Small People Preschool - Phoenix AZ Child Care Center

16232 N Cave Creek Rd , Phoenix AZ 85032
(602) 482-2230

About the Provider

Description: SMALL PEOPLE PRESCHOOL is a Child Care Center in Phoenix AZ, with a maximum capacity of 185 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 0020117CDCZS87337431
  • Capacity: 185
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations Quality First
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: {3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Infant Care, One-year-old Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care, Two-year-old Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2023-04-22
  • Current License Issue Date: 2026-04-22
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2027-04-21

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection # Inspection Date Inspection Type Status
INSP-0171423 2026-04-07 Complaint,Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint #00163832 investigation and conduct an Annual Compliance inspection on 4/07/2026. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. The Notice of Inspection Rights was provided to the Licensee at the time of the Inspection. Ratios observed: Infants: 1:3 Infants: 1:5 1's: 2:8 1's: 1:4 2's: 2:9 2's: 2:9 3's: 1:7 4's: 1:4 4's: 1:11 There was 1 staff member interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Director of the site Documentation observed: Injury and illness log and ProCare parent communication 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. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation and interview that the allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. 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: *Labeling of personal products, *Rugs free of tears/rips and, *Maintenance of airflow from back vents of transportation vehicles.
INSP-0124412 2025-04-10 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 4/10/2025 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 Notice Of Inspection Rights was provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. 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.
INSP-0124411 2025-04-10 Modification Complete
Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 4/10/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Added room 9 and changed school-age to room 10 A full inspection was not conducted at this time.
INSP-0045008 2024-06-18 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Case #84597 conducted on 6/18/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1 attempted to contact the Complainant via phone and email on 6/17/2024. The Complainant was contacted via email on 6/21/2024. 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: Infants: 2:6, 2:9 1's: 2:10 2's: 2:11,2:12 3's: 2:13 4's: 2:15 School-age: 3:41 Three staff members were interviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: Emergency card and documentation from the child's doctor for Child #1. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview and documentation that 1 of 1 allegations for Case #84597 lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following citations were observed. Compliance Officer #1: Archana Navin Compliance Officer #2: Brian Howell
INSP-0043024 2024-04-17 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 4/17/2024 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 Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. 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: *Emergency Information and Immunization Record cards are complete *Current Lesson plans are posted Compliance Officer #1: Elizabeth Enriquez Compliance Officer #2: Stephanie Jake
INSP-0041757 2024-03-18 Modification Complete
Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed during the Modification Inspection conducted on 3/18/2024, and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer: Elizabeth Enriquez
INSP-0028997 2023-06-27 Initial Monitoring Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection conducted on 6/27/2023 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: *Outlet covers in every outlet Compliance Officer #1: Elizabeth Enriquez Compliance Officer #2: Stacy Marchelli

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