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Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy, Gilbert is much more than just daycare. We offer infant, preschool, child care, and private kindergarten 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. The classrooms are fully equipped with Montessori materials and are staffed by trained, certified, and experienced teachers who respect the needs of the children and are dedicated to making a positive difference.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0171199 | 2026-04-02 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed during the Compliance inspection conducted on April 2, 2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 6 of the 6 fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were verified through the DPS website during the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing portal within 10 days of receiving this Statement of Deficiencies. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: **Criminal History Affidavits are completed before staff's date of employment **Enrolled children's products are labeled with first and last names **Thermometers in refrigerators and freezers **Current Facility license is posted on the main board **Diapering procedures | |||
| INSP-0165197 | 2025-12-19 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint Case #00153715 investigation conducted on December 19, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A plan of corrections will not be accepted at this time. The ratios observed were: Infants: 2:6 1's/2's : 2:10, 2:8, 1:6 2's: 2:12 3's/ 4's: 2:21 Five staff members were interviewed during the investigation. Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that 4 of the 5 allegations were substantiated. 1 of 5 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. | |||
| INSP-0164553 | 2025-12-08 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint Case #00152005 investigation conducted on December 8, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The ratios observed were: Infants: 1:4, 1:4 1's: 2:6, 1:3, 2:10 2's: 2:9, 2:10 3's-5’s: 1:11, 2:19 Four staff members were interviewed during the investigation. Based on the staff interview, it was determined that one of the two allegations was substantiated. The other allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. Please submit the plan of corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0135572 | 2025-07-02 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint Case #00134775 investigation conducted on 7/2/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The ratios observed were: Infants: 2:6 ,1:4 1's: 1:5, 1:6, 2:10, 1:6 2's: 2:11, 1:6 3's: 2:17 4's/5's: 1:9 The Complainant was contacted on 7/1/2025. Four staff members were interviewed during the investigation. Based on the staff interview, it was determined that one of the two allegations was substantiated. The other allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. Please submit the plan of corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0130916 | 2025-05-06 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint case #00128187 investigation conducted on 5/6/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The ratios observed were: Infants: 2:8 ,1:5 1's: 1:4, 1:6 1's-2's: 1:5, 1:6 2's: 2:11 2's-3's: 2:10 3's-5's: 1:10, 1:11, 1:8 The Complainant was contacted on 5/6/2025. Three staff members were interviewed during the investigation. Based on the staff interview, it was determined that the one allegation was substantiated. Please submit the plan of corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0115648 | 2025-04-03 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed during the annual compliance inspection conducted on April 3, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 4 of the 4 fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were verified through the DPS website during the inspection. Please send via email the following documents: *Violation-free fire inspection report Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing portal within 10 days of receiving this Statement of Deficiencies. The following items were discussed, but are not limited to: **Staff Fingerprint card verification must be completed before the date of employment **Enrolled children's products are labeled with first and last names. **Infant crib mattresses are maintained in a sanitizable condition (waterproof) **Lesson Plans are dated and maintained on file for 12 months | |||
| INSP-0048018 | 2024-09-11 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: No deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint #00089313 investigation conducted on 9/11/2024 and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infant 1: 2:7 Infant 2: 2:5 Infant 3: 2:9 Toddler 1: 2:9 Toddler 2: 2:9 Toddler 3: 2:13 Toddler 4: 1:6 Primary 1: 2:13 Primary 3: 2:21 Four staff members were interviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: *Incident report and staff files. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview and documentation that 4 of 4 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. Compliance Officer #1 is Brian Howell Compliance Officer #2 is AuReyon Thompson | |||
| INSP-0042321 | 2024-04-11 | Complaint,Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation #81446. An annual compliance inspection was also conducted. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint investigation and inspection completed on 04/11/2024, subject to change pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The ratios observed were: Infant 1: 1:5 Infant 2: 1:4 Mobile Infant 1: 2:9 Mobile Infant 2: 1:5 Toddler 1: 2:11 Toddler 2: 1:8 Toddler 3: 1:5 Primary 2: 1:13 Primary 4: 2:17 There were 2 staff and 1 facility director interviewed during this investigation. There were 5 staff files reviewed during this investigation. 5 of 5 fingerprint cards were verified as valid via the DPS website. Compliance Officer #1 contacted the complainant via telephone on 4/8/2024 and was able to speak to the complainant. Documentation observed included: Emergency Information, and Immunization Record cards, staff attendance records, illness and injury log, January-April 2024, children's attendance records, and incident reports. Upon completion of complaint investigation #81446, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that 1 of 3 allegations was substantiated. 2 of the 3 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following items were discussed but, not limited to: *Maintain the facility in a clean condition. *Complete Emergency Information, Immunization, and Record cards. *Complete the medication authorization forms. Compliance Officer #1 is Archana Navin Compliance Officer #2 is Dawn Rathburn | |||
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