Description: Y.E.S.D.#1 - OTONDO PRESCHOOL is a Child Care Center in YUMA AZ, with a maximum capacity of 145 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Twos; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0171521 | 2026-04-13 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 4/13/26, 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. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility. The DES group size was evaluated at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application (in "Applications" or "Application History") -Renew license before 7/31/26 -Review all staff files for expiring fingerprint cards -New Ruleset | |||
| INSP-0158761 | 2025-08-28 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 8/28/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. | |||
| INSP-0129818 | 2025-04-21 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed during the Compliance inspection conducted on April 21, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 5 of the 5 fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were verified through the DPS website during the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing portal within 10 days of receiving this Statement of Deficiencies. The following items were discussed, but are not limited to: *Staff moving from a different site need to complete the following: Start date, Criminal History Affidavit, Fingerprint Clearance Card verification, New Staff training, and Background check | |||
| INSP-0048136 | 2024-09-11 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring inspection conducted on 9/11/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted, the purpose of the inspection was to add Cabana #2 as a licensed activity area. The Compliance Officer Supervisor is Peggy Kraus. Please submit a plan of corrections and update the name of the current facility director through the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed, but not limited to: * Ensuring toxic and flammable substances remain inaccessible to enrolled children. * Diaper changing area standards. | |||
| INSP-0043853 | 2024-05-15 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 5/15/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Katie Corrow 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey link was emailed to the facility. Insurance: 7/1/23 until canceled Fire: 2/26/24 Gas: 7/25/23 Sanitation: 9/30/24 Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0030666 | 2023-08-07 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the modification inspection conducted on 8/7/23 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer #2: Brenda Alubowicz A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please complete the Plan of Correction via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| 2022-01-12 | Article 2 | R9-5-203.A. 1-2 | |
| Initial Comments: Upon review of staff files, the following was found: 1. Staff #1 did not have the Criminal History Affidavit in their file. 2. Staff #2 wrote "N/A" instead of answering question #3 on the Criminal History Affidavit. | |||
| 2022-01-12 | Article 3 | R9-5-301.B.2. | |
| Initial Comments: Upon review staff files, it was found that Staff #1 did not have documentation of education and 6 months experience and was not supervised by a teacher-caregiver. | |||
| 2022-01-12 | article 3 | R9-5-301.F.1.2. | |
| Initial Comments: Upon review of staff files, it was found that Staff #1 did not have documentation of a TB test in the file. | |||
| 2022-01-12 | article 4 | R9-5-401.3. | |
| Initial Comments: Upon review of staff files, it was found that Staff #1 did not have documentation of education and 6 months experience and it cannot be determined if they are teacher-caregiver qualified. | |||
| 2022-01-12 | Article 4 | R9-5-402.A.1-12 | |
| Initial Comments: Upon review of staff files, the following was found: 1. Staff #1 was missing an emergency contact, the written statement attesting to current immunity, and documentation of references. 2. Staff #2 was missing documentation of references. | |||
| 2022-01-12 | Article 4 | R9-5-403.A.1-17. | |
| Initial Comments: Upon review of staff files, it was found that Staff #2 was missing documentation of the 10 day training for 3 of the topics. | |||
| 2022-01-12 | Article 4 | R9-5-403.C. | |
| Initial Comments: Upon review of staff files, it was found that the 10 day training for Staff #1 was not signed by the Director. | |||
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