Description: LITA'S CARE is a Child Care Group Home in Surprise AZ, with a maximum capacity of 5 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0168460 | 2026-02-20 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Mid-Year inspection conducted on 2/19/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. Please submit a Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The fingerprint clearance card for 1 of 1 staff members was verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but not limited to: *Ensure personal items are inaccessible in the bathroom used by enrolled children. *Ensure that cleaning items (mop/broom) are inaccessible to children before using the outdoor area. *Ensure a copy of the Emergency Information and Immunization cards is available in the vehicle during transport of enrolled children. *Ensure posted menus have the current date. *Ensure immunization records are kept with the emergency record card. | |||
| INSP-0163219 | 2025-11-12 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection conducted on 11/12/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. Please submit a Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. A full inspection was not conducted. The fingerprint clearance card for 1 of 1 staff member was verified to be valid at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but not limited to: *Child access to garden hose and A/C units. *Field trip and Transportation Forms. | |||
| INSP-0162583 | 2025-10-30 | Initial Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The Mid-year inspection was unable to be conducted on 10/30/2025 because the provider was not available. | |||
| INSP-0157514 | 2025-08-14 | Compliance (Initial) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Inspection conducted on 8/14/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for one staff member and one resident were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but not limited to: *Sleeping mats for enrolled children *Listing specific foods on menus *Fire extinguisher classification *Fingerprint clearance card expirations *Interviewing rights of staff and children *Staff attendance records *Fire drill - Monthly *Parental access to certified areas *Children's Emergency Cards (current and portable) *Child Abuse and Neglect- Mandated reporter *Annual Staff training (12 hours) *Discipline and Guidance *Written accident, emergency, and evacuation plan *Illness and Injury log *Medication procedures *Transportation and field trip procedures *Notify the Department of closure dates | |||
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