The Learning Experience - Surprise
15351 West Cactus Road, Surprise, AZ
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D.U.S.D.#89 - Marley Park Elementary is a licensed child care center in Surprise, Arizona. It is licensed by the state, for up to 165 children.
Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Licensed capacity | 165 childrenFrom the state license |
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D.U.S.D.#89 - Marley Park Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Maricopa County has a median price of $270 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 2, 2025: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 5 rules in all
For comparison: 96% of Arizona daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 12.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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AAC R9-5-501.A.12. A. A licensee shall ensure that: 12. The facility premises, including the buildings, are maintained free from hazards;
“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Den Club Playground Boys' Toilet Room *The toilets had exposed 1-inch bolts at the base of the toilet.”
AAC R9-5-516.B.3. B. If prescription or nonprescription medications are administered, a licensee shall ensure that: 3. A facility director, or a staff member designated in writing by the facility director, does not administer a medication to an enrolled child unless the facility receives written authorization signed by the enrolled child’s parent or health care provider that includes the: a. Name of the enrolled child; b. Type of the medication; c. Prescription number, if any; d. Instructions for administration specifying the: i. Dosage and route of administration; ii. If indicated, starting and ending dates of the dosage period; and iii. Times and frequency of administration; e. Reason for the medication; and f. Date of authorization; and
“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, the medication forms for Child #1 lacked times and frequency of administration, and the reason for the medication.”
AAC R9-5-512.D. D. A licensee shall ensure that toilet bowls, lavatory fixtures, and floors in toilet rooms and kitchens are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain them in a clean and sanitized condition or at least once every 24 hours.
“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, the following toilet rooms were not maintained in a clean condition: Den Club Playground Boys' toilet room: *The caulking at the base of the toilet had a build-up of orange substance and was cracked and peeling from the base. Den Club Playground Girls' toilet room: *The caulking at the base of the toilet in the large stall had a build-up of orange substance and was cracked and peeling from the base.”
AAC R9-5-309.C. C. A licensee shall maintain on facility premises: 1. A current fire inspection report including documentation of any repairs or corrections required by the fire inspection report; and 2. If there are gas pipes that run from a gas meter to an appliance or location on the facility premises, a current gas inspection report including documentation of any repairs or corrections required by the gas inspection report.
“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that the Licensee lacked documentation of a violation-free or corrected fire inspection report as required.”
AAC R9-5-309.C. C. A licensee shall maintain on facility premises: 1. A current fire inspection report including documentation of any repairs or corrections required by the fire inspection report; and 2. If there are gas pipes that run from a gas meter to an appliance or location on the facility premises, a current gas inspection report including documentation of any repairs or corrections required by the gas inspection report.
“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that the Licensee lacked documentation of a current fire inspection report as required. Fire Inspection Expired 07/19/2024.”
AAC R9-5-503.F.1. F. A licensee shall ensure that in an activity area with a diaper changing area: 1. The containers required in subsections (A)(3) and (4) are inaccessible, and
“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations, it was found that the diaper container in the the bathroom in Room 112 was on the floor by the diaper table and accessible to the children.”
AAC R9-5-501.A.12. A. A licensee shall ensure that: 12. The facility premises, including the buildings, are maintained free from hazards;
“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers’ observations, the following hazards were found: ROOM #301 BATHROOM: * There was laminate missing on the front edge of the sink counter 10 feet in length which was exposing rough wood. GYM: * There were two 3 foot long gaps where the Gym floor was separating under the basketball hoop.”
AAC R9-5-309.C. C. A licensee shall maintain on facility premises: 1. A current fire inspection report including documentation of any repairs or corrections required by the fire inspection report; and 2. If there are gas pipes that run from a gas meter to an appliance or location on the facility premises, a current gas inspection report including documentation of any repairs or corrections required by the gas inspection report.
“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation and a review of facility documentation, it was found that a current violation-free fire inspection from a local fire department was not available for the facility.”
AAC R9-5-306.A. A. A licensee shall maintain a dated attendance form containing an enrolled child’s name with the time of each admission and release of the enrolled child. 1. Except as provided in subsection (A)(2), a licensee shall ensure that the attendance form is signed with at least a first initial of an individual’s first name and the individual’s last name by each enrolled child’s parent or individual designated by the enrolled child’s parent, each time the enrolled child is admitted or released. 2. An electronic fingerprint verification or an electronic signature may be used in place of a signature of the enrolled child’s parent or designated individual to admit or release the enrolled child. 3. If an electronic signature is used to admit or release the enrolled child, the licensee shall adopt policies and procedures to ensure that the individual whose signature the electronic or digital method of identification represents is accountable for the use of the electronic or digital method; 4. A licensee shall develop, document, and implement policies and procedures to ensure that the identity of an individual is known to the staff member or is verified with picture identification before releasing an enrolled child to the individual. 5. A licensee shall not release the enrolled child to an individual other than the enrolled child’s parent or other individual designated in writing by the enrolled child’s parent except when the enrolled child’s parent is unable to collect the enrolled child and authorizes the licensee by telephone to release the enrolled child to an individual not so designated. a. The licensee shall verify the telephone authorization using a means of verification that has been agreed upon between the licensee and the enrolled child’s parent at the time of enrollment. b. The licensee shall document the means of verification in subsection (A)(5)(a) on the enrolled child’s Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card. 6. A licensee shall not permit the self-admission or self-release of an enrolled child unless the enrolled child is of school age and the licensee has obtained and verified written permission from the enrolled child’s parent. 7. A licensee shall maintain the attendance form on facility premises for 12 months after the date of attendance.
“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observations, the attendance records for 3 out of the 15 enrolled children whose records were reviewed lacked: Child #1: Release Time and Release Signature for 10/2/2023; Child #2: Release Time and Release Signature for 10/17/2023; Child #3: Release Time and Release Signature for 10/16/2023.”
AAC R9-5-503.A.1. A. A licensee shall ensure that each diaper changing area required in R9-5-601(4) contains: 1. A nonabsorbent, sanitizable diaper changing surface that is: a. Seamless and smooth, and b. Kept clear of items not required for diaper changing;
“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations, the diaper pad on the diaper changing table in Room 112 had stitching and was not seamless and smooth.”
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FAQ
Yes. Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on October 2, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 96% of Arizona daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 12. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
165, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Its hours are not listed. Call (623) 876-7875 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (623) 876-7875 to ask.
(623) 876-7875.
15042 West Sweetwater Road, Surprise, AZ 85379. The nearest other daycare we list is Amber's Bizzy Beez Daycare/ Amberlie Forrester, 0.5 miles away.