Children's Learning Adventure Childcare Center - Scottsdale AZ Child Care Center

14775 NORTH SCOTTSDALE ROAD , SCOTTSDALE AZ 85260
(480) 646-8999

About the Provider

Description: Our Mission
In providing a loving, nurturing environment, our goal at Children's Learning Adventure™ Childcare Centers is to help your children become confident, independent learners who will develop a strong sense of self worth, enabling them to make positive life choices.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-16284
  • Capacity: 449
  • 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: 2012-08-09
  • Current License Issue Date: 2025-08-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2026-07-31
  • 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-0132786 2025-06-19 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/19/2025 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 Notice of Inspection Rights was provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Group Size was observed in compliance 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: *Water needs to be accessible to all children, both inside and outside. *The rubberized surfacing is beginning to separate in all outdoor areas.
INSP-0052024 2025-01-14 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00095242 investigation conducted on 1/14/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 1/14/25. 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: 2:6 Infants: 2:8 Ones: 2:6 Ones: 2:7 Ones/Twos: 2:10 Twos: 2:13 Twos: 1:8 Twos: 1:8 Twos: 2:9 Threes: 1:9 Threes: 1:9 Fours: 1:9 Fours: 1:14 Fours: 1:12 Fours/Fives: 2:21 Eight staff members were interviewed during this investigation. One member of the community was 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 1 of 1 allegation was substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed.
INSP-0050696 2024-11-25 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct Complaint #00093129 and #00092019 investigations on 11.25.24. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Correction via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The ratios observed were: Infant 1: 1:5 Infant 2: 2:6 Toddler 1 (1 year-olds): 2:11 Toddler 2 (1 year-olds): 1:6 Toddler 3 ( 1 year-olds): 1:6 Toddler 4 (1 year-olds): 1:6 Toddler 5 (2 year-olds): 1:8 Toddler 6 (2 year-olds): 2:8 Toddler 7 (2 year-olds): 1:8 Preschool 1 (3 - 5 year-olds): 1:13 Preschool 2 (3 - 5 year-olds) 1:12 Preschool 3 (3 - 5 year-olds) 1:15 Preschool 4 (4 year-olds) 1:15 Preschool 5 (4 - 5 year-olds) 2:27 There were 5 staff members interviewed during the investigation. There were 4 staff files reviewed during the investigation. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of the 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer contacted the complainant of complaint # 00093129 on November 25, 2024. Documentation observed were Incidents/Accident reports, and the parent handbook. Other: Photographs and measurements of the boulders (rocks) mentioned in complaint # 00093129. Upon completion of Complaint #00093129, it was determined from observations, documentation, and staff statements two of the four allegations were substantiated. The remaining two allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. Upon completion of Complaint #00092019, it was determined from observations, documentation, and staff statements that the allegation was substantiated. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *The use of an Individualized plan. Compliance Officer #1 is Sherri Pavlisick. Compliance Officer #2 is Patti Longman.
INSP-0045257 2024-06-24 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/24/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections will not be 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 DES Contact Group size was in compliance at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 9 of 9 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: *Each snack will meet the meal pattern requirements for children. *The motor driver will carry a rooster and a copy of each child's Emergency, Information & Immunization Card including the attached immunization record. *Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record (EIIR) will be complete. *Lesson plans will be current and posted. Compliance Officer #1 is Sherri Pavlisick. Compliance Officer #2 is Heather Bauer.
INSP-0038989 2024-02-12 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to investigate complaint #67814 on February 12, 2024. A complete inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer #1: Stacy Marchelli Compliance Office #2: Jennifer Forschnio The ratios observed were: Infants 2:8, 2:8, 2:10 1's: 1:6, 2:13 2's: 2:12, 2:9, 1:5, 1:9 3's: 2:19, 2”16, 2:14, 2:15 5’s: 2:14 Eight staff members were interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: The Compliance Officer emailed the complainant for complaint 67814 on 2/12/2024. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation the allegation was substantiated. The following unrelated deficiencies were observed, and are subject to change pending programmatic review.
INSP-0033790 2023-10-30 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00063214 investigation on October 30,2023. A complete inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer: Stacy Marchelli Ratios observed were: Infants. 1:7, 1:1 1’s 1:3, 1:3 2’s 1:4 3’s 1:6 4’s 1:4, 1:3 School-age 1:6 There were 2 staff members interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: The Compliance Officer emailed the Complainant, but no contact was made. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation the allegations were unsubstantiated. Please complete the Plan of Correction in the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review.
INSP-0029137 2023-06-29 Complaint,Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection and Complaint #00059458 Inspection conducted on 6/29/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The fingerprint clearance cards for 12 of the 12 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The ratios observed were: Infant 1: 1:5 Infant 2: 2:9 Toddler 1 (1-year-old children): 2:13 Toddler 2 (1-year-old children): 2:12 Toddler 3 (1-year-old children): 2:9 Toddler 4 (2-year-old children): 2:9 Toddler 5 (2-year-old children): 2:8 Toddler 6 (2-3-year old children): 1:6 Toddler 7 (2-3-year old children): 2:11 Preschool 1: 2:20 Preschool 2: 1:9 Preschool 3: 2:15 Preschool 4: 2:20 Preschool 5: 2:15 Laboratory Lagoon (3-year-old children): 1:13 School Age (Reading Reef): 1:20 School Age (After School ): 2:13 There were 5 staff and 1 facility director interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed were: classroom rosters, illness and injury logs, and facility illness postings. Upon completion of the complaint #00059458 investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 2 of 3 allegations were substantiated. 1 of the 3 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Monitor the handwashing sink in the Preschool 3 toilet room, as the caulking is beginning to pull away at the top of the sink. *Ensure water remains accessible in the 1's/2's classroom. *Enrolled children who are 1 year old, and walking should not be in the Infant room. *Each unused electrical outlet is covered with a safety plug cover or insert unless the room is used by the school age only. *Determine and maintain the required staff-to-children ratio for each group of enrolled children based on the age of the youngest child in the group. *If an enrolled child exhibits signs of illness or infestation then immediately separate that enrolled child from other enrolled children. *Monitor activity room temperatures to ensure they are maintained between 68°F to 82°F. Compliance Officer #1 is Sherri Pavlisick. Compliance Officer #2 is Heather Bauer.

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