Description: ALA LITTLE LEADERS - SIERRA VISTA is a Child Care Center in Sierra Vista AZ, with a maximum capacity of 26 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0138199 | 2025-08-04 | Initial Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the 60-Day Monitoring Inspection conducted on July 31, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officers provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Updated DCS Background Check process 2. Update rosters as children enter or leave 3. Fire/Emergency drill procedures 4. Preschool children may not mix with School Age children on playground, etc. 5. Staff start dates on documents in staff and child files 6. Wood chips will be measured in fall zone areas 7. Emergency medication procedures and storage 8. Specify flavor of food items served on menu (Examples: Strawberry yogurt, mixed fruit contains...) Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0131974 | 2025-05-19 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the initial monitor inspection conducted on 05/19/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Please provide pictures of the corrections. | |||
| INSP-0048622 | 2024-10-24 | Compliance (Initial) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the initial inspection conducted on October 24, 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 7/1/25 Sanitation N/A Gas and Fire - Send copy of the Permanent C of O upon receipt. Items discussed, but not limited to include the following: *Fingerprint Requirements - staff cannot begin employment prior to having a fingerprint clearance card. * Changes Affecting a License - Notify the Department prior to making any changes. * General Licensee Responsibilities - supervision of unqualified staff, immediate access - notify the Department of any closures, month fire drills. * Posting of Notices - Make sure all required postings are posted in a conspicuous location. * Enrollment of Children and Immunizations - Make sure all children's records are complete and immunization and/or correct exemption forms are received for all enrolled children. * Admission and Release of Children - Make sure children and signed in and out correctly on a daily basis. * Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect - All staff are mandated reporters. * Insurance Requirements - maintain liability insurance at all times. * Gas and Fire inspections - maintain current inspections. * Staff Qualifications - make sure all staff are qualified for the capacity they are assigned to. * Staff Record and Reports - all staff have to have a complete personnel file. If a substitute teacher is used, they will too have to have a complete personnel file. * Training Requirements - all staff have to complete the new employee training within 10 days from their staring date of employment, and complete 18 annual training house, which is based on their hire date. * Staff-to-Children Ratios - maintain ratios at all times. Ratios are always based on the age of the youngest child. * General Child Care Program, Equipment, Health and Safety Standards - children are not placed at risk of harm, drinking water is always accessible in indoor and outdoor activities, facility is free from hazards, age appropriate materials, toxics and flammables inaccessible, written permission to apply or use specific products on the children, current lesson plans. * General Nutrition Standards - identify specific food items being served with the types and flavors of each food item. * Discipline and Guidance - maintain reasonable rules and limitations, discipline that does not cause harm to the child. * Sleeping Materials and Equipment - maintain extra sheets and blankets. * Cleaning and Sanitation - make sure toilets are flushed and maintained in a clean condition. * Accident and Emergency Procedures - maintain complete first aid kit and accident and emergency plan. Evacuation maps should identify rooms more clearly. * Illness and Infestation. * Medications - obtain permission to administer all medications, keep locked. * General Physical Plan Standards - any glass, mirrors or windows are constructed from safety glass or placed 36" from the ground. * Outdoor activity area - enough resilient surface within the fall zones, gates-fences are secured with no gaps more than 4". * Fire and Safety - outlets are covered, no extension cords, all fans have to be mounted, toilet rooms have to be ventilated, and fire extinguishers have to be current. Licensure is pending upon receipt and approval of the plan of correction and the Certificate of Occupancy. The Department will notify you regarding the effective date of Licensure. Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days. | |||
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