Yad B Yad Children's Center
5801 South Rural Road, Tempe, AZ
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Y Child Care - Tempe Family Y M C A is a licensed child care center in Tempe, Arizona. It is licensed by the state, for up to 256 children.
It describes its programs: summer camp.
Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 41 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Programs
| Programs | Summer camp |
|---|---|
| More | Founded 1987 |
| Licensed capacity | 256 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Y Child Care - Tempe Family Y M C A 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
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 16, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 41 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 R9-5-603.G. G. A licensee shall provide a shaded area for each enrolled child occupying an outdoor activity area at any time of day.
“Findings: Based on staff statements and the Compliance Officer's observation, in the Toddler outdoor area, the shade cover was missing, leaving no shaded areas for each enrolled child on the playground. Staff Stated: “The pop-up shade cover was damaged during a recent storm.”
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 observation, in the School-Age outdoor activity area, the steps on the climbing structure had large pieces of peeling rubber exposing rusty metal, the shade structure posts had 2 areas 3 inch by 5 inches and 2 areas 3 inches by 3 inches of peeling paint exposing sharp rusty metal, there was trash scattered throughout, and bird feces on the yellow handrail to the bridge on the structure. ***Previously Cited 03/27/2025, 04/02/2024”
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 the Compliance Officer's observation, in the Gym, there was a 6-inch section of baseboard lacking on the west wall exposing a gap with a build-up of dirt. ***Previously Cited: 03/27/2025 and 04/02/2024”
AAC R9-5-503.A.2. A. A licensee shall ensure that each diaper changing area required in R9-5-601(4) contains: 2. A hand-washing sink next to the diaper changing surface for staff use when changing diapers and for washing an enrolled child during or after diapering that provides: a. Running water between 86° F and 110° F, b. Soap from a dispenser, and c. Single-use paper hand towels from a dispenser;
“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in the Two's classroom, the temperature of the diaper changing sink was 78° F rather than 86 °F to 110°F, and the dispenser lacked paper towels.”
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 observation, in the One's Classroom, there was a plastic container with red paint, a plastic container with white paint, a plastic basket with toys, a green water cup, a large bag of wipes, and 3 plastic spray bottles on the counter next to the diaper changing sink.”
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 observation, in the One's Classroom, there were 5 wipes and 1 diaper cream that lacked the enrolled child's first and last name.”
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: Gym and Group Fitness Room: *There was 1 outlet loose and detached from the wall. ***Previously Cited: 03/27/2025 and 04/02/2024”
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 the Compliance Officer's observation, on the School-Age playground, the ratio was 1:28 rather than 2:28 as required.”
AAC R9-5-605.B.16. B. A licensee shall ensure that: 16. The fire extinguisher required in subsection (A): a. Is serviced at least once every 12 months; and b. Has a tag attached to the fire extinguisher that specifies the date of the last servicing.
“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in the Gym, the needle of the fire extinguisher gauge was in the red zone indicating a need for servicing.”
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 School-Age Toilet Rooms the following was unable to be maintained in a clean condition: *The urinal wall had a large crack underneath and the metal plate was loose and detached from the wall. *The walls had a build-up of dirt, debris, gray and brown smears.”
AAC R9-5-503.A.4. A. A licensee shall ensure that each diaper changing area required in R9-5-601(4) contains:4. At least one waterproof, sanitizable container with a waterproof liner and a tight fitting lid for soiled clothing.
“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, in the PreK Classroom, the soiled clothing container lacked a waterproof liner as required.”
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 observations, in the School-Age outdoor activity area, the steps on the climbing structure had large pieces of peeling rubber exposing rust colored metal.”
AAC R9-5-501.C.9. C. 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, in the 1’s Classroom, there were 6 wipes that lacked the enrolled child’s first and last name.”
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 hazards were accessible to enrolled children: PreK Classroom Toilet Room *There were 10 holes in the bathroom wall above the sinks exposing mesh and drywall. *There were 6 holes on the west wall next to the sinks exposing drywall. *There were 6 holes in the south wall next to the paper towel dispenser exposing drywall. Gym *There was 1 loose outlet. Group Fitness Room *There was 1 loose outlet. ***Previously Cited 04/02/2024”
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 Officer’s observation, in the PreK toilet room the 2nd and 3rd stall toilet seats were loose to the touch. In the east School-Age toilet room the toilet seats were loose to the touch.”
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 a Department-provided Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card that is signed by the enrolled child’s parent containing: 1. The child’s name, home address, city, state, zip code, home telephone number, sex, and date of birth; 2. The date of the child’s enrollment; 3. The name, home address, city, state, zip code, and contact 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 nutritional and dietary needs of the child including, if applicable, the request in R9-5-509(C)(9); 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 observation, it was determined 3 out of 15 enrolled children’s Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards reviewed lacked the following required information; Child #1: The written instructions of a 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 of health maintenance. Child #2: The name and contact telephone number of the child’s health care provider. Child #3: The name and contact telephone number of a 2nd individual 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.”
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 Officer’s observation, in the Gym, there was a 6-inch section of baseboard lacking on the west wall. ***Previously Cited 04/02/2024”
AAC R9-5-203.G. G. If 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, the file for Staff #1 lacked documentation of the submitted DCS Registry form.”
AAC R9-5-401.4. A licensee shall ensure that staff members meet the following qualifications for employment or volunteer service at a facility:4. An assistant teacher-caregiver is 16 years of age or older and provides the licensee with documentation of one of the following: a. Current and continuous enrollment in high school or a high school equivalency class; b. High school or high school equivalency diploma; c. Enrollment in vocational rehabilitation, as defined in A.R.S. § 23-501; d. Employment as a teacher-caregiver aide for 12 months; or e. Service as a volunteer in a child care facility for 12 months;
“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that Staff #1 was the assistant teacher-caregiver in the 1's and 2's Classroom. Staff #1 was not qualified as the assistant teacher-caregiver because the staff file lacked documentation of high school diploma or high school equivalency, enrollment in high school or vocational rehabilitation, or employment as a teacher-caregiver aide or volunteer for 12 months.”
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 the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that the roster in the 1's and 2's classroom did not reflect the number of children present (5 children present, 6 children listed on the roster). In the 3/4's Classroom the roster did not reflect the number of children present (6 children present, 7 children listed on the roster).”
AAC R9-5-403.A. A. Within 10 calendar days of the starting date of employment or volunteer service, a licensee shall provide, and each staff member who provides child care services shall complete, training for new staff members that includes all of the following:1. Facility philosophy and goals; 2. Names and ages of and developmental expectations for enrolled children for whom the staff member will provide child care services; 3. Health needs, nutritional requirements, any known allergies, and information about adaptive devices of enrolled children for whom the staff member will provide child care services; 4. Lesson plans; 5. Child guidance and methods of discipline; 6. Hand washing techniques; 7. Diapering techniques and toileting, if assigned to diaper changing duties; 8. Food preparation, service, sanitation, and storage, if assigned to food preparation; 9. If a staff member is assigned to feeding infants, the preparation, handling, and storage of infant formula and breast milk; 10. Recognition of signs of illness and infestation; 11. Child abuse or neglect detection, prevention, and reporting; 12. Accident and emergency procedures; 13. Staff responsibilities as required by A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 7.1, Article 1 and this Chapter; 14. Sun safety policies and procedures; 15. Safety in outdoor activity areas; 16. Transportation procedures, if applicable; and 17. Field trip procedures, if applicable.
“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that Staff #1 and Staff #2 lacked documentation of the 10-day training for new staff members.”
AAC R9-5-509.C.1. C. A licensee shall ensure that:1. Enrolled children, except infants and children with special needs who cannot wash their own hands, wash their hands with soap and running water before and after handling or eating food;
“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #2's observation, in the Blue room, two children were eating while playing cards at a table. The children did not wash their hands after finishing their food and playing with classroom toys.”
AAC R9-5-203.I. I. Within 30 calendar days after the day of a staff member’s or volunteer’s 18th birthday, the staff member or volunteer shall provide to the licensee copies of a valid fingerprint clearance card and background check document specified in subsection (C).
“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2's observation, Staff #1 turned 18-years-old in September of 2023, but a fingerprint clearance card was not issued until five months later.”
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 a Department-provided Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card that is signed by the enrolled child’s parent containing: 1. The child’s name, home address, city, state, zip code, home telephone number, sex, and date of birth; 2. The date of the child’s enrollment; 3. The name, home address, city, state, zip code, and contact 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 nutritional and dietary needs of the child including, if applicable, the request in R9-5-509(C)(9); 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 Compliance Officer #1’s observation, it was determined that 3 out of 15 enrolled children's Emergency, Information and Immunization Record cards reviewed lacked the following required information: Child #7: The name and contact telephone number of the child’s health care provider. Child #8: 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 and parent signature. Child #9: The name and contact telephone number of a 2nd individual 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.”
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 Officer #1’s observation, in the School-Age outdoor activity area, the metal pole for the shade structure had 2 areas 3 inches by 5 inches of peeling paint exposing rusted metal and 2 areas 2 inches by 3 inches of peeling paint exposing sharp rusted metal.”
AAC R9-5-305.B. B. A licensee shall attach an enrolled child’s written immunization record or exemption affidavit, required in subsection(A), to the enrolled child’s Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card, required in R9-5 304(B).
“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #1's observation, it was determined that Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, and Child #7 lacked a written immunization record.”
AAC R9-5-401.4. A licensee shall ensure that staff members meet the following qualifications for employment or volunteer service at a facility:4. An assistant teacher-caregiver is 16 years of age or older and provides the licensee with documentation of one of the following: a. Current and continuous enrollment in high school or a high school equivalency class; b. High school or high school equivalency diploma; c. Enrollment in vocational rehabilitation, as defined in A.R.S. § 23-501; d. Employment as a teacher-caregiver aide for 12 months; or e. Service as a volunteer in a child care facility for 12 months;
“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance #2's observation, 1 of 6 staff files lacked the following: Staff #1 (start date 5/14/2023) lacked documentation of current high school enrollment.”
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 hazards were accessible to enrolled children: PreK Classroom: *There were 6 .5-inch holes in the toilet room walls and large areas of peeling and chipping paint exposing drywall. *There were 3 ceiling tile frames that were bent, causing the tile to be detached and shifted loose. Gym *There were 2 electrical outlets loose and detached from the wall. Indoor Substitution: *There was 1 electrical outlet loose and detached from the wall.”
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 facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2's observation, the lesson plan for the Blue room was posted in the lobby rather than the activity area, as required.”
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 Officer #2's observation, in the Toddler room bathroom, the south toilet was clogged, and the middle toilet seat had yellow liquid drops.”
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 Officer #1’s observation, in the Preschool Classroom, the rubber baseboard was detached exposing adhesive and drywall. In the Gym, there was a 6-inch section of baseboard lacking on the west wall.”
AAC R9-5-203.D. D. A licensee shall ensure that each staff member submits to the licensee a copy of the staff member’s valid fingerprint clearance card each time the fingerprint clearance card is issued or renewed every six years.
“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2's observation, the file for Staff #1 lacked documentation of a valid fingerprint clearance card. The Fingerprint Card expired on 05/16/2023 Application was Received on 05/29/2023, and Issued on 06/01/2023. Staff #1 lacked a valid fingerprint clearance card from 05/16/2023-06/01/2023.”
AAC R9-5-203.A. A. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member completes, signs, dates, and submits to the licensee, before the staff member’s starting date of employment or volunteer service:1. The form required in A.R.S. § 36-883.02(C); and 2. If required by A.R.S. § 8-804, the form in A.R.S. § 8-804(I).
“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2’s observation, it was determined that the file for Staff #4 (DOE-09/26/2023) lacked documentation of the DCS Registry submission and Criminal History Affidavit signed before the date of employement.”
AAC R9-5-403.A. A. Within 10 calendar days of the starting date of employment or volunteer service, a licensee shall provide, and each staff member who provides child care services shall complete, training for new staff members that includes all of the following:1. Facility philosophy and goals; 2. Names and ages of and developmental expectations for enrolled children for whom the staff member will provide child care services; 3. Health needs, nutritional requirements, any known allergies, and information about adaptive devices of enrolled children for whom the staff member will provide child care services; 4. Lesson plans; 5. Child guidance and methods of discipline; 6. Hand washing techniques; 7. Diapering techniques and toileting, if assigned to diaper changing duties; 8. Food preparation, service, sanitation, and storage, if assigned to food preparation; 9. If a staff member is assigned to feeding infants, the preparation, handling, and storage of infant formula and breast milk; 10. Recognition of signs of illness and infestation; 11. Child abuse or neglect detection, prevention, and reporting; 12. Accident and emergency procedures; 13. Staff responsibilities as required by A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 7.1, Article 1 and this Chapter; 14. Sun safety policies and procedures; 15. Safety in outdoor activity areas; 16. Transportation procedures, if applicable; and 17. Field trip procedures, if applicable.
“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observations, it was determined that the file for Staff #3 (DOE-12/06/23) lacked documentation for the 10-day training for new staff members. It was also determined that Staff #2(DOE-10/10/22) lacked documentation for the 10-day training completed in the timeframe required.”
AAC R9-5-404.C.1. C. A licensee shall ensure that:1. When there are six or more enrolled children present in a facility, the following individuals are present in the facility: a. A facility director or a director’s designee who meets the requirements in R9-5-401 for a director’s designee; and b. One additional staff member;
“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers’ observations, there were six enrolled children present in the facility and the facility lacked a director or director designee on site.”
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 the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that the roster in the School-Age classroom did not reflect the number of children present (7 children present, 16 children listed on the roster).”
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 Officers' observations, in the One's Classroom, there was a cutting board and orange knife in the diaper changing sink.”
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 facility documentation and Compliance Officer #1’s observation, it was determined that One's Classroom lacked documentation of a lesson plan. There was no lesson plan posted.”
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 accessible to enrolled children: *There were large areas of peeling paint on the west wall. *The bottom corner of the toilet room door jam had exposed drywall. *The cabinet by the refrigerator was broken and unhinged”
ARS § 36-883.02.A. A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, child care personnel, including volunteers, shall submit the form prescribed in subsection C of this section to the employer and shall have valid fingerprint clearance cards issued pursuant to section 41-1758.07 before starting employment or volunteer work.
“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2's observation, it was determined that the file for Staff #3 (DOE 12/06/2023) lacked documentation of a valid fingerprint clearance card from 12/06/2023-01/22/2024. No application could be found on the DPS website at the time of the inspection.”
AAC R9-5-605.B.6. B. A licensee shall ensure that: 6. Except for a room used only for an enrolled school-age child, each unused electrical outlet is covered with a safety plug cover or insert;
“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #2's observation, 2 unused electrical outlets lacked a safety plug on the west wall.”
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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 March 16, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 41 rules across 5 of 5 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.
256, the licensed capacity on the state record.
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7070 South Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85283. The nearest other daycare we list is Alegrias Child Care & Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.