Description: DEVELOPING MINDS ACADEMY is a Child Care Center in SCOTTSDALE AZ, with a maximum capacity of 125 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Ones; Twos; Three to Five; . The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0134245 | 2025-06-24 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual compliance inspection conducted on 6/24/2025, 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. 5 of 5 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website. The following was discussed, but not limited to: 1) Updating Criminal History Affidavit form, to include front and back of form, 2) Photos of temporary fencing, 3) All current staff are required to submit DCS clearance through DCS portal that was effective June 2024, 4) Child’s attendance records requirements, and 5) Anniversary fee is due by 7/31/2025. Please submit the following: City of Scottsdale fire inspection, when obtained, since the current inspection will expire on 7/11/25. | |||
| INSP-0045770 | 2024-07-11 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/11/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker The Written Documentation of Corrections is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed but not limited to: *Fire extinguisher tags *Submit 3 caterer’s sanitation permits, when obtained, and *Mats being placed under indoor slide and climbing structure. There were 6 staff files reviewed. 6 of the 6 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. The Empower Assessment was completed at the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0035177 | 2023-12-04 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation #00065831 and #00066119 on 12/4/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Correction via the LMS portal within 10 days. Ratios observed were as follows: 1's: 2:7 1's-2's: 2:5 2's: 2:13 2's-3's: 2:11 3's: 2:16 4's-5's: 2:15 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed: rosters, employee disciplinary action report, and accident log. There was 1 staff file reviewed and their fingerprint clearance card was verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00066119, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation that 3 of 3 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. Upon completion of Complaint Investigation's #00065831, it was determined from the Compliance Officers' observations, documentation, and interviews that 1 of 1 allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiency was observed and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1 is David Ramos Compliance Officer #2 is Fred Geyser | |||
| INSP-0030282 | 2023-07-28 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/28/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 3 of 4 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The 4th fingerprint card required the prints to be re-submitted due to a glitch. The Empower self-evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was completed at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Toxics and chemicals being inaccessible to enrolled children. 2. Detailed lesson plans. 3. Medication forms being specific with the reason to administer for an allergy. 4. The height of the fence must be at least 48". 5. Empty all standing water. 6. Wood must be sealed. 7. Any items needing repair must not be accessible to enrolled children. 8. Sleeping bags and sheets should not be touching other children's sheets. 9. Restroom ceiling vents should be maintained in a clean condition. Compliance Officer #1 is Tricia Tartaglio Compliance Officer #2 is Monika Jones | |||
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