TUTOR TIME CHILD CARE/ LEARNING CENTERS 3 - Gilbert AZ Child Care Center

3901 EAST GUADALUPE ROAD , GILBERT AZ 85234
(480) 633-3737

About the Provider

Description: At Tutor Time, our educational child care begins with a deep respect for your child’s eagerness to learn and capacity to develop meaningful relationships. We believe that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults can provide the basis for a lifelong love of learning. Our dedicated and highly trained teachers focus on creating these nurturing relationships that allow children to feel valued and empowered. This philosophy inspires the Tutor Time® StartSmartTM and LifeSmartTM curriculums, which focus on developing your child’s unique interests and abilities with hands-on active learning and opportunities for self-expression. Our Whole Child Education philosophy cultivates your child’s entire being. And our Creating Character program teaches skills such as teamwork, citizenship, kindness and respect. By focusing on developing meaningful relationships, we are creating a meaningful environment for your child to learn, grow and excel.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-13863
  • Capacity: 223
  • Age Range: Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations CACFP
  • 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: 2017-01-18
  • Current License Issue Date: 2026-02-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2027-01-31
  • 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-0167469 2026-01-30 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint investigation conducted on 1/30/2026 for case #00157512 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 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. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:9 1's: 1:6 1's/2's: 2:5 2's: 1:7 2's/3's/4's: 2:11 3's/4's/5's: 2:12 7 staff were interviewed at the time of the inspection. Others interviewed: Complainant and Director. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00157512, it was determined from observation and interview that 1 of 1 allegation was substantiated. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection.
INSP-0165879 2026-01-07 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 1/7/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. Please submit your Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Group-size contract form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 8 of 8 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but not limited to: *Maintain the fence surrounding the playground *Ensure hoses are stored when not in use *Updated information on TB Attestation and 24 hours of Annual training *Medication policy *Cleaning schedule for classrooms *Use of licensed bathrooms
INSP-0100487 2025-03-10 Modification Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 3/10/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections 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: *Ensure crib mattresses are maintained in a repaired condition, and *Ensure tummy time is documented. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. The Infant room has been approved with a new capacity of 15.
INSP-0051831 2025-01-08 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 1/8/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Chloe-James Rossi Compliance Officer Supervisor: Andrea Rach The Plan of Corrections 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: *Ensure the playground fence line is maintained free from hazards, *Ensure licensed capacities are posted in each room, *Ensure diaper products are stored in the diaper changing area, *Ensure water bottles in the 1's/2's rooms are labeled with the child's first and last name, *Ensure crib sheets are maintained in a clean condition, *Ensure the bolts at the base of toilets are covered, and *Ensure infant feeding instructions are posted in the kitchen, *Ensure infant feeding instructions are updated as needed, and *Ensure the village is free from hazards before use. There were 6 staff files reviewed. 6 of the 6 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection
INSP-0043559 2024-05-20 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Complaint investigation (Case# 00082814) conducted on 05/20/2024 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. The investigation was completed on 05/20/2024. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Monika Jones A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants - 2:8 Ones - 2:7, 2:13 Twos - 1:8 Threes - 2:15 Threes/Fours - 1:11 5 staff were interviewed. 2 staff files were reviewed. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via the DPS website search. Documentation reviewed: daily classroom rosters 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.
INSP-0036542 2024-01-10 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 01/10/2024 subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: David Ramos Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. 6 of 6 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey link was provided at the time of inspection. Please complete within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: **Room temperature requirements **Current lesson plans posted in activity areas **Clean equipment kept inaccessible to enrolled children **Equipment/supply requirements for 2's/3's **Crib standards - clean, tight-fitting sheets
INSP-0032930 2023-09-28 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Complaint investigation (Case# 61926) conducted on 09/28/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A complaint investigation was attempted on 09/28/2023 regarding Case #63941. The Facility Director informed the Compliance Officers that law enforcement was involved with Case #63941. This complaint investigation for Case #63941 was placed on a temporary hold until law enforcement concluded its investigation. The following deficiencies were observed during the 2nd Complaint investigation (Case #63941) on 11/28/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The investigation was completed on 11/29/2023. The Written Documentation of Corrections was not accepted at the time of inspection on 11/28/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at the time of both complaint investigations. The Compliance Officer attempted to contact the complainants for complaints #61926 and #63941 on 09/27/2023 via telephone and email. A return response was not received as of the date of this report. At the time of the 11/28/2023 investigation, 0 of 1 fingerprint clearance card was determined to be valid per a DPS website search. Ratios observed on 09/28/2023 were: Infants: 2:5 1-year-old children: 2:7 1-year-old children 1:1 2-year-old children: 2:10 3-year-old children: 2:16 3-year-old children: 1:5 Ratios observed on 11/28/2023 were: Infants: 2:8 Ones: 2:6, 3:14 Twos: 1:8 Threes: 2:16, 1:11, 1:8 Fours/Fives: 2:22 There were 3 staff interviewed during the investigation on 09/28/2023. 5 staff and 2 children were interviewed during the investigation on 11/28/2023. The following documentation was reviewed: 1 staff file, Emergency Information and Immunization Record cards, incident reports Upon completion of complaint investigation #61926, it was determined from observation and interview, and documentation, that 1 of 1 allegation was unsubstantiated due to the lack of sufficient evidence. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #63941, it was determined from staff interview that 2 of 2 allegations were substantiated. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Monika Jones
2022-01-12 Article 2 R9-5-203.E.
Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor #2's observations and a review of 7 staff files, Staff #1 (hire date 08/20/2020) was lacking documentation of submission of information necessary to complete the DCS Central Registry background check.
2022-01-12 article 2 R9-5-404.C.3.
Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor #1's observations and staff interview, Child #5 was observed walking independently in the infant room. After a roster check of every room, there were 71 children present in the facility. Staff stated the child was over 12 months old.
2022-01-12 article 3 R9-5-302.A.1-18.
Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor #2's observations and a review of facility documentation, the Facility's parent handbook was lacking a description of the liability insurance required and a statement that documentation of the liability insurance coverage is available for review on the facility premises.
2022-01-12 article 3 R9-5-303.A
Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor #2's observations and a review of facility documentation, the main posting board lacked the following required information: **Name of Facility Director. **Name of individual designated to act on behalf of the facility director. **Notice of the availability of facility inspection reports available on the facilty premises. *Previously cited on 01/17/2020
2022-01-12 article 3 R9-5-303.B.
Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor #2's observations and a review of facility documentation, a posted room capacity was lacking in the following areas: **Toddler I **Toddler II **Early Preschool **Preschool *Previously cited on 01/17/2020
2022-01-12 article 3 R9-5-306.A.1.
Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor #1's observations and a review of enrolled children's attendance records, the following records were lacking information, as required: **Child #1 - On 01/04/2022 and 01/11/2022, release times and release signatures were lacking. **Child #2 - On 01/04/2022, a release time and a release signature were lacking. **Child #3 - On 01/07/2022, a release signature was lacking. **Child #4 - On 01/05/2022, a release time and a release signature were lacking; and on 01/10/2022, an admission signature was lacking. *Previously cited on 01/17/2020
2022-01-12 article 3 R9-5-309.C.1.2.
Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor #2's observations and a review of facility documentation, the facility was lacking documentation of a current, violation-free fire inspection. The annual fire inspection on file was dated 12/09/2021.
2022-01-12 Article 4 R9-5-403.B.1.
Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor #2's observations and a review of 7 staff files, the following staff were each lacking documentation of the minimum required 18 hours of annual training: **Staff #2 (hire date 10/06/2016) - 15 of the required 18 hours based on the review period 10/06/2020 - 10/06/2021 **Staff #3 (hire date 11/29/2017) - 14 of the required 18 hours based on the review period 11/29/2020 - 11/29/2021

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