Description: LOVABLE KIDS KARE MESA is a Child Care Center in MESA AZ, with a maximum capacity of 59 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant; 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-0171503 | 2026-04-23 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the investigation was to conduct Complaint #00164497 Investigation on 4/23/2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. 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. Ratios observed were: Preschool Classroom (1-5 year-old children): 1:6 There were 2 staff members interviewed during this investigation. The Compliance Officer was not able to contact the complainant. Documentation observed was: Roster and Menus Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interviews, and documentation that 3 out of 3 allegations were unable to be substantiated due to a lack of sufficient evidence. There were no deficiencies found. This is subject to change pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0170307 | 2026-03-17 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation #00162104 on 3/17/2025. There were no deficiencies observed. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios: 1-year-old children: 1:5 2 - school-age children: 1:4 There were 2 staff members interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Owner Documentation observed included text messages, photos, statements from staff members, and an interview with a parent. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the allegation was unable to be substantiated due to a lack of sufficient evidence. | |||
| INSP-0169288 | 2026-03-02 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation #00160485 and #159816 on 03-02-2026. There were no deficiencies observed during the inspection, and is subject to change pending programmatic review. 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. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The ratios observed were: *Preschool (3's-5's) room- 1:8 *Toddler (1's) room- 1:5 There were 4 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 3 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 3 of 3 allegations for complaint #00160485 were unable to be substantiated due to a lack of sufficient evidence, and 1 of 1 allegation for complaint #00159816 was unable to be substantiated due to a lack of sufficient evidence. The following was discussed, but not limited to: 1. Roster documentation requirements. 2. New staff 10-day orientation training documentation requirements. 3. Good faith effort references documentation requirements. 4. DCS background check documentation requirements. 5. Staff childcare experience documentation requirements. | |||
| INSP-0168546 | 2026-02-18 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: Statement of Deficiencies Amended on 3.6.26 The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation #00159423, #00159427 and #00159435. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Plan of Correction will not be accepted at this time. Ratios: 1-2 year-old children: 1:5 3-4 year-old children: 1:8 School-age: 2:8 There were 3 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 children interviewed during this investigation. The Compliance Officer spoke with the via telephone on 2/18/2026 Documentation observed included Staff File, Rosters, Attendance Records, Accident/Incident Reports, DES records, Emergency Information, and Immunization Record Cards, and transportation authorization forms Upon completion of the complaint investigation the following was determined: #159423, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that 1 of 1 allegation was substantiated #159427, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that 2 of 2 allegations were unable to be substantiated due to a lack of sufficient evidence #159435, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that 3 of 3 allegations substantiated During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but not limited to: *Documentation will be maintained for 12 months: rosters, attendance records, accident and injury logs, staff files, *The posting area will include the name of the current Director and the Director's Designee *The infant room door will be closed when infants are present *Written permission will be obtained from a child's parent before transporting them to school *Fingerprint Clearance Cards will be determined to be valid before the Staff's starting date of employment *If an enrolled child has an accident, injury, or emergency that based on an evaluation by a staff requires medical treament, the facility will notify the enrolled child's parent and the Department and maintain documentation of the incident for 12 months *Each sleeping child will be provided a mat or cot *Designated exits, corridors, and passageways that provide escape from the building will be unobstructed and unlocked: door knob covers and doorway gates are not permitted *Heating and cooling systems will be maintained in the passenger van that transports children, will ensure cooling system is fixed before the weather heats up. | |||
| INSP-0167032 | 2026-01-26 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the investigation was to conduct a complaint #00156864 investigation on 01-26-2026. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The ratios observed were: Toddler Room: 1/2's: 2:2 Playground (3s)- 1:6 Documentation observed was: Injury/illness reports (Procare), a photo, and 1 staff file 1 of 1 fingerprint clearance card was verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 4 of 4 allegations were unable to be substantiated due to a lack of sufficient evidence. There were no deficiencies found. This is subject to change pending programmatic review. The DES Contact Group size was compliant at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed, but not limited to: 1. General licensing discussions. 2. Roster documentation requirements. 3. Posted menu requirements. 4. Diaper-changing area standards. 5. TB attestation staff file documentation. 6. 10-day new staff training staff file documentation. | |||
| INSP-0134926 | 2025-06-24 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 6/24/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but are not limited to: *The purpose of a roster in each classroom and how long it needs to be kept. *What the lesson plan must include, and how it should change with each age group's age-appropriate activities. *How to create a menu serving the enrolled child the required meals and snacks. | |||
| INSP-0133914 | 2025-06-11 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation #00133325. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. Ratios observed were: 1-year-old children: 1:3 4 - 12 years old: 1:11 There were 4 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 3 children interviewed during the investigation. There were 4 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Owner Documentation observed: Staff attendance records, menus, rosters, photos, and attendance sheets. Upon completion of the Complaint Investigation #00133325, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 6 of the 10 allegations were substantiated. 4 of 10 of the allegations were unable to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint Investigation #00133325 conducted on 6/11/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but are not limited to: *What should be included in the weekly lesson plan for all enrolled children, including the school-age summer program. * How to create a weekly menu and what needs to be included. *Supervise enrolled children during all parts of the day. *Cleaning expectations of the center, including the toilet rooms. *The garbage can must be empty at the end of each day. | |||
| INSP-0131228 | 2025-05-12 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 5/12/2025 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 Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection 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 DPS website at the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0044194 | 2024-05-21 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed during the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 05/21/2024 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. All major plumbing issues were repaired and cleaned on the morning of May 21, 2024. Compliance Officer #1 is Sherri Pavlisick. Compliance Officer #2 is Heather Bauer. | |||
| INSP-0044006 | 2024-05-16 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed during the Compliance Inspection conducted on 05/16/2024 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 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: * The need for qualified staff. * All staff need to know how to run the IPad/program when asked about rosters. * Staff signatures will have to be present when they sign-in and sign-out children. * DCS proof of submission needs to be placed in each staff file. Compliance Officer is Sherri Pavlisick. | |||
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I've been working in a day care for 25 years. I know Mrs. Sharon Bradley she is a good friend of mine.