Description: U3 ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER L.L.C. is a Child Care Center in SIERRA VISTA AZ, with a maximum capacity of 59 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant; 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-0172388 | 2026-04-23 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for case #00165742 on April 23, 2026. A focused 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. Ratios observed were: Infant’s classroom: 1:5 1’s classroom: 1:6 2’s classroom: 1:6 3’s and 4’s classroom: 1:8 There were 6 staff members interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: Rosters, sign-in and sign-out sheets, parent handbook. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 1 of 5 allegations was able to be substantiated. The other 4 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed but not limited to: -Staff files | |||
| INSP-0164785 | 2026-01-13 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on January 13, 2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. A full inspection was conducted at this time. 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 LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility. The following was discussed but not limited to: - Upcoming changes to licensing renewal fees. | |||
| INSP-0124525 | 2025-04-16 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Monitoring (follow-up to the enforcement meeting) inspection conducted on 04/16/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. The DES group size was evaluated at the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this report. | |||
| INSP-0051702 | 2025-01-15 | Compliance (Annual),Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance and monitoring (follow up from a Provider Meeting 1) inspection conducted on 1/15/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer Supervisor: Lisa Emery Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Please submit a photo of the corrected deficiency. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility. The DES group size was evaluated at the time of the inspection. Insurance: expires 3/11/25 *Fire: 4/7/23 Gas: n/a Sanitation: expires 5/31/25 Items discussed, but not limited to, were: -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application (in "Applications" or "Application History") -Renew license before 3/31/2025 -Review all staff / resident files for expiring fingerprint cards | |||
| INSP-0050168 | 2024-11-07 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #92596 on November 7, 2024. A full inspection was not completed. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Supervisor Lisa Emery Ratios observed: Infants 1:3 1's/2's 1:5 2's 1:8 3's 1:8 4's/5's 1:7 1 of 1 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. There were 5 staff interviewed at the time of the investigation. There were 4 children interviewed at the time of the investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed at the time of the investigation. Upon completion of the compliant investigation, it was determined from observation and interview that none of the allegations were substantiated. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: licensing the office if children will be utilizing that space. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days. | |||
| INSP-0049024 | 2024-10-08 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case # 91114 on October 8, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Ratios observed: Infants 1:3 1/2's 2:13 3's 1:10 3/4's 1:15 (out of ratio) There were 3 staff members interviewed at the time of the investigation. There were 8 children interviewed at the time of the investigation. Complainant was also interviewed. Documentation observed was a small clip of the camera video from the classroom. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observations, interviews and documentation that 1 of 2 allegations were substantiated. Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days. | |||
| INSP-0048796 | 2024-10-02 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct investigation for case # 90633 on October 2, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Ratios observed: Infants 1:4 One's/Two's 2:12 Three's 1:9 Four/Five: 1:9 There were three staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were two staff files reviewed during this investigation. There were three children's files reviewed during this investigation. Complainant was contacted. No response was received. Documents observed: Rosters Individualized Plans Incident Reports Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation that the allegation was substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days . | |||
| INSP-0043739 | 2024-06-04 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case # 00083368 on June 4, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: in compliance at time of investigation. There were three staff members interviewed during this investigation. There was one staff files reviewed during this investigation. There was one child’s file reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: complainant Documentation observed was: class rosters, pictures. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be 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 receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Compliance Officer 1: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer 2: Ryan Mapes | |||
| INSP-0036960 | 2024-01-25 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on January 25, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Complete and submit a Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Fire Inspection: (annual) 04/07/23 Sanitation Permit: expires 05/31/24 Gas Inspection: NA Liability Insurance: expires 03/01/24 Compliance Officer 1: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer 2: Ryan Mapes | |||
| INSP-0033122 | 2023-10-10 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00062643 on October 10, 2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: in compliance at time of the investigation. There were two staff members interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: Children's emergency cards, sign-in and out logs, diaper logs, infant feeding instructions Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the two allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Complete and submit a Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Compliance Officer 1: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer 2: Katie Corrow | |||
| INSP-0030569 | 2023-08-03 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the monitoring inspection conducted on August 3, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. There was one personnel file reviewed. The fingerprint clearance card was verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer Supervisor informed staff that they would need to move children and/or send children to classrooms that can maintain the required temperatures until classrooms with the broken AC could maintain the required temperatures. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Compliance Officer: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer Supervisor: Lisa Emery | |||
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We couldn't be happier with our child's daycare!
From day one, the staff has made us feel like part of a family. They are warm, attentive, and truly care about each child's well-being and development. Every day, our child comes home happy, excited to share what they learned, and full of stories about the fun activities they did. The facility is clean, safe, and filled with engaging toys and learning materials. We also love the frequent updates and photos we get throughout the day--it gives us such peace of mind. It's a wonderful place, and we're so grateful for the love and care they provide!