PHOENIX CHILDREN'S ACADEMY PRIVATE SCHOOL # 226 - Surprise AZ Child Care Center

15562 N Reems Rd , SURPRISE AZ 85374
(623) 201-2480

About the Provider

Description:

Phoenix Children's Academy Private Preschool, Surprise is much more than just daycare. We offer infant, preschool and child care programs with a curriculum that prepares every student to thrive in the next step in their life. We provide parents peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a setting as nurturing as home. Before and after school programs also available.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-14901
  • Capacity: 209
  • 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, Full-Day Care, Infant Care, One-year-old Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care, Two-year-old Care}
  • Transportation: To/From School
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2016-01-13
  • Current License Issue Date: 2025-08-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2026-07-31
  • 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-0157066 2025-08-06 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct Complaint investigations #138049, #138556, and #138612 on 3/6/2025. There were no deficiencies observed and are subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer made contact with one of the three Complainants. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:10, 1:2 1-year-old children: 2:8, 2:7 2-year-old children: 1:7 2-year-old children: 1:8, 2:10, 1:8 3-year-old children: 2:17, 1:10 4-5-year-old children: 1:8 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed: classroom rosters, sign in and out sheets, Emergency Information and Immunization Record cards, court documentation, accident and incident reports, and 1 staff file. The fingerprint clearance card for 1 of 1 staff members was verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Upon completion of the Complaint investigation #138049, it was determined from facility documentation and staff statements that 2 of 2 allegations were unable to be substantiated due to the lack of sufficient evidence. Upon completion of the Complaint investigation #138556, it was determined from facility documentation and staff statements that 1of 1 allegations was unable to be substantiated due to the lack of sufficient evidence. Upon completion of the Complaint investigation #138612, it was determined from facility documentation and staff statements that 1of 1 allegations was unable to be substantiated due to the lack of sufficient evidence. During the exit interview, the following information was discussed, but not limited to: *Tummy Time *Supervision
INSP-0097970 2025-03-06 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct Complaint investigation #00116295 on 3/6/2025. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A paper copy of the Notice Of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Rights was given to the Facility Director Designee. The Compliance Officer could not make contact with the Complainant. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:8 1-year-old children: 1:3 1-year-old children: 1:5 2-year-old children: 1:7 2-year-old children: 1:5 3-year-old children: 1:2 3-5-year-old children: 2:22 There were 5 staff interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed: name to face rosters and 6 staff files. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Upon completion of the Complaint investigation #00116295, it was determined from facility documentation, staff statements. and the Compliance Officer’s observation that 1 of 2 allegations was substantiated and 1 of 2 allegations was unable to be substantiated due to lack of sufficient evidence. During the exit interview the following information was discussed but not limited to: *Maintain documentation of the submission of the DCS Central Registry Form prior to the starting date of employment.
INSP-0045982 2024-07-15 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/15/2024 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 link was emailed to the Provider. The DES group size was observed to be compliant at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 8 of 8 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: *Continue to monitor outdoor picnic table for rough splintery wood. *Attendance records will have a signature and time for each admission and release of enrolled children. *Lanyards attached to a pacifier will not be in the crib *Cracked trash can lids will be repaired or replaced Compliance Officer is Heather Bauer.
INSP-0033197 2023-10-04 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct Complaint investigation #00063705 on 10/4/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:7 1-year-old children: 2:11 1-year-old children: 1:6 2-year-old children: 2:12 2-year-old children: 2:12 3-year-old children: 1:13 3-year-old children: 1:5 4-year-old children: 1:6 4 and 5-year-old children: 2:14 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Facility Director Compliance Officer #1 spoke with the complainant via telephone. Documentation observed: name to face rosters. required training schedule (included cleaning and sanitation). Please answer the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Upon completion of the Complaint investigation #00063705, it was determined from observation, staff statements and documentation, that 1 of 3 allegations was substantiated and 2 of 3 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint investigation conducted on 10/4/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1 is Heather Bauer. Compliance Officer #2 is Fred Geyser.
INSP-0029801 2023-07-18 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/18/2023 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 at the time of the inspection. The DES group size was observed to be compliant 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: *Outdoor fences should be monitored for rust. *Activity tables should be monitored to ensure they can be sanitized. A wood table that looses its varnish will could become porous and can no longer be sanitized. Compliance Officer is Heather Bauer.

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