Nana's Place Academy - Glendale AZ Child Care Center

10046 NORTH 43RD AVENUE , GLENDALE AZ 85302
(623) 931-5015
3 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: It is our job at Nana’s Place to maximize your child’s learning potential. We offer an academic program that approaches learning through exploration of art, music, dance, and theater.

-Nana’s Place is dedicated to providing all students with an academic program which will facilitate them to maximize to their highest potential.

-At Nana’s Place, children benefit from a child centered environment with low teacher child ratios and personalized attention. Children also benefit from professional standards supreme among other childcare providers.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-14018
  • Capacity: 150
  • Age Range: Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations CACFP
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: {3/4/5-year-old Care, Evening/Nighttime Care, Full-Day Care, Infant Care, One-year-old Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care, Two-year-old Care, Weekend Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2013-08-22
  • 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-0135857 2025-07-09 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of Complaint #135828 investigation conducted on 7/9/2025, and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer contacted the Complainant via email on 7/9/2025. A full inspection was not conducted. The following room ratios were observed: Infant's: 1:3 One's: 1:6 Two's: 2:11 Three's/ Four's: 1:13 School-age: 2:24 Five staff members were interviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed at the time of the inspection: 2 staff files. 2 of 2 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. Upon completion of the Complaint investigation, it was determined from observation and staff interviews that 5 of 5 allegations from the Complaint lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated.
INSP-0051909 2025-01-08 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the investigation was to conduct complaints #95248 and #95249 investigations on 01/08/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: Monika Jones Compliance Officer #2: Stephanie Jake Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:6 1-yr-old Children: 2:11 2-yr-old Children: 1:8 3-yr-old Children: 1:9 4/5-yr-old Children: 1:10 There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed included: incident reports, illness logs, and facility handbook. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 2:2 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. There were no deficiencies found. This is subject to change pending programmatic review.
INSP-0051737 2025-01-07 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 1/7/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell Compliance Officer # 2: Archana Navin 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days The following item is due within 10 days of receiving this document: A copy of the current violation free fire inspection
INSP-0049804 2024-10-29 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation on 10/29/24. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:6 1-year-old children: 2:13 2-year-old children: 1:7 3-year-old children: 1:12 4-year-old children: 1:9 There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. The Compliance Officers contacted the complainant via telephone on 10/28/2024. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation and interview, that 3 of 3 allegations were unable to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint #00092035 investigation conducted on 10/29/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Ensure enrolled children are in licensed activity areas. Compliance Officer #1 is Stephanie Jake. Compliance Officer #2 is Celeste Angulo.
INSP-0046467 2024-08-01 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to investigate complaint #87879 on August 1, 2024. A complete inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer #1: Stacy Marchelli Compliance Officer #2: Tara Farrell The ratios observed were: Infants 1:7 1's 1:6 2A 2:10 3/4's 1:13 School-age 1:13 Two staff members were interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: The Compliance Officer emailed the complainant for complaint 67093 on 7/31/24, no contact was made. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, observation, interview, and documentation determined one allegation was substantiated and the other allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing portal within ten days of receiving this Statement of Deficiencies.
INSP-0036332 2024-01-09 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 1/9/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell Compliance Officer # 2: Archana Navin 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
INSP-0032448 2023-09-18 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00063453 investigation conducted on 9/18/23 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 9/18/23. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell 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: 2:6 Ones/Twos: 2:15 Threes/Fours: 1:13 Four staff members were interviewed during this investigation. One staff file was reviewed 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 1 of 1 allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed.
2022-01-21 article 3 R9-5-306.B.1.
Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor's observation and review of facility documentation, the roster in the 1/2's classroom reflected the presence of 5 children in the classroom, however there were actually 6 children present.
2022-01-12 article 3 R9-5-303.B.
Initial Comments: Based on Surveyors' observations and review of facility documentation, the licensed capacity was not posted in the the Infant, 3's and School-Age classrooms.
2022-01-12 article 3 R9-5-306.A.1.
Initial Comments: Based on Surveyors' observations and review of facility documentation, 5 of 25 facility attendance records reviewed lacked the following documentation: Child #1: Admission time and signature for 1/12/22. Child #2: Admission time and signuature for 1/12/22. Child #3: Admission time and signature for 1/12/22. Child #4: Admission time and signature for 1/12/22. Child #5: Release signature for 1/6/22.
2022-01-12 article 3 R9-5-309.C.1.2.
Initial Comments: Based on Surveyors' observations and review of facility documentation, the facility lacked documentation of a current, violation-free fire inspection.
2022-01-12 article 5 R9-5-501.C.5.a-k.
Initial Comments: Based on Surveyors' observations and review of facility documentation, both the 3's classroom and School Age classroom lacked posted lesson plans.
2022-01-12 article 5 R9-5-509.C.18.e.
Initial Comments: Based on Surveyors' observations and review of facility documentation, the posted menu documented that Cheese/Beef meatballs, Hawaiian rolls, tomato sauce, banana and milk was to be served for lunch, however Salzburg steak, white rice, tangerines and milk was actually served for lunch.
2022-01-12 Article 5 R9-5-512.C.1.
Initial Comments: Based on Surveyors' observations, the two oval rugs in the 2's classrooms had an accumulation of debris and dirt embedded in the rug's carpeting.
2022-01-12 Article 5 R9-5-512.D.
Initial Comments: Based on Surveyors' observations, the caulking at the base of the toilets in the School Age restrooms was detached from the toilet bowl and the flooring beneath the toilet, and had an accumulation of a dark brown substance.

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Jay gee 2017-05-15 04:08:39
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

This is a great place hands down great people. Fun atmosphere.Great service.

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Happy Mommy 2015-02-19 19:34:24

I am pleased my my daughters progress. She brings home homework. She is always showing off things she has learned at Nana's Place.

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concerned mom 4747 2014-11-21 10:59:29

Horrible place don't ever bring your child here place is super dirty the staff is always looking so over worked, place always smells really really bad. Bathrooms are gross, office staff are rude place is over priced no control over the children, just really ghetto

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