Description: GREAT EXPLORERS is a Child Care Center in SURPRISE AZ, with a maximum capacity of 75 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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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0163954 | 2025-12-10 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/10/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. 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 discussed at the time of the inspection. Please complete within 10 days. The DES Group Size evaluation form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 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 drill documentation - Staff files (including tuberculosis form, new employee and annual training - Building and equipment maintenance - Play equipment maintenance and cleaning - Personal product labeling - Resources for new rules (website, forms) | |||
| INSP-0159551 | 2025-09-16 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: No deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint investigation conducted on 9/16/25 for case #00143204. This report is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:3 1-year-old children: 1:5 2/3-year-old children: 2:6 3/4-year-old children: 1:7 There were five staff interviewed during this investigation. Documentation reviewed: Illness log, Rosters, notices. The Compliance Officer spoke with the complainant via telephone on 9/12/25. Upon completion of the complaint investigation # 00143204, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that 1 of 1 allegation was unable to be substantiated. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: Documentation for illness/infestation log, Resources for staff and families, including "HealthyKidsAZ" app, Frequency of health checks. | |||
| INSP-0051397 | 2024-12-17 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/17/24 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 link for the Empower Self-Evaluation was sent at the time of the inspection. Please complete the assessment within 10 days. The DES Contact 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: Change of space utilization application process, Staff files - training documentation, Playground equipment cleaning and maintenance, Southwest wrought-iron fence base maintenance, Infant feeding instructions posting requirements, Personal products (baby wipes) labeling, Play equipment cleaning and maintenance. Compliance Officer #1 is Flossie A. Wagner. Compliance Officer #2 is Patti Longman. | |||
| INSP-0035418 | 2023-12-20 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/20/2023 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 4 of 4 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: *Medication Administration procedures. *Ensure attendance records are complete. *Maintenance of playground equipment. *Staff file maintenance. Compliance Officer #1 is Flossie Wagner. Compliance Officer #2 is Patti Longman. | |||
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Horrible!!!!! Do not take your baby there. I walked in to the teachers eating while my baby is on the floor (not mobile) while older walking infants are all over by her. Top it off she was soiled with dry poop! I do not recommend them.