Description: LITTLE MONKEY EXPLORING DAY CARE LLC is a Child Care Group Home in Tucson AZ, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0165902 | 2026-01-14 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: No deficiencies were found at the time of the Midyear Inspection conducted on January 14, 2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the group home with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: -Ensuring that all staff and residents in the group home submit renewal of fingerprint cards prior to expiration. -Upcoming changes to licensing renewal fees. | |||
| INSP-0137166 | 2025-07-24 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on July 24, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the Provider with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Four of four fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The link for the Empower Survey was emailed to the facility following the inspection. Items discussed, but not limited to, were: -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application in "Applications" or "Application History", -Review all staff/ resident files for expiring fingerprint cards. | |||
| INSP-0049216 | 2024-10-15 | Initial Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the initial monitoring inspection conducted on October 15, 2024, and are subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Ratios: 2:4 Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days. | |||
| INSP-0046665 | 2024-08-05 | Compliance (Initial) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the initial inspection conducted on August 5, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Supervisor Lisa Emery 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Insurance 2/13/25 Gas 5/21/24 Items discussed by not limited to include: * Total number of children for compensation cannot exceed 10 * Fingerprint/Criminal History Affidavit/DCS Background Check * Certificate Holder and Provider Responsibilities, including staff sign in and out records, maintaining staff and resident files, staff-to-children ratios, notifying the Department of any type of closures. * Staff Training, include 10 day and annual training. * Enrollment of Children, emergency records and immunizations. * Admission of Children, correct signatures required. * Illness and Infestation. * Suspected Abuse or Neglect of an Enrolled Child, Mandated Reporter. * Medications, locked. * Accident and Emergency Procedures, complete first aid kit, no stock medication. * General Program and Equipment Standards, supervise children at all times. * Supplemental Standards for Napping or Sleeping. * Supplemental Standards for enrolled infants, 1 and 2 year old's. * Supplemental Standards for enrolled children with special needs. * Discipline and Guidance. * General Nutrition and Menu Standards. * General Food Service and Food Handling Standards * Field Trips. * General Physical Environmental Standards, heating and cooling temperatures. * Outdoor Activity Area Standards, no climbing equipment over the turf unless it meets the required resiliency. * Fire and Gas Safety, Emergency Standards, yearly gas inspection, no burning candles. * General Safety Standards, no guns or ammunition accessible. * General Cleaning and Sanitation Standards. * Diapering Changing, diapering changing table. * Pet and animal Standards Please send the following documentation: Complete Personnel Files, please refer to checklist left at the home. Documentation of current TB test, immunization record and Criminal History Affidavit for residents. Shot records for all dogs at the home Licensure is pending upon receipt and approval of the plan of correction. The Department will notify you regarding the effective date of Licensure. | |||
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