Description: WHEELER'S DROP-A-TOT is a Child Care Group Home in PHOENIX AZ, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant; Ones; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0165884 | 2026-01-07 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiency was observed at the Mid-year inspection conducted on 1/7/2026, and is 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. 3 of 3 (Staff and Adult Resident) fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0135754 | 2025-07-11 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 7/11/2025, 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. 3 of 3 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website. The following was discussed but not limited to, 1)Children’s immunization records shall be attached to the Child’s Emergency information cards, 2) Anniversary fee due in August 2025, and 3) Annual Gas inspection due in August 2025. | |||
| INSP-0131271 | 2025-05-13 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00130342 investigation on 5/13/25. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Ratio observed was: 2:7 Two-four year olds There were 2 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 incident report, documentation regarding a later phone call made to the Provider regarding the incident and a child's Emergency and Information card. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation that 2 of 2 allegations lacked sufficient evidence and were unable to be substantiated. | |||
| INSP-0052038 | 2025-01-16 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiency was found at the time of the Mid-year Inspection conducted on 1/16/2025, 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. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1) Obtaining thermometers for the freezer and fridge, since it was determined the factory thermometer display installed in the door is for setting the temperature and is not a thermometer, and 2) Discussed that if the Provider chooses to use a mat on the diapering table, the mat is required to be heat sealed so that it is waterproof and the mat can not have threaded stitching on the seams, since the thread is not waterproof. There were 2 staff files & 1 resident files reviewed. 3 of the 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. | |||
| INSP-0046672 | 2024-08-06 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/6/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker The Written Documentation of Corrections is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. There were 2 staff files and 1 adult resident file reviewed. 3 of the 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. The Empower Assessment was completed at the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0039108 | 2024-02-12 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Mid-Year inspection conducted on 2/12/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 2 of 2 Fingerprint Clearance card reviewed was valid via a DPS website search. Compliance officer is Tricia Tartaglio | |||
| INSP-0031048 | 2023-08-14 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 8/14/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. *** Please submit pictures of the outdoor activity area when it is ready to be used. The Compliance Officer reviewed 2 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 staff members and 1 resident were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. The outdoor activity area (free of hazards, resilient surfacing, cleanliness of toys and equipment). Compliance Officer is Tricia Tartaglio | |||
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