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Nana's Place Academy

10046 North 43rd Avenue, Glendale, AZ 853022.9· 75 reviews
licensed capacity
150
open each week
7 days
a week, county median
$270

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About Nana's Place Academy

Nana's Place Academy is a licensed child care center in Glendale, Arizona. It is licensed by the state, for up to 150 children.

It is open every day, Open 24 hours. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care and full-time care. It says it provides meals.

Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 43 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpen every day
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to 12 years
Hours today
Open 24 hours
Licensed capacity
150 children

Hours

Hours

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayTodayOpen 24 hours
Hours it lists: “open 24 hours except Sundays (Northern runs Sundays) and holidays”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
EnrichmentArt, music, dance, theater, fitness
Staff-to-child ratio1:5 infants; 1:6 one year; 1:8 two years; 1:13 three years; 1:15 pre-kinder; 1:20 school age
StaffDirector holds a master's degree in special education
Daily lifeMeals provided. Extended care: Afterhours care 7pm-5:59am; Saturday and Sunday care 12am-11:59pm
SafetyOutdoor playground
Assistance it acceptsDES child care assistance
DiscountsSibling discount 10% on each child after the first
TransportationTransportation (shuttle service)
MoreFounded 2005
Licensed capacity150 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Nana's Place Academy 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 Nana's Place Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
150 children
License number
#CDC-14018
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 6, 2026: 15 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 43 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 8
  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Safe sleep 5
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Transportation 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Other rules 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. Jan 6, 2026Inspection15 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      AAC R9-5-603.D. D. A licensee shall ensure that the following is provided and maintained within the fall zones of swings and climbing equipment in an outdoor activity area: 1. A shock-absorbing unitary surfacing material manufactured for such use in outdoor activity areas; or 2. A minimum depth of 6 inches of a non-hazardous, resilient material such as fine loose sand or wood chips.

      “Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations, the Main Playground lacked 6 of 6 inches of resilient surfacing for all 5 climbing play structures, including the red and blue slide, the black and green truck, the seesaw, the blue helicopter, and the 4-seater bouncy seesaw. The Toddler Playground lacked 6 of 6 inches of resilient surfacing for all 3 climbing play structures, including the yellow slide, the red train, and the orange merry-go-round. The ground was hard and compacted under all climbing play structures.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      AAC R9-5-603.B. B. 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 observations, on the Main Playground, the red and blue slide lacked its access stairs, and a chair had been placed in front of the slide to allow children to climb up to the top. The slide also had a horizontal crack extending from the left to right side, exposing sharp plastic edges.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      AAC R9-5-512.F.8.9. F. A licensee shall ensure that: 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 Officer's observations, in the West restroom, 1 of 4 toilets was inoperable and covered with a trash bag. In the East restroom, 1 of 5 toilets was inoperable and covered with a trash bag, and 2 of the 4 handwashing sinks had 1 missing handle.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 observations, in the West restroom, 1 of 4 toilet seats had a buildup of brown spots. In the East restroom, 1 of 4 toilets had toilet tissue with brown remnants tied to the handle and dragged out of the stall, and onto the floor throughout the restroom.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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, in the Two's Room, the laminate on the right edge of the diaper-changing surface was broken off, and no longer seamless, smooth, and sanitizable.”
    • Food and nutrition

      AAC R9-5-502.C.3.b. C. A licensee shall ensure that: 3. When preparing, using, or caring for an infant’s feeding bottles, a staff member: b. Ensures that a bottle is not: i. Heated in a microwave oven; ii. Propped for an infant feeding; or iii. Permitted in an infant’s crib unless the written instructions required by subsection (C)(1)(l) state otherwise;

      “Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations, in the Infant room, an infant was in a crib and drinking from a bottle.”
    • Food and nutrition

      AAC R9-5-502.C.1.lk. C. A licensee shall ensure that: 1. A staff member providing child care services in an infant room: k. Obtains written, current, and dated dietary instructions from a parent or health care provider regarding the method of feeding and types of foods to be prepared or fed to an infant at the facility;

      “Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, in the Infant room, Child #1's written feeding plans lacked the type of milk or formula the child drinks, the food the child has been introduced to at home, the amount, and the times to be fed. Child #2's written feeding instructions lacked the times to be fed.”
    • Safe sleep

      AAC R9-5-502.A.8.c. A. A licensee providing child care services for infants shall: 8. Provide a crib for each infant that: c. Is furnished with clean, sanitized, crib-size bedding, including a fitted sheet and top sheet or a blanket;

      “Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations, in the infant room, 5 of 9 crib mattresses lacked tightly fitted sheets.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      AAC R9-5-501.B.9. B. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member: 9. Does the following when a parent permits or asks a staff member to apply personal products on an enrolled child, such as petroleum jelly, diaper rash ointments, sun screen or sun block preparations, toothpaste, and baby diapering preparations: a. Obtains the enrolled child’s personal products from the enrolled child’s parent or, if the licensee provides the personal products for use by the enrolled child, obtains written approval for use of the products from the enrolled child’s parent; b. Labels the personal products with the enrolled child’s name; and c. Keeps the personal products inaccessible to enrolled children;

      “Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations, the following personal products were not labeled with the enrolled children's first and last names as required: *Infant room: 1 Aquaphor labeled with the child's first name only. *One's room: 1 Butt Paste labeled with the child's first name and last initial. 2 unlabeled packs of wipes. *Two's room: 2 packs of wipes labeled with the child's first name and last initial.”
    • 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, in the Two's Room, the safeguard installed on the threshold of the door leading to the playground was ripped and detached from the door. In the School Age Room (5s and up), on the West wall, the light switch cover was cracked, exposing sharp edges, and on the East wall, the outlet faceplate cover was loose and unsecured from the wall.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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 observations, the facility lacked a violation-free fire inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      AAC R9-5-306.A. A. A licensee shall: 1. Maintain a dated attendance form containing an enrolled child’s name with the time of each admission and release, and the parent or staff member's signature or other unique identifier. 2. If an electronic signature is used to admit or release the enrolled child, 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; 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Maintain the attendance form on facility premises for 12 months after the date of attendance.

      “Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, the following children's daily attendance forms lacked: Child #8: The parent's signature for admission on 1/2/2026. Child #9: The parent's signature and time of admission on 1/5/2026. Child #10: The parent's signature and time of release on1/3/2026.”
    • Records and paperwork

      AAC R9-5-304.B. B. Except as required in A.R.S. § 36-3009, before an enrolled child receives child care services, a licensee shall require the enrolled child’s parent to complete an Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record that is no more than a two-page written notice, and is signed by the enrolled child’s parent containing: 1. The child’s name, home address, sex, and date of birth; 2. The date of the child’s enrollment; 3. The name, home address, email address, and telephone number of each parent of the child; 4. The name and contact telephone number of at least two individuals authorized by the child’s parent to collect the child from the facility in case of emergency, or if the child’s parent cannot be contacted; 5. The name and contact telephone number of the child’s health care provider; 6. The written authorization for emergency medical care of the enrolled child when the parent cannot be contacted at the time of the emergency; 7. The name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child; 8. The written instructions of a child’s parent or health care provider for the nutritional and dietary needs of the child including, if applicable, the request in R9-5-509(C)(14); and 9. A written record completed by the child’s parent or health care provider noting the child’s susceptibility to illness, physical conditions of which a staff member should be aware, and any individual requirements for health maintenance.

      “Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observations, the following Emergency, Information, and Immunization Records lacked: Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5: The enrolled children's parent's signature on the back page. Child #6: The name and contact telephone number of the child's health care provider, and the name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child Child #7: The name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child.”
    • Background checks

      AAC R9-5-203.G. G. As required by A.R.S. § 8-804, before an individual’s starting date of employment or volunteer service, a licensee shall comply with the submission requirements in A.R.S. § 8-804(C) for the individual.

      “Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observations, Staff #1 (DOH: 11/17/2025), Staff #2 (DOH: 8/18/2025), Staff #3 (DOH: 7/21/2025), Staff #4 (DOH: 5/1/25), and Staff #5's (DOH: 6/2/2025) files lacked documentation of the required DCS background check results.”
    • Safe sleep

      AAC R9-5-502.A.8.b. A. A licensee providing child care services for infants shall: 8. Provide a crib for each infant that: b. Has a commercially waterproofed mattress; and

      “Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations, in the Infant room, 2 of 9 crib mattresses were ripped, exposing inner foam, and no longer waterproof. Also, 2 of 9 crib mattresses were foam and covered with a zippered crib sheet, but were not manufactured as commercially waterproof.”
  2. Jul 9, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jan 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 7, 2025Inspection10 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 Compliance Officers' observations, the 1's classroom had a tall shelving unit that was not anchored to the wall, creating a tipping hazard.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      AAC R9-5-501.C.5. C. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member:5. Except as provided in subsection (D), prepares and posts a dated lesson plan in each indoor activity area for each calendar week, which is maintained on facility premises for 12 months after the lesson plan date and provides opportunities for each child to: a. Gain a positive self-concept; b. Develop and practice social skills; c. Think, reason, question, and experiment; d. Acquire language skills; e. Develop physical coordination skills; f. Participate in structured large muscle physical activity; g. Develop habits that meet health, safety, and nutritional needs; h. Express creativity; i. Learn to respect cultural diversity of children and staff; j. Learn self-help skills; and k. Develop a sense of responsibility and independence;

      “Findings: Based on Compliance Officers' observations and review of facility documentation, the lesson plans posted in the 1's and School Age classrooms were dated for 12/23-12/27/24.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Compliance Officers' observations, the diaper changing surface in the Infant classroom had a seam along the side of the surface.”
    • Safe sleep

      AAC R9-5-511.E. E. A licensee shall ensure that if an enrolled child is present at the facility during naptime, the licensee:1. Does not permit the enrolled child to lie in direct contact with the floor while napping; 2. Prohibits the operation of a television set in a room where the enrolled child is napping; 3. Ensures naptime accommodations are available for the enrolled school-age child if requested by the enrolled child or the enrolled child’s parent; 4. Requires that a staff member remain awake while supervising the enrolled sleeping child; and 5. Prohibits the enrolled child from napping in an attic or a loft during naptime.

      “Findings: Based on Compliance Officers' observations, there was a television set operating when children were napping in the 4's classroom.”
    • 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 Compliance Officers' observations, the following hazards were observed on the facility playgrounds: *the red lattice fencing was cracked and broken, creating sharp edges that were accessible to enrolled children. *the red, resilient surfacing near the swings had tears and seams creating tripping hazards. *the green surfacing beneath the children's riding equipment had a large hole in the surface creating a tripping hazard. Additionally, there was a 6 inch gap on the southern fencing near the basketball court.”
    • Transportation

      AAC R9-5-517.A.9. A. A licensee who transports an enrolled child in a motor vehicle that the licensee owns, or acquires for use by contract, shall:9. Ensure that the motor vehicle has: a. A working mechanical heating system capable of maintaining a temperature throughout the motor vehicle of at least 60° F when outside air temperatures are below 60° F; b. Except as provided in subsection (E), a working air-conditioning system capable of maintaining a temperature throughout the motor vehicle at or below 86° F when outside air temperatures are above 86° F; c. Except as provided in subsection (F), a first aid kit that meets the requirements of R9-5-514(A); d. Two large, clean towels or blankets; and e. Sufficient drinking water available to meet the needs of each enrolled child in the motor vehicle and sufficient cups or other drinking receptacles so that each enrolled child can drink from a different cup or receptacle;

      “Findings: Based on Compliance Officers' observations, the facility vehicle lacked two towels/blankets, sufficient drinking water and a first aid kit.”
    • Transportation

      AAC R9-5-517.A.3. A. A licensee who transports an enrolled child in a motor vehicle that the licensee owns, or acquires for use by contract, shall:3. Ensure that the motor vehicle is registered by the Arizona Department of Transportation as required by A.R.S. Title 28, Chapter 7;

      “Findings: Based on Compliance Officers' observations and review of facility documentation, the facility vehicle lacked current ADOT registration. The expiration date of the temporary tags was 12/15/24.”
    • Safety and hazards

      AAC R9-5-514. C. C. A licensee shall:1. Prepare and date a written fire and emergency plan that contains: a. The location of the first aid kit; b. The names of staff members who have the first aid training required by R9-5-403(E); c. The names of staff members who have the CPR training required by R9-5-403(E); d. The directions for: i. Initiating verbal notification of an enrolled child’s parent by telephone or other equally expeditious means within 30 minutes of a fire or emergency; and ii. Providing written notification to the enrolled child’s parent within 24 hours; and e. The facility’s street address and the emergency telephone numbers for the local fire department, police department, ambulance service, and poison control center; 2. Maintain the plan required in subsection (C)(1) in a location on facility premises that has an operable telephone service or two-way voice communication system that connects the facility with an individual who has direct access to an in-and-out operable telephone service; 3. Post the plan required in subsection (C)(1) in any indoor activity area that does not have an operable telephone service or two-way voice communication system that connects the indoor activity area with an individual who has direct access to an in-and-out operable telephone services; and 4. Update the plan in subsection (C)(1) every 12 months after the date of initial preparation of the plan or when any information changes.

      “Findings: Based on Compliance Officers' observations and review of facility documentation, the accident/emergency plans posted throughout the facility documented the last update as 2/1/23.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Compliance Officers' observations, the caulking at the base of the toilets outside the Infant classroom had caulking that was detaching at the base of the toilets, and was stained brown.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      AAC R9-5-603.E. E. A licensee shall ensure that the following is provided and maintained within the fall zones of swings and climbing equipment in an outdoor activity area:1. A shock-absorbing unitary surfacing material manufactured for such use in outdoor activity areas; or 2. A minimum depth of 6 inches of a non-hazardous, resilient material such as fine loose sand or wood chips.

      “Findings: Based on Compliance Officers' observations, there was a teeter totter sitting atop an artificial grass surface that lacked resilient material.”
  5. Oct 29, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      AAC R9-5-306.B. B. A licensee shall: 1. Develop, document, and implement policies and procedures to ensure that a staff member maintains daily documentation of the presence of an enrolled child in an activity area that includes a method to account for any temporary absences of the enrolled child from the activity area, and 2. Maintain the documentation of the presence of enrolled children in an activity area required in subsection (B)(1) on facility premises for 12 months after the date of the documentation.

      “Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2's observation, it was determined that the roster in the Infant room did not reflect the number of children present (6 children present, 3 children listed on the roster).”
    • Supervision and ratios

      AAC R9-5-404.A. A. A licensee shall ensure that at least the following staff-to-children ratios are maintained at all times when providing child care services to enrolled children: Age Group/Staff: Children - Infants/1:5 or 2:11; 1-year-old children/1:6 or 2:13; 2-year-old children/1:8; 3-year-old children/1:13; 4-year-old children/1:15; 5-year-old children not school-age/1:20; School-age children/1:20

      “Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #2's observations, the ratio in the Infant room was 1:6 instead of 2:6 as required for Infants.”
  6. Aug 1, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      AAC R9-5-501.C.1. C. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member: 1. Supervises each enrolled child at all times;

      “Findings: Per allegation and based on staff statements, Staff #1 was observed using their cell phone while they were responsible for supervising enrolled children. A Staff stated Staff #1 used their phone while working in the school-age room to research an answer during a trivia game.”
    • Safe sleep

      AAC R9-5-511.A. A. A licensee shall provide each enrolled child who naps or sleeps at the facility with a separate cot or mat or a crib that meets the requirements of R9-5-502(A)(8) and ensure that:1. A cot, mat, or crib used by the enrolled child accommodates the enrolled child’s height and weight; 2. A staff member covers each cot, crib mattress, or mat with a clean sheet that is laundered when soiled, or at least once every seven days and before use by a different enrolled child; 3. A clean blanket or sheet is available for each enrolled child; 4. A rug, carpet, blanket, or towel is not used as a mat; and 5. Each cot, mat, or crib is maintained in a clean and repaired condition.

      “Findings: Based on staff statements and Compliance Officer #2's observation, two enrolled children were sleeping on the floor in the school-age room. Staff stated that the available cots did not accommodate the children's height and weight.”
    • Other rules

      AAC R9-5-501.A.1. A. A licensee shall ensure that:1. In addition to complying with the requirements in this Chapter, the health, safety, or welfare of an enrolled child is not placed at risk of harm;

      “Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #2's observation, in the school-age room, one child was napping with their head covered by a blanket. In Pre-k, one child was napping with their face covered by a blanket.”
  7. Jan 9, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
    • 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 Compliance Officers' observations, the wooden lattice fencing along the southern side was cracked and sharp to the touch. Additionally, the wooden border along the western side of the playground had become detached and was hanging from the fence.”
    • Transportation

      AAC R9-5-517.A.9. A. A licensee who transports an enrolled child in a motor vehicle that the licensee owns, or acquires for use by contract, shall:9. Ensure that the motor vehicle has: a. A working mechanical heating system capable of maintaining a temperature throughout the motor vehicle of at least 60° F when outside air temperatures are below 60° F; b. Except as provided in subsection (E), a working air-conditioning system capable of maintaining a temperature throughout the motor vehicle at or below 86° F when outside air temperatures are above 86° F; c. Except as provided in subsection (F), a first aid kit that meets the requirements of R9-5-514(A); d. Two large, clean towels or blankets; and e. Sufficient drinking water available to meet the needs of each enrolled child in the motor vehicle and sufficient cups or other drinking receptacles so that each enrolled child can drink from a different cup or receptacle;

      “Findings: Based on Compliance Officers' observations the facility vehicle lacked water and blanket as well as a first-aid kit.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      AAC R9-5-516.I. I. Except as specified in A.R.S. § 36-2229(B) through (D), a licensee shall ensure that a facility does not stock a supply of medications for administration to enrolled children, including:1. Any prescription medication; or 2. A nonprescription medication such as aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or cough syrup.

      “Findings: Based on Compliance Officers' observations, the first-aid kit had a packet of burn gel medication.”
    • 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 Compliance Officers' observations, there was uncovered food waste in the trash can in the 4’s classroom.”
    • Safety and hazards

      AAC R9-5-512.C. C. A licensee shall ensure that floor coverings are:1. Clean; and 2. Free from: a. Dampness, b. Odors, and c. Hazards.

      “Findings: Based on Compliance Officers' observations, the rugs in 2's and 3's classrooms had build up of dirt and grime.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      AAC R9-5-512.B. B. A licensee shall maintain facility premises and furnishings:1. In a clean condition, and 2. Free from odor.

      “Findings: Based on Compliance Officers' observations, the threshold of the exit door in the Infant classroom had an accumulation of debris and grime that was accessible to the enrolled infants.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      AAC R9-5-503.D. D. A licensee shall ensure that a written diaper changing procedure is posted and implemented in each diaper changing area.

      “Findings: Based on Compliance Officers' observations and review of facility documentation, the diaper changing procedures were not posted in the 2’s classroom.”
    • Food and nutrition

      AAC R9-5-502.A.11. A. A licensee providing child care services for infants shall: 11. Label each food container received from the parent with the infant's name.

      “Findings: Based on Compliance Officers' observations, there were 3 enrolled infant bottles that lacked labels with the infant's names.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      AAC R9-5-501.C.5. C. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member:5. Except as provided in subsection (D), prepares and posts a dated lesson plan in each indoor activity area for each calendar week, which is maintained on facility premises for 12 months after the lesson plan date and provides opportunities for each child to: a. Gain a positive self-concept; b. Develop and practice social skills; c. Think, reason, question, and experiment; d. Acquire language skills; e. Develop physical coordination skills; f. Participate in structured large muscle physical activity; g. Develop habits that meet health, safety, and nutritional needs; h. Express creativity; i. Learn to respect cultural diversity of children and staff; j. Learn self-help skills; and k. Develop a sense of responsibility and independence;

      “Findings: Based on Compliance Officers' observations and review of facility documentation, the lesson plan posted in the 1's and School Age classrooms both lacked a date.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      AAC R9-5-501.C.4. C. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member:4. Except as provided in subsection (D), prepares and posts in each indoor activity area, a current schedule of children’s age-appropriate activities, including the times the following are provided: a. Meals and snacks; b. Naps; c. Indoor activities; d. Outdoor or large muscle development activities; e. Quiet and active activities; f. Teacher-directed activities; g. Self-directed activities; h. Activities for individuals, groups of five or fewer children, and groups of six or more children; and i. Activities that develop small muscles;

      “Findings: Based on Compliance Officers' observations and review of facility documentation, the activity schedule was not posted in the 4’s classroom.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      AAC R9-5-501.A.14. A. A licensee shall ensure that: 14. Temperatures are maintained between 68° F and 82° F in each room used by enrolled children;

      “Findings: Based on Compliance Officers' observations, the temperature on the thermostat in the 4’s classroom was 65 degrees F.”
    • 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 Compliance Officers' observations, the following hazards were observed in the facility premises: *chipped paint in the Infant room's walls. *holes in the drywall in school-age restroom were accessible to enrolled children. *The newer wooden shelving units in all classrooms lacked safety anchors to eliminate tipping hazards.”
    • Safe sleep

      AAC R9-5-502.A.8.a. A. A licensee providing child care services for infants shall: 8. Provide a crib for each infant that: a. Has bars or openings spaced no more than 2-3/8 inches apart and a crib mattress measured to fit not more than 1/2 inch from the crib side;

      “Findings: Based on Compliance Officers' observations, there were 5 cribs in the Infant classroom but 6 enrolled infants were present.”

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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Is Nana's Place Academy licensed?

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

When was Nana's Place Academy last inspected?

Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on January 6, 2026, with 15 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Nana's Place Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 43 rules across 5 of 7 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 Nana's Place Academy care for?

150, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Nana's Place Academy's hours?

Every day, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Nana's Place Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (623) 931-5015 to ask.

What is Nana's Place Academy's phone number?

(623) 931-5015.

Where is Nana's Place Academy?

10046 North 43rd Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85302. The nearest other daycare we list is Active Learning Center #8, 0.3 miles away.

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