Description: SHELLIE'S EARLY START LEARNING CENTER #4 is a Child Care Center in PHOENIX AZ, with a maximum capacity of 54 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-0157968 | 2025-08-18 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 8/18/2025 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. 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. | |||
| INSP-0047219 | 2024-08-20 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 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. The Empower Survey was completed online at the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer #1: Archana Navin Compliance Officer #2: Brian Howell | |||
| INSP-0043400 | 2024-05-03 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00083396 investigation conducted on 5/3/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 5/3/24. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell The Written Document of Corrections is not requested at this time. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 1:5 Ones/Twos: 1:4 Twos: 1:9 Threes/Fours: 1:9 Fours/Fives: 1:11 Three staff members were interviewed 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 1of 1 allegation was substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed. | |||
| INSP-0035561 | 2023-12-12 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 12/12/2023. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint #00066756 investigation conducted on 12/12/2023 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 following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 1:3 2 year-olds: 2:11 3-4 year-olds: 1:9 4 year-olds: 1:13 Three staff members were interviewed during this investigation. The following documents were reviewed: *Classroom rosters. *Accident/injury reports. Upon completion of complaint investigation #00066756, it was determined from observation, staff interviews, and documentation, that the allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. Compliance Officer #1 is Brian Howell. Compliance Officer #2 is Patti Longman. | |||
| INSP-0031077 | 2023-08-21 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 8/21/23 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 | |||
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I have the best time at shellies. The staff is awesome and they are also reasonably in prices.