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Wirtzie's Child Development Center

Surprise, AZ · Maricopa County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
16752 North Greasewood Street, Surprise, AZ 85378
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Quick Facts

Capacity
112 children
Age Range
Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
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
Subsidized Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (623) 584-4999
16752 North Greasewood Street
Surprise, AZ 85378
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CDC-14978
License Holder
SUN CITY AREA INTERFAITH SERVICES, INC.
Licensed Since
2009
License Issued
Aug 1, 2026
Active Through
Jul 31, 2027
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
CACFP
District Office
ADHS Division of Licensing Services

Reviews

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Crystal
2013-06-11 21:15:10
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This place has been such a breath of fresh air. Every day I walk in with my 1 year old and know that the teachers go above and beyond to make sure that her needs are taken care of. I have been to other daycares and preschools and can tell you that the atmosphere at Wirtzie's is filled with love and kindness. My six year old when to preschool here and still talks about activities that he did!

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About the Provider

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We envision a world in which children develop to their fullest potential and understand and value their own strengths and needs, as well as those of others. Wirtzie’s Child Care and Preschool programs are designed to provide a community where relationships are built and everyone contributes and belongs. We embrace the individualities of our children, their families and our staff and know that out of difference come strength, learning and understanding. By providing daycare for infants, child care for wobblers and toddlers and an early education program for preschool age children, we cultivate a caring community for Surprise. Wirtzie’s Child Development Center is a program of Benevilla, a nonprofit organization which has been serving families in the Northwest Valley for 30 years.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection # Inspection Date Inspection Type Status
INSP-0175221 2026-06-08 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/8/26 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Please send the updated Statement of Services, Fire and Gas inspections when completed. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. The DES Group Size evaluation form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 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: - Emergency Information and Immunization Record form requirements - Emergency drill documentation - Attendance documentation, including staff - Field trip procedures - First aid kits - Facility and play equipment maintenance - Diapering area requirements - Crib mattress sheets - Staff file requirements, including annual training and tuberculosis documentation
INSP-0170039 2026-03-12 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of Complaint #160424 investigation conducted on 03.12.26. This report is subject to changes pending programmatic review. The complainant was contacted and interviewed for further details. A full inspection was not conducted. A copy of Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The following room ratios were observed: Infant's: 2:9 One's: 2:7 Two's: 2:14 Three's: 3:19 Four's: 2:13 Five staff members were interviewed during this investigation. Upon completion of the Complaint investigation, it was determined from observation and staff interview that 2 of 2 allegations were unable to be substantiated due to a lack of sufficient evidence. The following items were discussed but are not limited to: - menu for main posting area - allergy and modified diet files - supervision of volunteers (not counted in ratio) - placement of enrolled children under 18 months who walk - gate placements.
INSP-0158059 2025-08-20 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was the conduct a Complaint Investigation #00136176 on 8/20/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following ratios were observed: Infants: 2:7 1-year-olds: 2:6 2-year-olds: 2:15 3 to 5-year-olds: 2:20 The complainant was interviewed before this investigation. No staff files were reviewed during this investigation. Upon completion of Complaint #00136176 it was determined from the Compliance Officers’ observations and facility documentation that one of two allegations were substantiated. One of two allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following was discussed, but not limited to: *Immediate access requirements to the facility. The following deficiency was observed and is subject to change pending programmatic review.
INSP-0133831 2025-06-11 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: AMENDED 7/7/2025 to R9-5-403.A The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/11/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted. 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. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Group Size evaluation form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for six of six 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: *Field trip procedures and forms, including specific times and dates. *Equipment and toys in outdoor activity area are maintained and cleaned. *Outlet safety *Maintenance of indoor toys and equipment *Discussed diapering procedures, including soiled clothing and diaper container maintenance. *Menus *Crib mattresses *Infant feeding documentation *Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card documentation *Discussed Fire Inspection Report
INSP-0049214 2024-11-14 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00090689 investigation conducted on 11/14/2024 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. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants- 2:4 1's/2’s- 2:10 2's- 1:6 2’s-1:4 3's-- 2:11 4's/5’s- 3:16 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 3 staff files reviewed during this investigation. There were 2 children files reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Director, Complainant. Documentation observed and reviewed was: Staff and Children Attendance Rosters, Written Staff Statements/ Incident Reports, Staff Time Cards, Staff Work Schedule, Children Sign In/Out Logs, Facility Biting Policy. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation that 1 of 1 allegation was substantiated. Compliance Officer # 1: Fred Geyser
INSP-0044968 2024-06-18 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/18/24 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. Please send a copy of the violation-free Fire Inspection Report. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was discussed at the time of the inspection. Please complete the Assessment within 7 days of receiving the link. The DES Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 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: Empower Assessment, Change of Services/capacity applications (sanitary units update), Preschool/Pre-K Room management, Playground equipment maintenance and storage, Labeling of personal products, Attendance Records and signatures, Staff files documentation and management, Emergency Information and Immunization Record cards. Compliance Officer #1 is Flossie A. Wagner. Compliance Officer #2 is Patricia Longman.
INSP-0028944 2023-06-26 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 06/26/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Correction is not being accepted at this time. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 out of 5 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website on 06/01/2023. Discussed the following items during the Exit Interview, but not limited to: Tummy Time, Potty Training, Diaper Changing. Compliance Officer #1 is Andrea Rach

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