TUTOR TIME CHILD CARE/ LEARNING CENTERS 5 - Phoenix AZ Child Care Center

4736 EAST INDIAN SCHOOL ROAD , PHOENIX AZ 85018
(602) 956-1020

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-13845
  • Capacity: 245
  • 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: 2008-02-18
  • 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-0172462 2026-04-17 Modification Complete
Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 04.17.26. This report is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *diapering sink water temperature *unobstructed exits *infant training hours *shelving above cribs
INSP-0165295 2025-12-23 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/23/2025, 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. 5 of 5 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: 1. Ensure staff files have all required documents, including DCS background check, new staff 10-day training, a copy of the front and back of fingerprint clearance cards, and verification of valid fingerprint clearance cards. 2. Ensure rugs do not have rolled edges. 3. Infant capacity is limited to 12. 4. Ensure all personal products are labeled with the child's first and last name. 5. Ensure infant feeding plans document all required information, including frequencies and amounts to be fed. 6. Classroom maintenance and upkeep.
INSP-0051740 2025-01-02 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 01/02/2024 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 Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was emailed at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 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 are not limited to: Ensure vinyl chairs are watched for tears and exposing foam. Ensure water fountains outside are maintained in a clean condition. Ensure cleaning equipment is inaccessible to enrolled children. Compliance Officer Monika Jones
INSP-0036598 2024-01-11 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 01/11/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within ten days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 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 are not limited to: Half Doors in classrooms exits Watching vinyl chairs and tables for chips or tears Compliance Officer #1 is Monika Jones Compliance Officer #2 is Stacy Marchelli
2022-01-21 article 3 R9-5-304.B.1-9.
Initial Comments: Based on the facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, it was determined that 8 out of 25 enrolled children's Emergency, Information and Immunization Record cards reviewed lacked the following required information: Child #1, Child #4 and Child #6: The name, home address, city, state, zip code, and contact telephone number of the second parent of the child. Child #2, Child #5 and Child #7: Date of enrollment. Child #3 and Child #8: The child's home telephone number.
2022-01-21 article 3 R9-5-306.A.1.
Initial Comments: Based on the facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, it was determined that 5 out of 25 enrolled children's attendance forms lacked the following required information: Child #9: A release signature for 1/19/2022. Child #10: A release time and signature for 1/3/2022. Child #11: A release time and signature for 1/14/2022, and an admission time and signature for 1/19/2022. Child #12: A release signature and time for 1/11/2022 and 1/20/2022. Child #13: A release signature and time for 1/20/2022.
2022-01-21 article 5 R9-5-501.A.12
Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyor's observations, hazards were accessible to enrolled children in the following areas: Toddler: *There was chipping in the tile floor near the back exit door. *There were tears in the floor mats. Twaddler 2: *There was peeling paint on the East side of the window seal. Pre-K: *There were baseboards peeling back from the wall throughout the classroom.
2022-01-21 article 5 R9-5-502.C.1.m.n.
Initial Comments: Based on the facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, the infants' room lacked current written dietary instructions for 4 out of 9 enrolled infants.
2022-01-21 article 5 R9-5-503.A.1.a.b.
Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in the Toddler 2 classroom, there was a magnet on the diaper changing table, a soft block, and sponge in the sink and a red toy cup next to the diaper changing sink.
2022-01-21 article 5 R9-5-503.A.2.a-c.
Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyor's observations, in the Toddler 2 and Twaddler 2 classrooms, the water in the hand washing sink next to the diaper changing area was 60 degrees F, rather than the 86-110 degrees F as required.
2022-01-21 Article 5 R9-5-512.B.1.2.
Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyor's observations, the following areas were not maintained in a clean condition: Toddler 2: *There was a build up of dirt along the base boards and carpet. Pre-K: *There was a build up of dirt along the base boards.
2022-01-21 Article 5 R9-5-512.D.
Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyor's observations, the following areas were not maintained in a clean condition: Twaddler 1 and Pre-K Toilet Rooms: *There was a build up of dirt and debris at the base of the toilets.
2022-01-21 Article 6 R9-5-603.C.2.
Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyor's observations, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children in the 3-year-olds outdoor activity area: *There was cracked and peeling rubber with exposed rust on the steps of the climbing structure.
2022-01-21 Article 6 R9-5-605.B.10.
Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyor's observations, in the Junior K toilet room, the fan ventilation was not operable.

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