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S.U.S.D.#48 - DESERT CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Scottsdale, AZ · Maricopa County
10203 EAST MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN RANCH ROAD, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
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Quick Facts

Capacity
185 children
Age Range
Three to Five; School-Age
Type of Care
{3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care}
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (480) 484-1700
10203 EAST MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN RANCH ROAD
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CDC-13171
License Issued
Aug 1, 2025
Expired
Jul 31, 2026
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
Empower Pack
District Office
ADHS Division of Licensing Services

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About the Provider

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Desert Canyon Elementary School provides a safe, caring, developmentally appropriate environment that enhances dignity and honors diversity while challenging all students to meet their intellectual and creative potential. All students are offered the highest academic challenge that is meaningful and relevant.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday
  • Open Hours8:40am-3:15pm

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection # Inspection Date Inspection Type Status
INSP-0171552 2026-04-09 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 4/9/2026 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. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights to the provider at the time of inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was left with the provider on-site. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection.
INSP-0124638 2025-04-15 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 4/15/2025 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 Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights to the provider at the time of inspection. The Empower Self Assessment was emailed to the provider. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was left with the provider on-site. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1). Ensuring that parents/guardians are documenting admission and release of a child with a time and a signature. 2). Ensuring that DPS result documentation is added to the staff files. 3). Ensuring that the back of the Criminal History Affidavit is in the staff files. 4). Ensuring the menu is posted on the main posting board.
INSP-0042964 2024-04-19 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 4/19/2024 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. 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. Compliance Officer: Archana Navin

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