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.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0131088 | 2025-05-19 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 05/19/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Submit the Plan of Corrections using the AZDHS Licensing Portal within ten (10) days from the date the Statement of Deficiencies is received. The Notice of Inspection Rights were provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation survey was emailed to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 7of 7 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: Stuffed toys or other soft products in a cribs DCS Central Registry check: Submit the application and print the results using the Arizona Centralized Background Checks website (cbc.az.gov) for staff that do not have results in their files. | |||
| INSP-0043872 | 2024-05-23 | Complaint,Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection and Complaint Investigation (Case Number 00084198) conducted on 05/23/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Submit the Plan of Corrections using the AZDHS Licensing Portal within ten (10) days from the date the Statement of Deficiencies is received. The following staff-to-children ratios were observed: Infants: 2:10 Toddler 1: 2:10 Toddler 2: 2:16 Toddler 3 (threes): 1:8 Preschool (threes): 2:24 Pre-K 1 (fours), 1:15 The Department contacted the complainant on 05/10/2024. The Director and 3 staff members were interviewed. Documentation reviewed: The "Daily Count Sheet" for May Computer application's Weekly attendance report for 05/10/2024 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. Upon completion of the Complaint Investigation (Case Number 00084198), it was determined from facility documentation, the Compliance Officer's observation, and Director/staff member's interviews that 1 out of 2 allegations were substantiated. 1 allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The Compliance Officer is Tara Farrell | |||
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