Description: As parents ourselves, we understand that choosing the best educational child care for your child is one of the hardest decisions you have to make. By providing an environment for your child where they can grow and thrive, we are confident that Phoenix Children’s Academy in Gilbert, Arizona is the best preschool you can choose. At Phoenix Children’s Academy we integrate the two most important elements in any child care or preschool to give your child a fun and educational experience – amazing teachers and a contemporary curriculum. Combined, the value our preschool offers is unparalleled. We extend our school’s value by including nutritious meals and enrichment classes such as Spanish, Sports, and Technology without additional fees.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0134211 | 2025-06-16 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00133717 investigation on 6/16/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The Plan of Correction will not be accepted at this time. The ratios observed were: Infant A - 1:3 Preschool A - 1:8 Infant B - 1:4 Preschool B - 1:22 (2:22 --> ratio when a staff member who left the room, rejoined) KRA - 1:15 Toddler A - 2:11 Toddler B - 1:5 Two-A - 1:7 Two-B - 1:7 School-age - 1:14 There were 3 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation. Other documentation observed was: Staff members' written statements. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the allegation(s) were unable to be substantiated due to lack of sufficient evidence. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The following was discussed, but not limited to: 1. Staff file documentation. 2. Presence of enrolled children in unlicensed space. | |||
| INSP-0133017 | 2025-06-04 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: **Amended** The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual compliance Inspection conducted on 6/04/2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The fingerprint clearance cards of six of six staff members were verified to be valid via the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed, but not limited to: *Ensure the name of the facility director is on the posting board at the building's entrance. *Ensure there are no toys, materials, or equipment stored in toilet rooms. *On the Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card, ensure that if there is no second parent or guardian that the information is filled in with “N/A” or crossed out. *Ensure that toxic materials such as chalk board paint are stored in locked cabinets and inaccessible to enrolled children. *Ensure that all personal products are labeled with the enrolled child's first and last name. *Ensure all required documents are completed prior to employee starting date of employment. | |||
| INSP-0044838 | 2024-06-06 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 06/06/2024 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 at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact form 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 Emergency Cards are completed. Ensure Staff sign in and out. Ensure water and cups are in vehicles during transportation. Compliance Officer #1 Monika Jones Compliance Officer #2 Stephanie Jake | |||
| INSP-0036711 | 2024-01-12 | 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. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:5 Infants: 2:7 1-year-old children: 2:13 1-year-old children: 2:11 2-year-old children: 2:11 2-year-old children: 2:12 2/3-year-old children:1:5 3-year-old children: 1:11 4-year-old children:2:17 4/5-year-old children 2:19 4/5-year-old children 1:14 There were 2 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed were staff-written statements and video footage. The Compliance Officer spoke with the complainant via telephone on 1/08/24. Upon completion of complaint investigation #67759, it was determined from observation, interview, documentation, and video footage that the allegations were substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint #67759 investigation conducted on and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1 Monika Jones Compliance Officer #2 Brian Howell | |||
| INSP-0028441 | 2023-06-13 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 06/13/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of the receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The Compliance Officer reviewed 8 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 8 out of 8 staff members were valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was completed at the time of the inspection. The following items were discussed at the time of the inspection: Cot spacing and sleeping arrangements in classrooms at nap, and playground maintenance. Compliance Officer #1: Andrea Rach Compliance Officer #2: Gwen Shawley | |||
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