Description: At Phoenix Day Care, we know that selecting a day care or preschool provider can be an awesome task. It will be one of the most vital decisions you'll make, because the early years of care are critical to your child's long-term development. At our Phoenix day care, you will receive the best care for your child in a setting where your child's emotional, physical, social and intellectual development will be nurtured. Phoenix child care day preschoolsOur Phoenix preschools are among the leading providers in quality Phoenix child care in the Phoenix, Glendale, Chandler and Scottsdale area. We have a charming state-of-the-art Phoenix day care facility that not only looks like a home, but has an atmosphere that will help your child feel safe and welcome. As a family-owned business we care about the little things that mean so much to you.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0160673 | 2025-09-30 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the Compliance Inspection conducted on 9/30/2025, 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. 7 of 7 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. Post copies of all infant feeding instructions in both infant classrooms. 2.Ensure menu substitutions are updated on all posted menus. 3. Ensure staff, including the director, are signing in and out daily at the time of arrival and departure. 4. Ensure 911 is added to the facility's emergency medical procedures in the Parent Handbook. | |||
| INSP-0052821 | 2025-02-07 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. ****Please email the CO the current Kitchen Permit. 5 of 5 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website search. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Medication forms must state the specific reason for the administration of a medication. 2. Drinking water must be accessible to enrolled children. | |||
| INSP-0048755 | 2024-10-02 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. ****A follow-up inspection will be conducted. Please complete the Written Documentation of Corrections through the Licensing Portal within 10 days. 14 of 14 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower self-evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Group size checklist was completed at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Tummy time was discussed. 2. Ensure medication forms have all of the required information. 3. Ensure infant feeding plans are updated as foods change. 4. Ensure lesson plans are dated for the current calendar week. 5. Ensure food waste containers are covered. 6. Ensure trash is removed from playgrounds prior to children using them. 7. Ensure broken items are removed from playgrounds. 8. Ensure current enrollment in high school is in each assistant-teacher caregiver file if the staff member is enrolled in high school. 9. Ensure all food items in the Infant rooms are labeled with the enrolled child's first and last name. 10. Ensure the temperature of the freezer in the Infant room is maintained at 0 degrees F or below when Infant food is kept in the freezer. 11. Ensure exit doors are unlocked during hours of operation. 12. Ensure crib mattress pads are waterproof. 13. Ensure crib sheets are tight-fitting. ***Please complete a Change of Space Utilization application to separate the 4 outdoor activity areas. The dimensions of each area are required. Compliance Officer #1 is Tricia Tartaglio Compliance Officer #2 is Chloe James Rossi | |||
| INSP-0045375 | 2024-06-25 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00085175. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Name of the Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:10 & 2:11, One-year-old's: 1:6 & 2:12, Two-year-old's: 2:13, 1:8 & 2:9, Three-year-old's: 1:13 & 1:12, Four-year-old's: 1:14, and Five-year-old's: 1:18. There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 staff files reviewed during this investigation. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of the 2 were verified to be valid through the DPS website. Others interviewed: The complainant. Documentation observed was the facility's ouch report, biting policy and injury/incident report log. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation that the allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiency was observed and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0033403 | 2023-10-11 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/11/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. **Also submit the following documents: 1) Current Certificate of Insurance, and 2) Current City of Phoenix fire permit. There were 5 staff files reviewed. 5 of the 5 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. The Empower Survey was completed during the inspection. | |||
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