Description: EARLY STEPS LEARNING 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 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-0164187 | 2025-12-02 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/2/2025 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 Contact Group size was 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: *Discussed the definition of activity peeling paint. *Discussed the 2nd Emergency contact and who it can be. | |||
| INSP-0124393 | 2025-04-21 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation ( #00128056). There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Complaint Inspection conducted on 4/22/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Ratios: Infants: 1:3 Toddlers (1/2 year-old children): 2:12 Preschool (3/5 year-old children): 1:14 There were 3 staff members interviewed during this investigation. Documentation reviewed were children's Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards, Parent Handbook, and Diaper Logs. The allegations were unable to be substantiated due to a lack of sufficient evidence. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but not limited to: *When providing child care services for infants or children who require diapering, a diaper changing area that meets the requirements in R9-5-503 is available in each infant room or indoor activity area used by an enrolled infant or child who wears diapers or disposable training pants *If a classroom needs to be temporarily closed then a call or email to the Compliance Officer is recommended to discuss capacity and/or diapering requirements *Special Needs diapering is included in R9-5-507 *Individual Plan | |||
| INSP-0051000 | 2024-12-04 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: No deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/4/2024. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights/Small Business Bill of Rights at the start of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form 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 3 of 3 staff members were verified to be valid through the DES website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but not limited to: *Ensure water is accessible to enrolled children in the indoor and outdoor spaces. *All personal products (wipes & creams) must be labeled with the child's first and last name. Compliance Officer #1 is Sherri Pavlisick. compliance Officer #2 is Monika Jones. | |||
| INSP-0045250 | 2024-08-07 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation (#00085779, 00085877). A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The ratios observed were: Infants: 1:2 Infants: 2:7 1 and 2-year-old children: 2:6 3-year-old children: 1:7 4 and 5-year-old children: 1:12 Others interviewed: Director, Owner. Documentation observed were: *Students sign-in/sign-out sheets, postings, and Parent Handbook. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00085779, #00085877, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that the allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Continue to update the Parent Handbook with exact expectations. The Compliance Officer: Sherri Pavlisick The Compliance Officer Supervisor: Jennifer Forschino. | |||
| INSP-0041390 | 2024-03-11 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies were observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 3/11/2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer is Sherri Pavlisick. | |||
| INSP-0035224 | 2023-12-08 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/8/2023 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 form was completed at the time of the inspection. Four staff files were reviewed 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: *First Aid kits maintain a sufficient amount of items. *Staff submit results of negative TB test before the start date. *Ensure outdoor brick walls are free of foreign substances. *Ensure electrical outlets are covered. Compliance Officer #1 is Patti Longman. Compliance Officer #2 is Pat Morgan-Martinez. | |||
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