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G.P.S. - Mesquite Elementary

1000 East Mesquite Street, Gilbert, AZ 85296
licensed capacity
59
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$270

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About

About G.P.S. - Mesquite Elementary

G.P.S. - Mesquite Elementary is a licensed child care center in Gilbert, Arizona. It is licensed by the state, for up to 59 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care.

Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-school
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Type
Child care center
Ages
3 - 5 years old (Advantage; Building Blocks 3-5 by August 31st)
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
59 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages3 - 5 years old (Advantage; Building Blocks 3-5 by August 31st)
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffQualified staff
Daily lifeExtended care: Extended day hours 6:30 am - 6:00 pm available for Building Blocks families for an additional charge
Licensed capacity59 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

G.P.S. - Mesquite 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Maricopa County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$270
Home daycare$180

Toddler

Center$210
Home daycare$171

Preschool

Center$210
Home daycare$171

School age

Center$175
Home daycare$150

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for G.P.S. - Mesquite Elementary

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
59 children
License number
#CDC-9547
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 1

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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  1. Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      AAC R9-5-512.F. F. A licensee shall ensure that:1. Each toilet room in a facility contains, within easy reach of enrolled children: a. Mounted toilet tissue; and b. Except as provided in subsection (G): i. A sink with running water; ii. Soap contained in a dispenser; and iii. Disposable, single-use paper towels in a mounted dispenser, or a mechanical air hand dryer; 2. Staff members wash their hands with soap and running water after toileting; 3. An enrolled child’s hands are washed with soap and running water after toileting; 4. Except for a cup or receptacle used only for water, food waste is stored in a covered container and the container is clean and lined with a plastic bag; 5. Food waste and other refuse is removed from the facility building at least once every 24 hours or more often as necessary to maintain a clean condition and avoid odors; 6. A staff member or an enrolled child does not draw water for human consumption from a toilet room handwashing sink; 7. Toys, materials, and equipment are maintained in a clean condition; 8. Plumbing fixtures are maintained in a clean and working condition; and 9. Chipped or cracked sinks and toilets are replaced or repaired.

      “Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, in Classroom 105's restroom, there was a loose toilet seat. In the VIK girls' restroom, the 3rd and 5th faucets were inoperable. In the VIK boys' restroom, the 4th faucet was loose.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      AAC R9-5-603.C. C. Except as provided in subsection (D), a licensee shall ensure that an outdoor activity area:1. Is enclosed by a fence: a. A minimum of 4 feet high; b. Secured to the ground; and c. With either vertical or horizontal open spaces on the fence or gate that do not exceed 4.0 inches; 2. Is maintained free from hazards, such as exposed concrete footings and broken toys; and 3. Has gates that are kept closed while an enrolled child is in the outdoor activity area

      “Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, in the VIK outdoor activity area, the following hazard was accessible to enrolled children: *There was a 2-inch crack in the twirly slide.”
  3. May 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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 observations, the following hazard was accessible to enrolled children: BB3 Classroom: *There was peeling laminate on the backsplash of the handwashing sink.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      AAC R9-5-603.C. C. Except as provided in subsection (D), a licensee shall ensure that an outdoor activity area:1. Is enclosed by a fence: a. A minimum of 4 feet high; b. Secured to the ground; and c. With either vertical or horizontal open spaces on the fence or gate that do not exceed 4.0 inches; 2. Is maintained free from hazards, such as exposed concrete footings and broken toys; and 3. Has gates that are kept closed while an enrolled child is in the outdoor activity area

      “Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, in the outdoor activity area, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Preschool Playground: *There was peeling laminate with exposed metal on the blue truck. *There was splintering wood with exposed rough edges on a white bench near the playground. Big Playground: *There was pooling water and dirt in the drinking fountain near the playground.”

Copied from Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about G.P.S. - Mesquite Elementary

Is G.P.S. - Mesquite Elementary licensed?

Yes. Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

When was G.P.S. - Mesquite Elementary last inspected?

Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has G.P.S. - Mesquite Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 3 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.

How many children can G.P.S. - Mesquite Elementary care for?

59, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are G.P.S. - Mesquite Elementary's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does G.P.S. - Mesquite Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (480) 813-1240 to ask.

What is G.P.S. - Mesquite Elementary's phone number?

(480) 813-1240.

Where is G.P.S. - Mesquite Elementary?

1000 East Mesquite Street, Gilbert, AZ 85296. The nearest other daycare we list is G.P.S. - Gilbert High School Toybox, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).