Description: SHELLIE'S EARLY START LEARNING CENTER #2 is a Child Care Center in PHOENIX AZ, with a maximum capacity of 160 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0167620 | 2026-02-04 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the Compliance Inspection conducted on 2/4/2026, 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. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1)Tummy time, 2) Developmentally appropriate toys and equipment for the infant room, 3) Required training for infant room staff, including SIDS, tummy time and shaken baby syndrome. 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0166300 | 2026-01-12 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to complete a modification inspection on 1/12/26. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. In addition, please submit the revised architectural drawings, reflecting the dimensions and square footage for the remodeled 1 year old and 2 year old rooms. | |||
| INSP-0131016 | 2025-05-07 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00129394 investigation on 05/7/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: One -two year olds: 1:6, and Three-Five year olds and older: 1:13. There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 4 children interviewed during the investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation. The fingerprint clearance card for the staff was verified to be valid through the DPS website. Others interviewed: The complainant. Documentation observed was a partial video of the incident, a list of children's names for the bus pick up, and the preschool and school age rosters. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation that 3 of 3 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiency was observed and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0130798 | 2025-05-05 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00129394 investigation on 05/5/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:1, One -two year olds: 2:6, and Three-Five year olds and older: 1:7. There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation. The fingerprint clearance card for the staff was verified to be valid through the DPS website. Others interviewed: The complainant. Documentation observed was a list of children's names for the bus pick up, and the preschool and school age rosters. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation that 3 of 3 allegations lacked sufficient evidence and was unable to be substantiated. | |||
| INSP-0052722 | 2025-02-05 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 2/5/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer #1: Jennifer Flicker Name of Compliance Officer #2: Tricia Tartaglio The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1) Tummy time rule and related requirements, and 2) Crib spacing requirements when side-by-side cribs are occupied and overall crib arrangement in the infant room. There were 4 staff files reviewed. 4 of the 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. | |||
| INSP-0046450 | 2024-07-30 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00087456 on 7/30/24. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Name of the Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed with the Director but not limited to: *General discussion about mandating reporting requirements, as related to R9-5-307. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:5, One & two-year-olds: 2:19, Three & four-year-olds: 1:8, and Five-years and older: 1:12. There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation. The fingerprint clearance card for the staff was verified to be valid through the DPS website. Others interviewed: The complainant. Documentation observed was the facility's incident report regarding the incident, including a staff statement. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation that the 3 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiency was observed and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0041461 | 2024-03-08 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 3/8/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 4 of 4 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. 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 was discussed but not limited to: 1. Pain relieving packets are not allowed to be used by enrolled children. 2. First aid kits must contain all of the required contents. 3. The courtyard: sharp metal, chunks of peeling paint, metal hooks with sharp edges, bolts protruding, exposed rust near the door, and a cracked floor tile. 4. The Parent Handbook (insurance available for review). 5. Specific items on the menu (cheese and juice). 6. Complete parent signatures on the sign in sheets. 3 vehicles (HRA8B8A, CSA06S, & Bus 2284) were inspected and are approved for use by enrolled children. The Toddler playground and the Toddler building is not approved for use by enrolled children and was not inspected. The courtyard is not approved for use by enrolled children. Compliance Officer #1 is Tricia Tartaglio Compliance Officer #2 is Heather Bauer | |||
| INSP-0029599 | 2023-07-18 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation #60860 on 7/18/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. Ratios observed were as follows: Infants 1:2 1's & 2's 1:4 3's & up 2:15 There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: The complainant. Upon completion of Complaint investigation #60860 it was determined from the Compliance Officers' observations and interviews that 2 of 2 allegations were unsubstantiated. The allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The children were all sent home and the last child left the facility at 3:30pm. Compliance Officer #1 is Tricia Tartaglio Compliance Officer #2 is Gwen Shawley | |||
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