Kinder Prep Academy - Safford AZ Child Care Center

417 WEST 7TH STREET , SAFFORD AZ 85546
(928) 651-8939

About the Provider

Description: KINDER PREP ACADEMY is a Child Care Center in SAFFORD 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-18421
  • 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: 2018-10-16
  • Current License Issue Date: 2025-10-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2026-09-30
  • 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-0159596 2025-09-10 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on September 10, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were two personnel files reviewed. Both of the fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Complete and submit a Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. * Submit a copy of a current fire inspection report and current first-aid/CPR for staff via email to the Compliance Officer. Items discussed, but not limited to: * New DCS procedure * Staff training - 24 hours annually. * Outdoor activity area - items not used for childcare
INSP-0048155 2024-09-12 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on September 12, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were two personnel files reviewed. Both of the fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Complete and submit a Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Items discussed, but not limited to: * Criminal History Affidavit * New DCS procedure Fire Inspection: (state) 09/09/2024 Sanitation Permit: NA Gas Inspection: 08/08/2024 Liability Insurance: expires 10/10/2024 Compliance Officer 1: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer 2: Ryan Mapes
INSP-0032392 2023-09-14 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on September 14, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Cara Leyme A full inspection was conducted at this time. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Written Documentation of Corrections was not accepted at the time of the inspection. Please complete and return a Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The link for the Empower Survey was emailed following the inspection. Compliance Officer 2 viewed the facility's inspection reports and notated the following dates: Insurance Certificate of Liability: 5/23/2024 Fire Inspection Report: 3/22/2023 Gas Inspection: 8/9/2023

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