The Growing Place Preschool - Gilbert AZ Child Care Center

744 WEST RAY ROAD STE 104 , GILBERT AZ 85233
(480) 855-4700

About the Provider

Description: We strive to follow all criteria set forth by The National Association for the Education of Young Children. You can learn more about this organization at www.naeyc.org. We keep a low classroom ratio of 9 students to 1 teacher. This is lower than the state required ratio of 13 to 1. This lower ratio allows for more individualized attention.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-13118
  • Capacity: 59
  • Age Range: Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • 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, One-year-old Care, School-Age Child Care, Two-year-old Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2007-01-11
  • Current License Issue Date: 2026-01-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2026-12-31
  • District Office: ADHS Division of Licensing Services
  • District Office Phone: (602) 364-2539 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection # Inspection Date Inspection Type Status
INSP-0163564 2025-11-24 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/24/2025, 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. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection.
INSP-0050911 2024-12-03 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed during the Annual Inspection conducted on December 3, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Celeste Angulo A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified through the DPS website during the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: **Discussed the submission of Background Checks **Cleaning supplies/materials are maintained out of reach of enrolled children. **Children's personal product labeling **Restrooms maintained free of items not related to restrooms.
INSP-0035375 2023-12-05 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/5/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1 is David Ramos Compliance Officer #2 is Monika Jones 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. During the exit interview, the following item was discussed but are not limited to: *A diaper-changing surface with a hole that has been covered, sealed with a cap, and then caulked is acceptable. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies.

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