Description: EARLY STEPS CHILD CARE CENTER LLC is a Child Care Center in Phoenix AZ, with a maximum capacity of 36 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0172547 | 2026-04-21 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 4/21/26, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Licensee will be notified when the Plan of Corrections is requested to be submitted in the LMS portal. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1)Submit documentation of the current City of Phoenix fire permit. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0167206 | 2026-01-29 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the Compliance Inspection conducted on 1/29/26, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Licensee will be notified when the Plan of Corrections is requested to be submitted in the LMS portal. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1) Tummy time rules, 2) A small, animal-themed boppy pillow was observed in the infant room, stored in a cabinet. The Licensee stated that a parent had brought it to be used for their infant and the infant no longer attends. The Licensee stated she was unaware if the Boppy pillow had ever been used for tummy time since the infant room staff who worked in the room at the time is no longer employed. The Boppy pillow was discarded at the time of the inspection. Submit the following documentation: *Current Statement of Services, *Current City of Phoenix fire permit: *Staff #2's valid fingerprint card, and *Current County sanitation permit. 2 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. 1 staff's fingerprint clearance card was not valid. | |||
| INSP-0159443 | 2025-09-15 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 9/15/2025, 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. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The following was discussed, but not limited to: 1) A staff member who is not required to maintain ratio is required to be present to perform administrative duties, including opening the front entrance door. 2) Please submit the Assistant Director's qualifications. | |||
| INSP-0129826 | 2025-04-29 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 4/29/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please complete the Written Documentation of Corrections through the Licensing Portal within 10 days. 3 of 3 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website search. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed, but not limited to: 1) Tummy time rules and recommended removal of the child sized boppy pillow, since boppy pillows are prohibited from being used for tummy time, and 2) The DCS portal is required to be used for all staff DCS clearance. Please send documentation of all staff's current DCS clearance, when obtained. | |||
| INSP-0097204 | 2025-02-19 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct the complaint #00096847 investigation on 2/19/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:1 One-Three year olds: 1:4. There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 6 staff files reviewed during this investigation. The fingerprint clearance cards for 6 of the 6 were verified to be valid through the DPS website. Others interviewed: The complainant. Documentation observed were rosters child attendance records and staff attendance. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation that allegation #1 was unable to be substantiated. Allegation #2 was substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0052492 | 2025-01-29 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 1/29/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker. The Written Plan of Correction will not be accepted at this time. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1) Tummy time rule and related requirements, 2) Crib spacing requirements of at least 2 feet when the non-plexiglass side of an occupied crib is placed near another occupied crib and overall crib arrangement in the infant room, and 3) Safety exit plan for exiting the building and taking children to the outdoor activity area that is not attached to the building, and 4) Removing the 6th crib from the infant room since the room is only licensed for 5 infants. Please submit the following: 1) Director's qualifications, 2) Reminder that the License anniversary fee is due by March 15th and must be paid through the licensing portal, and 3) Update the Licensing Portal with the name of the Current Qualified Director. There were 4 staff files reviewed. 4 of the 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. | |||
| INSP-0039109 | 2024-02-13 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 2/13/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A provider meeting will be conducted and a monitoring inspection will be conducted after the provider meeting. A plan of correction is not being accepted at this time. 4 of 4 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. 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 DES Group size checklist was completed at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Obtaining children's immunization records prior to the child's first day. 2. Documenting specific food items served to enrolled children on the menu. (mixed vegetables) Compliance Officer is Tricia Tartaglio | |||
| INSP-0030267 | 2023-07-27 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 7/27/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Lined and covered soiled clothing containers in each diaper area. 2. Tummy time. 3. Evacuation procedures in the Infant room. 4. Doors remaining closed in the Infant room while infants are present. 5. Infants do not get transitioned back and forth. 6. Daily diaper logs and infant logs. 7. Feeding infants and feeding plans. 8. High chairs for infant over the age of 6 months and able to hold their own bottle. Compliance Officer is Tricia Tartaglio | |||
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