Description: CHILDREN'S PLACE LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in PHOENIX AZ, with a maximum capacity of 59 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-0159994 | 2025-09-17 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the Compliance Inspection conducted on 9/17/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: 1) New rules, effective 8/3/2025, 2) All current staff are required to submit DCS clearance through the DCS portal, that was effective July 2024, and 3)Revisions required for Parent handbook, per new rules. Please submit the following: 1) City of Phoenix Fire permit when obtained: 2) Revised Statement of Services, 3) Director's qualifications, and 4) Assistant director’s qualifications. | |||
| INSP-0048690 | 2024-09-30 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 9/30/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Chloe-James Rossi Compliance Officer #2: Fred Geyser The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The following was discussed but is not limited to: *Ensure the evacuation plan is posted near a designated exit of each room. There were 4 staff files reviewed. 4 of the 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. | |||
| INSP-0046092 | 2024-07-18 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 7/18/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Due to Enforcement, the Licensee will be notified when the Written Documentation of Corrections is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal. 3 of 3 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The following was discussed and not limited to: 1. Supervision when children are in a separate room with a therapist. 2. When 6 or more children are present, a second staff must be onsite. 3. Qualified staff 4. Director training. Compliance Officer is Tricia Tartaglio Bureau Chief is Margaret Bernal | |||
| INSP-0039478 | 2024-02-27 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation 78642 on 2.27.2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A Plan of Corrections is not being accepted at this time. Ratios observed were as follows: 1's 1:4 2's 1:7 3's & up 1:9 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 3 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: The complainant. Upon completion of Complaint investigation 78642 it was determined from the Compliance Officer's observations and interviews that 2 allegations were substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1 is Tricia Tartaglio Compliance Officer #2 is Jennifer Flicker | |||
| INSP-0037569 | 2024-02-09 | Complaint,Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct Complaint investigations 67895 & 68678 and a Monitoring inspection on 2.9.2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A Plan of Corrections is not being accepted at this time. Ratios observed were as follows: 1's and up 1:7 3's room 0:1 There were 5 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 6 staff files reviewed during this investigation. There were 2 children interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: The complainant. Upon completion of Complaint investigation 67895 it was determined from the Compliance Officer's observations and interviews that the allegation was substantiated. Upon completion of Complaint investigation 68678 it was determined from the Compliance Officer's observations and interviews that the allegation was substantiated The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer is Tricia Tartaglio | |||
| INSP-0035255 | 2023-12-01 | Initial Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the 2 month Monitoring Inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A follow-up inspection will be conducted. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 5 of 5 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The following was discussed and not limited to: 1. Hand sanitizer must be inaccessible to enrolled children. 2. Children must be supervised at all times. 3. Specific items on the menu. 4. Dating the written accident, evacuation and emergency plan. 5. Criminal history affidavits must be specific to the facility. Compliance Officer is Tricia Tartaglio | |||
| INSP-0032868 | 2023-09-25 | Compliance (Initial) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Inspection conducted on 9/25/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. Please include pictures of the corrected deficiencies. 6 of 6 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The following items were discussed: 1. Staff attendance records 2. Monthly fire drills 3. Notification of pesticides 4. Children Record cards 5. Children's Immunization Records 6. Children's sign in and out sheets 7. Classroom rosters 8. Child abuse and neglect 9. Accessible drinking water in activity areas 10. Posting & specific details on lesson plans 11. Children with special needs 12. Specific items on the menus 13. Discipline and guidance 14. Spacing of napping children & lighting in nap room 15. Updated written Accident, Evacuation and Emergency plans 16. Notifying parents and documenting injuries 17. Illness and infestation log 18. Medication storage and forms 19. Field trip form 20. Interview rights (staff & children alone) 21. Loose ceiling tiles in the 3's room. Compliance Officer is Tricia Tartaglio Compliance Officer Supervisor is Dawn Butler | |||
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