F.H.U.S.D.#98 - MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN PRE SCHOOL - Fountain Hills AZ Child Care Center

14825 NORTH FAYETTE DRIVE , FOUNTAIN HILLS AZ 85268
(480) 837-1656

About the Provider

Description: F.H.U.S.D.#98 - MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN PRE SCHOOL is a Child Care Center in FOUNTAIN HILLS AZ, with a maximum capacity of 59 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Three to Five; . The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-6217
  • Capacity: 59
  • Age Range: Three to Five;
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations Empower Pack
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: {3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Part Day Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2000-03-01
  • Current License Issue Date: 2026-03-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2027-02-28
  • 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-0167655 2026-02-03 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual compliance inspection conducted on 02-03-2026, and are subject to change pending programmatic review. 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The following was discussed, but not limited to: 1. Roster documentation requirements. 2. Immediate access on site. 3. Staff file TB documentation. 4. Staff annual training requirements. 5. Suspension/expulsion policies--Statement of Services. 6. Fingerprint clearance card verification requirements. 7. Criminal History Affidavit documentation. 8. Menu documentation requirements. 9. Posted fees and refund policy. 10. Supervision of children during indoor/outdoor transitions. 11. Supervision of staff. 12. Modification application discussion. 13. Bathroom maintenance. 14. Staff attendance records--directors must sign in/out.
INSP-0136945 2025-07-25 Modification Complete
Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 7/25/2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted.
INSP-0052742 2025-02-05 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 02/05/2025 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 Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was emailed at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact form was completed 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: Ensure the first aid kit is complete. Compliance Officer Monika Jones
INSP-0039133 2024-02-15 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 2/15/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey was completed online at the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer #1: Archana Navin Compliance Officer #2: Brian Howell
INSP-0035839 2024-01-02 Modification Complete
Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the modification inspection conducted on 1/2/2024, subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer #1: Archana Navin Compliance Officer #2: Brian Howell
INSP-0029539 2023-07-11 Modification Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Room modification inspection conducted on 7/11/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. A full inspection was not conducted Compliance Officer #1: Archana Navin Compliance Officer #2: Brian Howell *The rooms cannot be used until the Department receives pictures of the corrections.

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