San Tan Montessori Llc - Gilbert AZ Child Care Center

3959 EAST ELLIOT ROAD , GILBERT AZ 85296
(480) 313-4264

About the Provider

Description: San Tan Montessori School, as a school community, works collaboratively to ensure each student has an academic and social environment designed for their individual success; fostering creativity, critical thinking, and inspiring happiness while honoring each person’s humanity.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-16944
  • Capacity: 154
  • Age Range: Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • 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, One-year-old Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care, Two-year-old Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2014-09-02
  • Current License Issue Date: 2025-09-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2026-08-31
  • 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-0165203 2025-12-19 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation #153631 on 12/19/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Facility Director at the beginning of the inspection. Ratios observed were: 1s: 2:5 1s-3s: 3:10, 6:19 3s-6s: 3:14, 1:12, 2:16, 3:17 Documentation observed: classroom rosters, Brightwheel parent communication, written incident and accident reports There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation The fingerprint clearance card for 1 of 1 staff members was verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #153631 it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that 1 of 2 allegations was substantiated and 1 of 2 allegations was unable to be substantiated due to a lack of sufficient evidence. The following deficiency was observed and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Correction in the LMS Portal within 10 days of receiving the Statement of Deficiency.
INSP-0137624 2025-07-29 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/29/20245 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Director 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 Empower Self-Evaluation invitation and the Emergency Disaster Contact form were emailed to the facility. 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 are not limited to: *Soiled diaper container will be stored in the diaper changing area *Continue to monitor the North playground fence to ensure that open spaces do not exceed 4 inches *Refrigerator temperature will be maintained at or below 41 degrees. *Children who are sleeping will be provided a mat or cot *Lesson plans will include the date *An application will be submitted to update the age group served in Rooms 113 and 114 and remove the toilet and handwashing sink from Room 114
INSP-0136332 2025-07-23 Modification Complete
Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed during the Modification Inspection conducted on 7/23/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Facility Director. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed and not limited to: *There will be sufficient light to observe children's faces during nap time *The broom will be inaccessible to enrolled children *The capacity will be posted in the activity room
INSP-0046518 2024-08-02 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/02/2024 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 invitation was emailed to the facility. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 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 attendance record form will be signed for each admission and release of the enrolled child *The Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card will be completed for each enrolled child *A current (dated) Lesson Plan will be posted in each activity room *Continue to monitor trikes to ensure they are free from hazards. Compliance Officer #1 is Heather Bauer Compliance Officer #2 is Sherri Pavlisick
INSP-0033308 2023-10-17 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct three Complaint investigations #00064060, #00064377, and #00064689 on 10/17/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: 1-year-old children: 4:10 2-year-old children: 2:14 2-4-year-old children: 2:17 3-4-year-old children: 2:17 and 1:7 (garden) 3-5year-old children: 3:19 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 3 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Facility Director, Designated Person Compliance Officer #1 spoke to Complainant #1 on the telephone. Compliance Officer #1 attempted to contact Complainant #2 via telephone and email, however, was unable to speak to them. Documentation observed were staff files, and classroom rosters. Please answer the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Upon completion of the Complaint investigation #00064060, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that 2 of 6 allegations were substantiated and 4 of 6 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. Upon completion of the Complaint investigation #00064377, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that 1 of 2 allegations were substantiated and 1 of 2 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. Upon completion of the Complaint investigation #00064689, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that 2 of 5 allegations were substantiated and 3 of 5 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint investigations conducted on 10/17/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1 is Heather Bauer. Compliance Officer #2 is David Ramos.
INSP-0030875 2023-08-09 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/09/2023 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 invitation was sent to the facility. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 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 attendance record form will be signed with a first initial and last name or first and last name for each admission and release of the enrolled child. *Ensure the hose in the garden area does not create a hazard. *Ensure the bleach bottles in toilet room remain inaccessible to enrolled children. *Observe the outdoor metal fence to ensure it's free from rust. Compliance Officer #1 is Heather Bauer. Compliance Officer #2 is Sherri Pavlisick.
INSP-0029063 2023-07-13 Modification Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 7/13/2023 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. During the exit interview the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Bristles of a broom and vacuums should be inaccessible to enrolled children. *Unused electrical outlets in a power strip or multi plug adapter should be covered with a safety plug or insert. *A loose toilet seat should be tightened. Compliance Officer #1 is Heather Bauer. Compliance Officer #2 is Sherri Pavlisick.

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