Description: Valley Child Care and Learning Center is one of the leading providers of Phoenix child care services. We offer the highest quality childcare and early education programs available in the Phoenix metro area. Each of our 10 locations is a state-of-the-art child care facility with a charming, comfortable atmosphere and caring staff that will make your child feel welcome and safe. We are a family-owned business with a mission to provide your family with quality, affordable Phoenix day care services. Since our first early childhood learning center was established in 1968, Valley Child Care and Learning Centers have been at the forefront of infant day care, preschool and early education programs in Arizona.
At Valley Child Care and Learning Centers you will find that our commitment to high quality care and education shows in everything we do. Your child will receive the personal support and attention that is necessary to build trust and confidence. We know that selecting preschool, day care or infant care can be a challenge for concerned parents, and rightly so. The first years of life are critical to your child's long-term development, making your choice of an early childhood learning center one of the most vital decisions you will ever make as a parent. You will be assured that your child is receiving the best Phoenix child care services in a setting that nurtures his or her social, physical, emotional and intellectual development. Valley Learning Centers are certified DES child care and day care providers, and we are also currently enrolled in the Quality First program of the First Things First initiative.
With child care facilities locate in Phoenix, Chandler, Tempe, Surprise, El Mirage, Anthem and Glendale, there’s a Valley Child Care and Learning Center near you. Visit our locations page for rates and more information.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Survey Date | Date Corrected | Rule/Statute | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-05 | 2022-02-07 | Article 2 | R9-5-203.A. 1-2 |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #2's observation, 1 of 3 staff files lacked documentation of the DES Direct Service affidavit as required: *Staff #1 (start date 8/16/2021) - affidavit dated 9/5/2021 | |||
| 2021-11-05 | 2022-02-07 | Article 2 | R9-5-208.B.1-6. |
| Findings: Based on staff interview and facility documentation, the Department was not notified as required that infant care was provided in the church sanctuary. The sanctuary was not approved as licensed space. | |||
| 2021-11-05 | 2022-02-07 | Article 2 | R9-5-210.A.1. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and staff interview, the facility provided misleading information during the compliance inspection conducted on 5/26/2021. At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Surveyors were told there were no enrolled infants present at the facility. Documented on the Department's checklist, it was noted the infant ratio was 0 present and the facility director initialed on the checklist as well as signed and dated the document during the exit interview. Then on 11/5/2021, during a complaint investigation, the Licensing Surveyors were given the monthly attendance summary for all enrolled children present during May, 2021. Documentation presented verified there were 6 enrolled infants present at the facility at the time of the inspection on 5/26/2021. The enrolled infants were placed in an unlicensed space (the church sanctuary.) Staff stated there was a leak in the infant classroom, which was why the infants were moved. | |||
| 2021-11-05 | 2022-02-07 | article 2 | R9-5-404.C.3. |
| Findings: Based on staff interview and facility documentation, an enrolled 1-year-old child was placed for care in the infant room 11/1-11/4/2021. Staff stated the 1-year-old child was placed in the infant room upon arrival until the 1-year-old classroom staffing was met and that classroom was opened. More than 6 enrolled children were present in the facility at that time. | |||
| 2021-11-05 | 2022-02-07 | article 4 | R9-5-401.3. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #2's observation, it was determined that Staff #1 was a teacher-caregiver. Staff #1 was not qualified as a teacher-caregiver because the staff file lacked documentation of a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma. | |||
| 2021-11-05 | 2022-02-07 | Article 4 | R9-5-403.A.1-17. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #2's observation, 1 of 3 staff files lacked documentation of new staff training: *Staff #2 (start date 9/15/2021) | |||
| 2021-11-05 | 2022-02-07 | Article 5 | R9-5-501.A.1. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and staff interview, the health, safety, and welfare of enrolled children was placed at risk of harm when enrolled infants were placed in unlicensed space for 2 days due to a water leak in the infant classroom. Staff stated they "made a set-up for a couple of days for infants." A vinyl mat was used for diaper changing and a hand-washing sink was not accessible. | |||
| 2021-11-05 | 2022-02-07 | article 5 | R9-5-503.A.1.a.b. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observation, in the infant room, a container of Vanicream and loose paper towels were located on the diaper changing surface. Previously cited 5/26/2021; 5/13/2020 | |||
| 2021-11-05 | 2022-02-07 | article 5 | R9-5-503.A.2.a-c. |
| Findings: Per allegation and based on facility documentation and staff interview, a hand-washing sink for diaper changing was not available when a water leak occurred in the infant room. Care was provided for enrolled infants in the church sanctuary. The sanctuary lacked a diaper changing area and hand-washing sink as required. | |||
| 2021-11-05 | 2022-02-07 | Article 6 | R9-5-601.4. |
| Findings: Based on staff interview and facility documentation, the licensee failed to ensure that a diaper changing area with a hand-washing sink was available for enrolled infants as required. | |||
| 2021-05-26 | 2021-06-04 | Article 1 | ARS 36-883.02.C.1. |
| Findings: After a review of 5 staff files, it was determined that Staff #3 (start date 4/1/2019) lacked a criminal history affidavit. | |||
| 2021-05-26 | 2021-06-04 | Article 2 | R9-5-203.C. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #2's observation, it was determined that Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 lacked a copy of the back of the fingerprint clearance cards. | |||
| 2021-05-26 | 2021-06-04 | article 3 | R9-5-303.A |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #2's observation, the fees and refund policy were not posted as required. | |||
| 2021-05-26 | 2021-06-04 | article 3 | R9-5-304.B.1-9. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #2's observation, 13 out of 15 children's Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards lacked the following: *Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, Child #7, Child #8, Child #9, Child #10, Child #11, Child #12 - Original parent signatures *Child #13 - Home telephone number | |||
| 2021-05-26 | 2021-06-04 | article 3 | R9-5-309.B. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and staff interview, an annual gas inspection was not available for review. | |||
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