Description: STARS AND CHAMPS LEARNING CENTER L.L.C. is a Child Care Center in TUCSON AZ, with a maximum capacity of 96 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0163502 | 2025-11-18 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on November 18, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Two of two 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 DES group size was observed to be compliant at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed during the inspection. Items discussed, but not limited to, were: -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application in "Applications" or "Application History", -Renew license before 1/31/2026, -Review all staff for expiring fingerprint cards. | |||
| INSP-0161577 | 2025-10-14 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for case #00145614 on October 14, 2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Staff : Children Infants: 1 : 3 Ones/Twos: 2 : 11 Twos/Threes: 2 : 9 PreK: 2 : 11 There were 10 staff members interviewed during this investigation. It was determined from staff interviews that the allegation was unable to be substantiated due to a lack of sufficient evidence. There were no deficiencies observed, subject to changes pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0129606 | 2025-04-17 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiency was found at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on April 17, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Two of two 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. Items discussed, but not limited to, were: -Diaper changing surfaces, -Choking hazards, -Staff training, -Infant tummy time, -Infant daily reports, -Infant outdoor time. | |||
| INSP-0104570 | 2025-03-20 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiency was found at the time of the Monitor inspection conducted on March 20, 2025, and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Items discussed, but not limited to, were: - Supervision of children, -Classroom lighting during naptimes. | |||
| INSP-0050648 | 2024-11-22 | Complaint,Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation for case #00093122 and a Compliance inspection on November 22, 2024. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Amanda Valenzuela Ratios observed were: Staff : Children One Year Olds: 1 : 6 Two Year Olds: 2 : 8 Three Year Olds: 2 : 7 Three Year Olds: 2 : 5 PreK (4+ years): 3 : 12 There were 6 staff members interviewed during the Compliant investigation. There were 2 staff files reviewed for the Complaint investigation. There was 1 child’s file reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Original Complainant Documentation observed: facility emails, facility incident report and classroom video. Upon completion of the Complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interviews, and documentation that 2 of 2 allegations were substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The link for the Empower Survey was emailed to the facility following the inspection. Certificate of Liability Insurance: expires on 1/30/2025 City of Tucson Fire permit: expires on 1/26/2025 Gas: facility has no gas line Pima County Health Department: Kitchen permit expires on 2/28/2025 Items discussed, but not limited to, were: -Bathroom vents and windows, -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application in "Applications" or "Application History", -Renew license before 1/31/2025, -Review all staff files for expiring fingerprint cards, -Bathroom fixture repairs. | |||
| INSP-0044733 | 2024-06-05 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of this inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #85031 on 6/5/24. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer - Cara Leyme, MC Ratios observed were: 1 year old- 1:6 2 year old- 2:10 3 and 4 year old- 2:12 3 year old- 3:12 4 year old- 2:15 5 year old- 2:15 There were 5 staff interviewed. There were 7 children interviewed. 3 staff files were reviewed. Documentation observed: rosters Upon completion of the complaint investigation it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 1 of 2 allegations were substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receiving this report. | |||
| INSP-0035296 | 2023-12-12 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 12/12/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC 2 of 2 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 Empower survey was requested. The DES group size was observed to be compliant. Insurance 1/30/2024 Sanitation 2/28/2024 Fire 1/25/2024 | |||
| INSP-0032775 | 2023-10-17 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #0063924 on 10/17/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme Ratios observed: 1 year old- 1:4 2 year old- 2:11 3 year old-pre K- 2:16 3 year old- 1:8 3 year old-3:7 5 year old 2:13 School age 2:18 There were 3 staff interviewed. There were 6 children interviewed. Rosters were observed. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the allegation was not substantiated. No deficiencies were cited. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | article 3 | R9-5-303.A | |
| Initial Comments: The Licensee failed to post a notice of the presence of any communicable disease or infestation listed in 9 A.A.C. 6, Article 2, Table 2, from the date of discovery through the incubation period of the communicable disease or infestation; | |||
| 2022-01-11 | article 3 | R9-5-304.B.1-9. | |
| Initial Comments: The Surveyor reviewed 10 EIIR cards and observed 6 of 10 were incomplete. Child 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 did not have a physicians name and/ or phone number. Child 1 and 5 did not have who to call first documented. Child 5 and 6 did not have a date of enrollment documented | |||
| 2022-01-11 | article 3 | R9-5-306.B.1. | |
| Initial Comments: The Surveyor observed 27 children in the pre k room. The roster was not maintained as children entered the room. The 1 year old room did not have a roster documented. The staff use tablets and phones to maintain attendance, however the children were not marked as present. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | article 4 | R9-5-401.4. | |
| Initial Comments: The Surveyor reviewed Staff 1's file. Staff 1 did not have documentation of current and continuous enrollment in a high school equivalency class. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | article 4 | R9-5-404.A. | |
| Initial Comments: The Surveyor observed 27 children ages 1 and older with 2 staff in the preschool room. A staff then moved 11, 1 and 2 year old children to the 1 and 2 year old room., putting the room at a 1:11 ratio. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | Article 5 | R9-5-501.A.1. | |
| Initial Comments: The Surveyor observed a staff member clean up Child 8's throw up with food service gloves and paper towels, then dispose of the hazardous waste in the classroom trash can. Children were not moved away from the areas that had been contaminated, and were walking and running througout the room. The Surveyor assisted with keeping children away from one of the areas. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | Article 5 | R9-5-501.C.1. | |
| Initial Comments: The Surveyor observed Child 8 running in and out of the bathroom, standing on the toilet, and closing the door. The staff were not accountable for the child's whereabouts and behavior. | |||
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