Building Kidz Of Chandler - Chandler AZ Child Care Center

2200 NORTH ALMA SCHOOL ROAD , CHANDLER AZ 85224
(480) 821-9006
1 Review

About the Provider

Description: BUILDING KIDZ OF CHANDLER is a Child Care Center in CHANDLER AZ, with a maximum capacity of 181 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

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Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-18242
  • Capacity: 181
  • Age Range: Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations DES
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • 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}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2018-04-26
  • Current License Issue Date: 2026-04-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2027-03-31
  • District Office: ADHS Division of Licensing Services
  • District Office Phone: (602) 364-2539 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection # Inspection Date Inspection Type Status
INSP-0168680 2026-02-20 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed during the annual compliance inspection conducted on 02-20-2026, and are subject to change 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 during the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed during the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. The DES Group Size was compliant at the time of the inspection. 5 of 5 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the inspection. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: 1. Roster documentation requirements. 2. Soiled diaper/clothing containers. 3. Staff file Criminal History Affidavit completion. 4. Suspension/expulsion policy--Statement of Services. 5. Playground turf discussion. 6. Standing water maintenance. 7. Sanitizable diapering surfaces.
INSP-0167361 2026-01-29 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation #00157151 on 01-29-2026. **The complaint was self-reported by the facility** A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The ratios observed were: *Infant room- 1:1 *1s room- 1:5 *2s room- 1:6 *Preschool prep (2s) room- 2:6 *Preschool (3s) room- 1:10 *Pre-K (4s) room- 1:8 There were 2 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: *Camera footage *Staff statements Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 2 of the 2 allegations were substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The following was discussed, but not limited to: 1. Criminal History Affidavit documentation. 2. Staff qualification documentation. 3. Pet files. 4. Medical treatment--injury documentation.
INSP-0164461 2025-12-05 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00150677 investigation on 12/05/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:1 1-year-old children: 1:4 2-year-old children: 1:4 2-year-old children: 1:6 3/4-year-old children: 2:8 There was 1 staff member interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation. Other interviewed: Director Documentation observed was: Staff File, Written Statements, Video Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that all 3 of 3 allegations were substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time.
INSP-0160893 2025-10-01 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint investigation #00145439. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Notice of Inspection Rights was provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The following deficiency was observed at the time of complaint #00145439 investigation conducted on 10/1/2025 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. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:2 1-year-old children: 1:6 2-year-old children: 2:9 2-year-old children and 3-year-old children: 1:8 3-year-old children: 1:9 4 year-old children and 5-year-old children: 1:9 There were 2 staff interviewed during this investigation. The Compliance Officer was unable to contact the complainant. Documentation observed was video evidence and staff statements Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00145439, it was determined from observation and video evidence that the allegation was able to be substantiated.
INSP-0130964 2025-05-07 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Self-reported Complaint #00129842 investigation conducted on 5/7/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A plan of corrections is due in 10 days. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 2:6 1s: 2:13 2s: 1:7 2/3s: 2:10 3s: 1:8 4s: 2:15 Two staff members were interviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: Classroom rosters. Staff files. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview and documentation that 1 of 1 allegation was substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed.
INSP-0124515 2025-04-24 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiency was observed at the time of Complaint #126287 investigation conducted on 4/24/2025 and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Infants: 2:4 Ones: 2:11 Twos: 1:7 Twos/Threes: 1:6 Threes: 2:6 Fours: 2:12 Three staff members were interviewed during this investigation. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation and staff interview that 1 of 1 allegation was substantiated. The following citation was observed.
INSP-0097324 2025-02-24 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 2/24/2025 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. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was emailed at the time of the inspection. The Notice of Inspection Rights were provided to the Licensee 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: Ensure Emergency Record Cards are complete. Ensure water bottles are kept on a low shelf in a sanitary area. Ensure vents are cleaned in toilet rooms. Ensure the bus seats are maintained in a clean and hazard-free condition. Ensure vinyl mats are maintained in a clean condition.
INSP-0045162 2024-06-21 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint 00085902 investigation conducted on 6/21/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 3:11 Ones: 2:12 Twos: 1:8 Twos/Threes: 2:16 Threes/Fours: 1:13 School-agers: 1:15 Four staff members were interviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: Classroom rosters Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview and documentation that 2 of 2 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed.
INSP-0039604 2024-02-28 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 02/28/2024 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. 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 Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 6 of 6 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: Expanding lesson plans Toilet room storage Gate Panels on 1's playground Compliance Officer #1 is Monika Jones Compliance Officer #2 is Fred Geyser
INSP-0033296 2023-10-13 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00064838 investigation conducted on 10/13/23 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 10/13/23. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell Compliance Officer # 2: Archana Navin The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 2:9 Ones: 2:9 Twos/Threes: 1:7 Threes: 1:7 Fours: 1:6 School-agers: 1:9 Two staff members were interviewed during this investigation. Two staff files were reviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: Facility video footage Classroom rosters Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview and documentation that 1 of 3 allegations was substantiated. The other two allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed.

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luvKidz 2020-04-20 18:13:10
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

The best Daycare provider in Chandler!!We have been using Buildingkidz since they opened. We are foster parents and have had multiple children enrolled here. Kids are happy well cared for well fed and loved!! Megan Sherwood and her staff are great! We are happy to have them on our team in our foster care journey!!

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