Sounds Montessori Child Care, Llc - Phoenix AZ Child Care Center

3146 East Wier Avenue , Phoenix AZ 85040
(602) 885-1090

About the Provider

Description: SOUNDS MONTESSORI CHILD CARE, LLC is a Child Care Center in Phoenix AZ, with a maximum capacity of 76 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-19164
  • Capacity: 76
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations Empower Pack
  • 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}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2022-07-14
  • Current License Issue Date: 2025-07-14
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2026-07-13

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection # Inspection Date Inspection Type Status
INSP-0167424 2026-02-04 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00157386 investigation conducted on 2/4/26 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 2/4/26. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 1:2 Twos/Threes/Fours/School-agers: 2:8 Two staff members were interviewed during this investigation. Two staff files were reviewed 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 6 of 6 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed.
INSP-0136898 2025-07-24 Modification Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the modification inspection conducted on 7/24/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The facility is not approved for infant care at this time. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days. The following item is due within 10 days of receiving this document: Photographs of corrections A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted.
INSP-0131727 2025-05-27 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 5/27/2025 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.
INSP-0124516 2025-04-15 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00126376 investigation conducted on 4/15/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 4/15/25. A email message was sent to the Complainant on 4/15/25. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Twos/Threes: 1:3 One staff members was interviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: Attendance records. Emergency Information and Immunization record cards. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview and documentation that 1 of 1 allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed.
INSP-0044456 2024-05-29 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 5/29/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of 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, but is not limited to: 1) The staff's starting date versus date of hire/employment date, as it relates to fingerprint clearance cards and annual training cycles, 2) The Empower program is no longer subsidizing anniversary fees, 3) A copy of the current State Fire Marshall inspection to be submitted to the Department when completed, and 4) The Anniversary fee that is due in July 2024. There were 4 staff files reviewed. 4 of the 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. The Empower Assessment link was sent to the Provider at the time of the inspection.
INSP-0041571 2024-03-12 Modification Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 3/12/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Jennifer Forschino A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Please send pictures of the blue strap removed and the seal of the hole on the diaper changing table. Please send pictures of the soiled diaper and clothes bins inaccessible to the enrolled children. Please send a picture of the diaper-changing procedure posted. Please send a picture of the towel dispenser filled.
INSP-0034123 2023-11-02 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint case # 00065371 investigation on 11/2/2023. Compliance Officer #1: David Ramos Compliance Officer #2: Heather Bauer A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratio observed was 3 and up: 1:3 There was 1 staff member interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: complainant by phone on 10/27/2023. 1 staff file was reviewed. The fingerprint clearance card for 1 staff was verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the complaint investigation. Documentation observed was: 8/2023 staff attendance records, 8/2023 children’s attendance records and an emergency card. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, documentation and interview that the allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to change pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections is not being accepted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections to the Department's online portal when notified to do so.
INSP-0028147 2023-06-09 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 6/9/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: David Ramos Compliance Officer #2: Sherri Pavlisick Compliance Officer #2 reviewed 2 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of the 2 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Empower survey was not completed at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Correction to the Department's online portal within 10 days of receipt of this Inspection Report.

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