Kindercare

3524 W Union Hills Dr, Glendale, AZ 85308
School / Childcare
License: Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk Grade: B

Across the available record, Kindercare has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Oct 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food protection manager”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Glendale average 97, so Kindercare trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -- Observed opened container of marinara sauce in reach-in refrigerator with prepped date of 9/24/25. Observed another opened container of marinara sauce and cut tomatoes with no date on them. The PIC was unsure when the items were opened/prepared. Requested all RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation and without date mark labels on them be discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)
3-501.18
No certified food protection manager (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
82
Jun 19, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Nov 14, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kindercare last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kindercare on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kindercare?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kindercare.

How does Kindercare compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

Kindercare most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Glendale average of 97.

Has Kindercare's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kindercare have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kindercare means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.