Child Care Center
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Maple Bear Tempe Early Learning Center
Tempe, AZ
· Maricopa County
1255 WEST ELLIOT ROAD,
Tempe, AZ 85284
Quick Facts
Capacity
173 children
Age Range
6 weeks- Pre-K
Type of Care
{3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Infant Care, One-year-old Care, Two-year-old Care}
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CDC-17047
Licensed Since
2014
License Issued
Dec 1, 2025
Active Through
Nov 30, 2026
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
DES
District Office
ADHS Division of Licensing Services
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About the Provider
Maple Bear Tempe Early Learning Center offers child centered curriculum based on Canadian methodology with proven success for children in kindergarten and beyond.
Additional Information:
Spanish language acquisition is part of the regular curriculum and Spanish language immersion is available .
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday-Friday
- Open Hours6am-6pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0160074 | 2025-10-24 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual inspection conducted 10.24.25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officers provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspections Rights and the Small Bill of Rights to the facility director at the time of the inspection. A link to the Empower Self-Evaluation was sent to the facility director. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was completed at the time of the inspection. Seven fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were verified as valid through the DPS website. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed, but not limited to: * Ensure Emergency Contact cards contain all the required information. *Ensure the statement of services contains all the required items. *Ensure infants' bottles are labeled with first and last name. *Ensure personal products are labeled with first and last name. *Ensure the first aid kit contains all the required items. | |||
| INSP-0051120 | 2024-12-13 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies at the time of Complaint #00093931 investigation conducted on 12/13/24. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 12/13/24. An email message was sent to the Complainant on 12/13/24. The Complainant did not return the call nor the email. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 3:7 Ones: 2:10 Ones: 1:5 Ones: 2:6 Twos: 2:11 Twos/Threes: 2:13 Threes: 2:12 Fours: 1:10 Three staff members were interviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: Classroom rosters. Child's Emergency Information and Immunization record card and enrollment paperwork. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview and documentation that 1 of 1 allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. | |||
| INSP-0049467 | 2024-10-28 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Monika Jones Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. 5 of 5 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: **DCS submissions via the CBC portal **Emergency Information and Immunization Record card requirements **Annual training requirements for staff **Tummy Time documentation retained for 12 months **Infant Feeding instructions to include foods fed and introduced **Quilted sleep jumpsuits prohibited for infant use **Furniture (children's chairs) stored in children's restrooms **Designated exits to remain unobstructed | |||
| INSP-0047382 | 2024-08-23 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint 89022 investigation conducted on 8/23/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The following room ratios were observed: Infant's: 2:6, 2:7 One's: 2:6, 3:6 Two's: 2:13, 2:8 Three's: 2:12 Four's: 2:9 Two staff members were interviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: Accident report and Employee disciplinary action form. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview, and documentation that 1 of 1 allegation was substantiated. The following citations were observed. Compliance Officer #1: Archana Navin Compliance Officer #2: Brian Howell The Director/Designated Person discussed an additional incident regarding diapering and mandated reporting during the investigation. | |||
| INSP-0045182 | 2024-06-26 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #85975 and Complaint #85930 investigation conducted on 6/26/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. A full inspection was not conducted. The following room ratios were observed: Infant's: 2:7, 1:5 One's: 2:11, 2:8 Two's: 2:13, 2:11 Three's: 2:18 Four's/Five's: 2:17 Three staff members were interviewed as part of the investigation. The Complainant for #85975 was interviewed as a part of the investigation. The Complainant for #85930 was unable to be contacted. One staff file was reviewed. The fingerprint clearance card for the staff member was verified as valid via a DPS website search. Documentation observed included: Tempe Police Department police report, Facility security video of the Infant #2 Classroom, Infant #2 Classroom roster for 6/14/2024. Based on staff interview, and the Compliance Officer's review of the facility's security video footage, the one allegation for #85975 and the five allegations for #85930 were substantiated. Compliance Officer is Archana Navin. | |||
| INSP-0034156 | 2023-11-01 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 11/1/2023 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. 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 | |||
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