Description: CASA DE LOS NINOS KELLY EARLY EDUCATION CENTER is a Child Care Center in TUCSON AZ, with a maximum capacity of 126 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; . The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0170933 | 2026-04-03 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for case # 00163345 on April 3, 2026. A full inspection was not 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: Caterpillar Classroom (3’s) - 1:9 Butterfly Classroom (4’s) - 1:9 Jungle (1’s) – 1:6 Science (2’s) – 1:7 Bunny (Infants) – 1:4 There were 10 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: Rosters, sign-in/sign-out sheets, children emergency cards Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the 2 allegations were not able to be substantiated. There were zero deficiencies 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. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0168142 | 2026-02-17 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 2/17/2026, 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. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. The following was discussed but not limited to: - Storage of medications - Water temperatures - Feeding instructions - Stuffed animals and soft toys | |||
| INSP-0165356 | 2025-12-23 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00154090 on December 23, 2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The following classroom ratios were observed: *2:7 Infants *1:5 Ones *2:5 Twos *1:13 Threes/Fours There were two fingerprint clearance cards verified on the DPS website during the investigation. There were seven staff members interviewed onsite during this complaint investigation. There were four children interviewed onsite during the complaint investigation. Documentation observed included two staff files, one Emergency, Information and Immunization Record (EIIR) card, a three page Staff Interview Summary document, one Written Employee Warning Notice document, six written Classroom Observation/Teacher Coaching documents, three written Staff Training documents and Acknowledgements (Safe Sleep, The Importance of Transitions, and Immediate Reporting Expectations), child sign in/out documents, staff attendance documents, and classroom Daily Attendance Record documents regarding the incident. Upon completion of the complaint investigation it was determined from documentation and interview that the two allegations on Case #00154090 were unable to be substantiated at this time. There were no deficiencies found during the complaint investigation, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Items discussed, but not limited to, were as follows: -Updated process DCS Background Check process -Mandated reporting procedures -Holding infants while feeding if unable to hold their own bottle -New forms and rule set available on AZDHS website | |||
| INSP-0160264 | 2025-09-19 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00145440 on Septmeber 19, 2025. A full inspection was not 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: Staff : Children Infants: 1 : 6 One Yr Olds: 1 : 5 Two Yr Olds: 2 : 8 Three/Four Yr Olds: 1 : 11 There were seven staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were seven staff files reviewed during this investigation. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from staff interviews, and documentation that one of three allegations was able to be substantiated. The remaining two allegations were unable to be substantiated due to a lack of sufficient evidence. The following deficiency was observed and is 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. Seven of seven fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0158127 | 2025-08-19 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for case #0141266 on 8/19/2025. A full inspection was not 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 2:6 1 year old 1:3 2 year old 2:11 3 year old 1:10 4 year old 1:3 There were 7 staff members interviewed during this investigation. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that all 4 allegations were unable to be substantiated. There were zero deficiencies observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0134231 | 2025-06-17 | Complaint,Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation and a Monitoring inspection. The following deficiency was observed at the time of the complaint # 00133650 investigation/monitoring inspection conducted on 06/17/2025, and is subject to change pending programmatic review. Please submit a Plan of Correction via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed: Infants- 2:6 1s- 1:4 1s and 2s- 1:3 2s and 3s- 2:13 3s- 1:4 4s and 5s- 1:13 There were 12 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 3 children interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed for this investigation. A Compliance Officer attempted to contact the Complainant via telephone and email on 6/17/2025. Upon completion of the complaint investigation # 00133650, it was determined through interviews that the three allegations were unable to be substantiated due to a lack of sufficient evidence. The fingerprint clearance card for 1 of 1 staff member was verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0119802 | 2025-04-04 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00125380 on 4/4/25. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants - 3:9 1s - 1:3 1s and 2s - 1:4 2s and 3s - 2:12 3s - 1:13 4s - 1:6 There were 12 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Complainant Documentation observed was: Parent Handbook Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that three out of seven allegations were able to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed 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. | |||
| INSP-0104565 | 2025-03-20 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on March 20, 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. * Submit a picture for documentation of the correction for citation R9-5-603.C * Submit a copy of a current fire permit and gas inspection VIA EMAIL to [email protected] Items discussed, but not limited to: * Children's emergency cards - second parent Fire Inspection: expires 03/27/2026 Sanitation Permit: 03/31/2025 Gas Inspection: 03/24/2025 Liability Insurance: expires 07/01/2025 | |||
| INSP-0099653 | 2025-02-28 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #120747 between February 28 and March 07, 2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: *2:7 Infants *2:9 Toddlers *2:12 Two/Threes *1:9 Threes *1:10 Three-Fives There were eleven staff members interviewed during this compliant investigation. Seven staff were interviewed onsite on 02/28/2025, and four additional staff members were interviewed onsite on 03/07/2025. Documentation observed included two staff files and Emergency, Information and Immunization Record (EIIR) cards. Upon completion of the complaint investigation it was determined from interview and documentation that one of the two allegations was substantiated at this time. Items discussed, but not limited to, were as follows: -Add additional staff to Chain of Command posting Two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the inspection. The following deficiencies were observed and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0050015 | 2024-11-04 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case # 92333 on November 4, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Ratios observed were: Caterpillar - 3 y/o - 1:9 Butterfly - 4 y/o - 1:10 Penguin - 1 y/o - 1:4 Jungle - 1's - 1:6 Science - 2's - 2:14 Infants - 2:6 There were 4 staff interviewed at the time of the investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation. The complainant could not be reached via phone or email. Documentation observed: lesson plans, diaper changing logs and children's attendance records. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 1 of 5 allegations were substantiated. Please complete the Plan of Correction via the online portal within 10 days. | |||
| INSP-0049266 | 2024-10-15 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case # 91431 on October 15, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz 1 of 1 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Infants 2:6 1's 2:3 1's 1:5 2/3's 2:14 3's 1:10 4's 1:11 There were six staff interviewed at the time of the investigation. There were three children interviewed at the time of the investigation. There was one staff file reviewed at the time of the investigation. CO attempted to contact the complainant via email and phone. Upon completion of the investigation, it was determined from observation and interviews, that the allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. | |||
| INSP-0048861 | 2024-10-02 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case # 90963 on October 2, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Amanda Valenzuela Ratios observed: Infant's 3:6 One's 1:6 One's 2:5 Two's/Three's 2:12 Three's 1:11 Pre K 2:10 There were 6 staff interviewed at the time of the inspection. There were 3 children interviewed at the time of the inspection. There was 1 staff file reviewed at the time of the inspection. There was 1 child's file reviewed during the inspection. The complainant was also interviewed. Documentation observed: Attendance Records Medication Form Staff Statements Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interviews and documentation that the allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. | |||
| INSP-0047295 | 2024-08-20 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case # 88779 on 8/20/23. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Supervisor Lisa Emery A full inspection was not conducted. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Ratios observed: Infants - 2:6 1's - 1:6 1's - 2:6 2's - 2:10 3's - 2:10 4's - 2:9 There were seven staff members interviewed at the time of the investigation. There was 2 staff file reviewed during this investigation. There was one child's file reviewed during this investigation. The complainant was contacted by phone and email, but did not respond. Other documentation reviewed: ouch reports. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that 2 of 3 allegations were 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-0041574 | 2024-04-02 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on April 2, 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. 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: * Activities on the infant daily log sheets * Bathroom storage Fire Inspection: permit expires 10/25/24 Sanitation Permit: expires 03/31/25 Gas Inspection: 03/08/24 Liability Insurance: expires 07/01/24 Compliance Officer 1: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer 2: Katie Corrow | |||
| INSP-0039518 | 2024-02-26 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00078803 on February 26, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: in compliance at time of investigation. There were five staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were six children interviewed during this investigation. There was one staff file reviewed during this investigation. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that all four allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. There were no deficiencies found at the time of the investigation. One of one fingerprint clearance card was verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer #1: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer #2: Amanda Valenzuela | |||
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