Magical Journey Learning Center - Phoenix AZ Child Care Center

1241 EAST CHANDLER BLVD #115 , PHOENIX AZ 85048
(480) 236-9945

About the Provider

Description: MAGICAL JOURNEY LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in PHOENIX AZ, with a maximum capacity of 102 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Twos; Three to Five; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-17259
  • Capacity: 102
  • Age Range: Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations DES
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: {3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, One-year-old Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care, Two-year-old Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2016-06-20
  • Current License Issue Date: 2025-06-01
  • 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-0173048 2026-04-28 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 04/28/2026. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. The DES Group Size was observed in compliance at the time of the inspection. 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but not limited to: *The Emergency Record Cards will be complete *Shade will be provided in the outdoor activity area when children are present *Non-food items may be stored on the staggered countertops in the 1s and 2s *Staff will document 24 hours of annual training
INSP-0130990 2025-05-07 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 05/07/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Facility. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The DES Group Size was observed in compliance at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was emailed to the Provider. The Empower Self-Evaluation link was emailed to the Provider. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 staff members and 1 of 1 Vendor 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 not limited to: *Children's attendance records will include at least the first initial and last name of the parent *Continue to monitor the playground fence to ensure rust is inaccessible *Continue to monitor the playground to maintain 6” of loose sand in the fall zones
INSP-0043866 2024-05-16 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiency were observed at the time of 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 DES Group Size was observed in compliance at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation link was emailed to the Provider. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 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 not limited to: *Brooms will remain inaccessible to enrolled children *Continue to monitor attendance forms for at least a first initial and last name of the individual who signs the child in and out of the Center. Compliance Officer is Heather Bauer.
INSP-0034764 2023-11-15 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation #00064407 on 11/15/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: 1-year-old children: 1:5 2-year-old children: 1:8 3-year-old children: 1:13 4/5-year-old children: 1:9 There were 2 staff interviewed during this investigation. The complainant was reached by phone on 10/02/2023. Documentation observed were Emergency record cards, sign in and sign out sheets, medication authorization forms, written staff statements, and text messages. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00064407, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that 3 of 3 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the complaint inspection. The Compliance Officer is Heather Bauer.
INSP-0032965 2023-09-27 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation #00063128 on 9/27/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: 1-year-old children: 2:6 2-year-old children: 2:11 3-year-old children: 2:11 4/5-year-old children: 1:8 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Director/Owner The Compliance Officer #1 received an email response from the complainant on 9/20/2023. Documentation observed were pesticide application notifications. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00063128, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that the allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the complaint inspection. The Compliance Officer #1 is Heather Bauer. The Compliance Officer #2 is Sherri Pavlisick.
INSP-0028454 2023-06-12 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the portal within 10 business days. Ratios observed were: 1-year-old children: 2:5 2-year-old children: 2:11 3-year-old children: 2:17 4 & 5-year-old children: 2:20 There were 2 staff interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Assistant Director The complainant was unavailable to be interviewed. Documentation observed were staff attendance records, rosters, and written staff statements. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation that 3 of 3 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiency was observed at the time of complaint # 00058473 investigation conducted on 6/12/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer #1 is Heather Bauer. The Compliance Officer #2 is Fred Geyser.

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