios observed were: 1's and older: 2:8 Three staff members were interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: The Compliance Officer emailed the complainant for additional information. The documentation observed was the facility's disenrollement policy and staff files. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that one allegation was substantiated and two allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please do not send a plan of correction at this time. | |||
| INSP-0047785 | 2024-09-17 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: AMENDED September 26, 2024, R9-5-517.A.10 The following deficiencies were observed during the compliance inspection conducted on September 17, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Stacy Marchelli Compliance Officer #2: Tara Farrell A complete inspection was conducted at this time. Four fingerprint clearance cards were verified through the DPS website during the inspection. Please do not submit the Plan of Corrections at this time. A link to the Empower Survey was emailed to the facility director. | |||
| INSP-0036948 | 2024-01-26 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00068053 investigation conducted on 1/26/24 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 Provider Meeting 1 will be conducted, as facility management discovered the incident and followed the required reporting procedures. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 2:6 Ones: 2:8 Twos: 2:8 Threes/Fours: 2:13 One staff member was interviewed during this investigation. One staff file was reviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: Video footage Police report from Tempe Police Department Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview and documentation that 1 of 1 allegation was substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed. | |||
| INSP-0033114 | 2023-10-04 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00064406 investigation conducted on 10/4/23 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 10/4/23. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell Compliance Officer # 2: Archana Navin The Written Document of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 2:7 Ones: 2:7 Twos/Threes: 2:10 Threes/Fours: 2:18 School-agers: 2:21 Two staff members were interviewed during this investigation. One staff files was reviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: Classroom rosters Incident reports Facility video footage Staff written statements Police report. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview and documentation that 2 of 3 allegations were substantiated. The other allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed. | |||
| INSP-0032733 | 2023-09-27 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 9/27/23 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey was completed online at the time of the inspection. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days | |||
| 2022-01-28 | article 3 | R9-5-306.B.1. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor's observation and review of facility documentation, the roster in the 4's classroom reflected the presence of 10 children, however there were actually 11 children present in the classroom. | |||
| 2022-01-28 | article 4 | R9-5-404.A. | |
| Initial Comments: Per allegation Based on Surveyor's observation and review of facility documentation, the roster for the Infant classroom showed that on 1/24/22 the staff-to-child ratio was 1:6 instead of the required ratio of 2:6. | |||
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