Munchkins Place Learning Center - Mesa AZ Child Care Center

2111 SOUTH ALMA SCHOOL ROAD # 15 , MESA AZ 85210
(480) 756-9325
4 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: We believe that children experience the greatest growth when they feel secure and wanted. Therefore, We at Munchkins Place Learning Center will provide a warm, caring, comfortable and safe environment for our children. Together, we will establish routines that are predictable and consistent. All children will be treated with gentleness, honesty and respect. We will encourage them to treat others in this manner.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-16861
  • Capacity: 59
  • Age Range: Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations CACFP
  • 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: 2014-04-14
  • Current License Issue Date: 2026-04-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2027-03-31
  • 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-0168474 2026-02-23 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the Compliance Inspection conducted on 2/23/2026, 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. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was given to the Provider to email to the Compliance Officer. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. The DES group size checklist was completed 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. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: *Children's sign in/out procedures and requirements *Thermometer in freezer *Monitor fence privacy covering for rips and tears
INSP-0168539 2026-02-23 Modification Complete
Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies were observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 2/23/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The new vehicle was approved for transportation. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: *Adding an adult sized chair *Crib spacing when cribs are occupied *Tummy time *Infant feeding instructions *Diaper changing area *Transportation first aid kit requirements
INSP-0135516 2025-07-08 Modification Complete
Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 7/8/2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted.
INSP-0099824 2025-03-03 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 03/03/2025 subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Written Documentation of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The following was discussed but not limited to: **Criminal history affidavit completed fully before a staff member's starting date of employment **Emergency Information and Immunization Record card requirements **Teacher caregiver qualifications **10-day new employee training - required topics dated when completed **Cleaning equipment kept inaccessible to enrolled children **Cleaning and sanitation - infant feeding chairs, exhaust fans in children's restrooms **Space change utilization application - infant room **Playground upgrades - fall zones
INSP-0050568 2024-11-20 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Complaint investigation (Case# 93002) conducted on 11/20/2024, subject to change pending programmatic review. The investigation was completed on 11/20/2024. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Chloe-James Rossi A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants - 1:3 1's/2's - 1:6 3's/4's - 2:13 3 staff and 4 children were interviewed. Documentation reviewed: Daily classroom rosters, Emergency Information and Immunization Record cards, Staff files 1 of 1 fingerprint clearance card was valid via a DPS website search. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview, and documentation that 2 of 2 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated.
INSP-0048171 2024-09-12 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint #89998 investigation conducted on 09/12/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full investigation was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1 is Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer #2 is Stephanie Jake A plan of corrections will not be accepted at this time due to current enforcement status. The ratios observed were: Infants: 1:3 1's/2's - 1:6 3's/4's - 2:16, 1:17 There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. 1 staff file was reviewed during this investigation. The Complainant was contacted via phone on 09/12/2024. Documentation observed included classroom rosters, menus, and lesson plans. Upon completion of the investigation for complaint #89998, it was determined from observation, staff interview, and documentation that 3 of 10 allegations were substantiated. 6 of 10 allegations were unable to be substantiated due to lack of sufficient evidence, and 1 of 10 allegations was unsubstantiated. The following items were discussed but not limited to: **Supervision of children - Door open between rooms **Infants on their schedule **Documentation of infant daily reports **Tummy Time requirements **Developmentally appropriate activities for 2-year-olds **Screen time requirements
INSP-0047573 2024-08-27 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00089227 investigation conducted on 8/27/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 8/27/24. An email was sent to the Complainant on 8/27/24. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell Compliance Officer # 2: Archana Navin The Written Document of Corrections is not requested at this time. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 1:3 Ones/Twos: 1:6 Threes/Fours: 2:15 Four staff members were interviewed during this investigation. Four staff files were reviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: Classroom rosters Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview and documentation that 3 of 4 allegations were substantiated. The other allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed.
INSP-0041373 2024-03-06 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 3/6/2024. 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 emailed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation survey was emailed at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact form was completed 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 not limited to: Personal products' labeled with a first and last name Sign in and Sign out Written Emergency Plan Dated Vehicle call for inspection when reinstating transportation Compliance Officer #1 is Monika Jones Compliance Officer #2 is Tricia Tartaglio
INSP-0034422 2023-11-09 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint case # 00061545 on 11/9/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: David Ramos Compliance Officer #2: Jennifer Flicker The ratios observed were: Infants: 1:4 1's-2’s: 1:8 3’s-4’s: 1:14 There were 2 staff members interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: complainant by phone on 11/3/2023. Documentation observed were: incident reports and daily rosters. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observations, documentation, and staff interviews that the allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. 1 staff file was reviewed. The fingerprint clearance card for 1 staff was verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The following deficiencies were found at the time of the complaint investigation and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Correction through the Department's online portal within 10 days of receipt of the Inspection report.

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Reviews

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Camillia 2023-02-01 21:29:53
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

The owner of this establishment is refusing to give me my tax documents to show the amount I paid for 2022. He told me to get a lawyer.

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Stephanie Namuth 2022-01-05 21:14:22
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I love the way they treat the kids my son is autistic non verbal and this is the only daycare that he loved to go to .

They taught him how to do so many things and he even started to talk more .

I miss taking him there he loved the staff and you never had to worry about a thing . The staff is what makes this place so much better than the rest ... Felt like family like home and i appreciate everything they have done i would choose them over any other daycare they go above and beyond for your kids ...

Love Vinny and Mom ????

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Steph 2017-11-30 02:35:57
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I love LOVE this place!! The owners are great and they have a great environment!! Both my daughter and son went to this daycare and the owners and teachers got my son (now in 1st grade) ready for kindergarten writing his name, knowing the alphabet and socialized. They are now working with my daughter. She just turned 5 and know because of this place knows her full alphabet how to write them and is now working on site words daily. I couldn't have found such a great place to bring my children.

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Heidi 2016-08-17 18:22:58
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I have two very active boys aged 2 and 3. The staff are friendly and seem to care about the kids. The owners are very easy to talk with and communicate any issue with my boys to me right away. I relocated to this day care from another where my boys were constantly sick. They have maybe had a cold but nothing like the other day care. My boys run to the door when we arrive each day and have not complained about staff mistreatment. They are constantly doing a art project and my son has learned so many nursery songs. I would recommend this day care to anyone.

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