Child Care Center
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Backyard Bears Child Care Llc
Payson, AZ
· Gila County
17 South Walters Lane,
Payson, AZ 85541
Quick Facts
Capacity
38 children
Type of Care
3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, One-year-old Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care, Two-year-old Care
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
0020226CDCAY33244004
License Holder
BACKYARD BEARS CHILD CARE LLC
Licensed Since
2024
License Issued
Apr 5, 2026
Active Through
Apr 4, 2027
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
Empower Pack
District Office
ADHS Bureau of Child Care Licensing
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About the Provider
BACKYARD BEARS CHILD CARE LLC is a Child Care Center in Payson AZ, with a maximum capacity of 38 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0179802 | 2026-08-11 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 08/11/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A focused inspection was conducted at this time. The Outdoor Activity area expansion is approved for facility use. The Notice of Inspection Rights were provided to the Licensee at the time of the Inspection. Please submit the Written Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0169841 | 2026-03-10 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 3/10/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility representative at the time of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 2 of 2 Fingerprint Clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: - Toilet rooms maintained with toilet paper. - Lesson plans dated with the current calendar week. - Staff files will contain the front and back of the Criminal History Affidavit form. -Staff files will have a copy of the front and back of a valid fingerprint clearance card. - Child care personnel shall make documented, good faith efforts to contact 2 staff's references. | |||
| INSP-0160941 | 2025-10-01 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 10/01/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The following facility areas are approved for use: Classroom 2 Toilet Room off of Classroom 2 with 2 Sanitary Units Please submit the Written Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0100936 | 2025-03-12 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 03/12/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was emailed at the time of the inspection. The Notice of Inspection Rights was provided to the Licensee at the time of the Inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: Ensure the emergency plan has a date. | |||
| INSP-0044037 | 2024-05-21 | Initial Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 05/21/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: Ensure staff files with all documentation are kept at the facility. Compliance Officer #1 Monika Jones Compliance Officer #2 Fred Geyser | |||
| INSP-0041702 | 2024-03-15 | Compliance (Initial) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial inspection conducted on 3/15/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Jennifer Forschino Compliance Officer Supervisor: Dale J. Evans A full inspection was conducted at this time. 1 of 1 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following items were discussed but not limited to: Temperatures are to be maintained between 68° F and 82° F in each room used by enrolled children Children’s sign in and out records Children's Emergency Information and Immunization records and telephone authorization code Staff attendance records Accessible drinking water Monthly fire drills Classroom rosters Notification of pesticides Child abuse and neglect- mandated reporter Written approval for personal products supplies by the facility Children with special needs an individualized plan Discipline and guidance procedures Illness and infestation log Medication procedures Transportation and Field Trip procedures | |||
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