Kindercare

2862 S Alma School Rd, Mesa, AZ 85210
School / Childcare
License: Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Public records show five inspections at Kindercare stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to two violations.

Kindercare's latest score of 90 falls below the Mesa average of 95. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections
2-102.12(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: There is a gap at the bottom of the kitchen door, which opens to the outside. Install door sweep on the bottom of the door to eliminate the gap or eliminate by other means. ** Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces. The presence of insects and rodents is minimized by protecting outer openings to the food establishment
6-202.15
90
Oct 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 4, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 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 Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Kindercare compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Kindercare most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Kindercare's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kindercare have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the 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.