P.V.U.S.D.#69 - DESERT SHADOWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Scottsdale AZ Child Care Center

5902 EAST SWEETWATER AVENUE , SCOTTSDALE AZ 85254
(602) 449-6900

About the Provider

Description: The mission of Desert Shadows Elementary School is to lead students to individual excellence be creating a positive, collaborative and professional community.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-6961
  • Capacity: 202
  • Age Range: Three to Five; School-Age
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations DES
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: {3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 1999-08-23
  • 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-0166918 2026-01-27 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 1/27/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 3 of 3 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search.
INSP-0164013 2025-12-01 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Self-report Complaint #00151734 investigation conducted on 12/1/2025, 12/4/2025, and 12/10/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection of the facility was not conducted. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The following classroom ratios were observed on 12/1/2025: School-age: 2:17 Four staff members were interviewed during this investigation on 12/1/2025, 12/4/2025, and 12/10/2025. Two children were interviewed on 12/4/2025. Three staff files were reviewed during this investigation on 12/1/2025. 3 of 3 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The following documentation was reviewed: Staff statements and video footage were reviewed on 12/10/2025. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview and based on review of the video footage, 1 of 1 allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed.
INSP-0052162 2025-01-28 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 2 of 2 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. Compliance Officer: Archana Navin
INSP-0037164 2024-01-29 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed during the compliance inspection conducted on January 29, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Stacy Marchelli A complete inspection was conducted at this time. Three fingerprint clearance cards were verified through the DPS website during the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing portal within ten days of receiving this Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Surveyor was completed during the inspection.
2022-01-20 article 3 R9-5-306.A.1.
Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor's observation, 3 of 10 children Attendance Records reviewed lacked: Child #1 and Child #2: No times of departure and signatures on 1/19/2022. Child #3: signed into with only and individual's first name and last initial.
2022-01-20 Article 5 R9-5-516.B.3.a-f.
Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor's observation, and a review of medication forms the following lacked: The medication consent form for Child #4's prescription medication lacked the dates of administration.
2022-01-20 Article 5 R9-5-516.B.4.a.
Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, Child #5's prescription medication was dispensed by the pharmacy with two auto-injectors, but only one was present.
2022-01-20 Article 5 R9-5-516.B.b.
Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor's observation, in the after school program, there were over counter medication tablets in blister packs, but without the box.

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