B.U.S.D.#9 - BOBCAT CITIZEN PRESCHOOL - Benson AZ Child Care Center

200 WEST UNION STREET , BENSON AZ 85602
(520) 720-6750

About the Provider

Description: B.U.S.D.#9 - BOBCAT CITIZEN PRESCHOOL is a Child Care Center in BENSON AZ, with a maximum capacity of 198 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Twos; Three to Five; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-17759
  • Capacity: 198
  • Age Range: Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations DES
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: {3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Infant Care, One-year-old Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care, Two-year-old Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2016-10-20
  • Current License Issue Date: 2025-10-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2026-09-30
  • District Office: ADHS Division of Licensing Services
  • District Office Phone: (602) 364-2539 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection # Inspection Date Inspection Type Status
INSP-0164832 2025-12-17 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00153066 on December 17, 2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: in compliance at time of inspection. There were two staff members interviewed during this investigation. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. There were no deficiencies identified.
INSP-0163086 2025-11-24 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00149969 on November 24, 2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: in compliance at time of inspection. There were five staff members interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed were: class rosters, child behavior safety plan. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. There were no deficiencies identified.
INSP-0161912 2025-10-21 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on October 21, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were two personnel files reviewed. Both of the 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. Items discussed, but not limited to: * Personal Products - first and last name * Main postings in one central area
INSP-0134459 2025-06-30 Monitoring Complete
Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies found at the time of the monitoring (follow-up to enforcement) inspection conducted on June 30, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Items discussed, but not limited to: * future changes to one year-old room
INSP-0099670 2025-02-27 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00120681 on February 27 and over the phone on March 10, 2025. Note: A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: in compliance at time of investigation. There were nine staff members interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: security camera footage Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that three of the five allegations were substantiated. The other two allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review.
INSP-0051941 2025-01-28 Monitoring Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the monitoring inspection conducted on January 28, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. There were two personnel files reviewed. Both of the 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. Items discussed, but not limited to: * Vacuum’s to be inaccessible in room when children present. * Sand in diaper changing areas. * First and last name to be listed on personal products. * Items on top of diapering surface. Fire Inspection: Sanitation Permit: expires Gas Inspection: Liability Insurance: expires Compliance Officer 1: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer 2: Katie Corrow
INSP-0050548 2024-11-21 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00092223 on November 21, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: in compliance at time of inspection. There were three staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were two staff files reviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: staff schedules, class rosters sign-in and out logs. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. There were no deficiencies identified. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer #1: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer #2: Ryan Mapes
INSP-0049503 2024-10-23 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on October 23, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were two personnel files reviewed. Both of the fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. * Send a copy of the current fire inspection via email to Compliance Officer 1 Items discussed, but not limited to: * Medications - "as needed" more specific Fire Inspection: (Benson FD) 11/12/2024 Sanitation Permit: expires 01/31/2025 Gas Inspection: 07/31/2024 Liability Insurance: expires 06/30/2025 Compliance Officer 1: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer 2: Brenda Alubowicz
INSP-0048931 2024-10-07 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00091062 on 10/7/24. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer #2: Laurie McKenna Ratios observed were: Infants: 2 to 1 Ones and twos: 8 to 2 Preschool, 3's and 4's: 11 to 1 There were 4 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 3 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: staff files and timecards for the date of the complaint. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that one of the four allegations was 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.
INSP-0035584 2023-12-08 Change of Service Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Change of Service inspection conducted on December 8, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Amanda Valenzuela A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete and submit a Written Documentation of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Approval of the addition of infant children to the facility's license is pending receipt and approval of a documented plan of corrections.
INSP-0033976 2023-10-24 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on October 24, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Katie Corrow A full inspection was conducted at this time. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete and return a Written Documentation of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The link for the Empower Survey was emailed at the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer 2 viewed the facility's inspection reports and notated the following dates: Insurance Certificate of Liability: issued on 7/23/2023 Fire Marshal inspection: 10/6/2022 Health Department Permit: 1/31/2024

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