Kindercare

4120 E Ranch Cir, Phoenix, AZ 85044

School / Childcare

License: Food Establishment - Daycare Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged seven inspections at Kindercare, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, where the average is 97, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Glass cleaner stored over fresh oranges on a shelf in the storage area. PIC relocated the glass cleaner. Ensure that toxic materials are stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service items

7-201.11

Employee not wearing required hair restraint

Inspector notes: Employee with long unrestrained hair prepping quesadillas, tacos, and coleslaw items. Ensure that kitchen personnel wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, or other effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single service and single-use articles

2-402.11

Jul 16, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* There is a minor leak at the base of the employee toilet. The PIC stated that the toilet is scheduled to be replaced. Ensure that the plumbing is properly repaired and maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

Mar 5, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: *SEVENTH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* 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)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: There is a leak at the facet located at the three compartment sink. Ensure that the plumbing is repaired properly and maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

Dec 4, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 3, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Reach in cooler-57-59F. PIC called to have the unit repaired. Ensure that cold holding equipment is able to maintain PHF/TCS foods at 41F or below. *Establishment has a homestyle unit in the infant room. Infant room refrigerator ambient temp was 40F

4-301.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: *SIXTH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* 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)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The gasket on the door on reach in cooler is split. Ensure that non-food contact surfaces of equipment are maintained in good repair

4-501.11

Aug 1, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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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. 5th Consecutive Violation

2-102.12(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Interior of the drawers and cabinets under the prep counter area where equipment and chemical items are stored with excessive old food debris/soil residue. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues

4-602.13

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kindercare last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kindercare on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains seven 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 Phoenix?

Kindercare most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Kindercare's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kindercare have averaged around one violation 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.

How often is Kindercare inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kindercare is inspected around four times per year on average.

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