Description: CHILDREN'S LEARNING ADVENTURE CHILD CARE CENTER is a Child Care Center in TUCSON AZ, with a maximum capacity of 593 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0171506 | 2026-04-06 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #164496 from April 06 through April 10, 2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The following classroom ratios were observed: *3:12 Infants *1:6 Ones *2:12 Ones *1:13 Twos *2:15 Twos *1:7 Two/Threes *1:10 Threes *1:11 Threes *1:12 Threes *2:9 Threes/Older *1:12 Fours *1:14 Fours *1:14 Fours *1:9 Four/Fives There were two fingerprint clearance card verified on the DPS website during the investigation. There were four staff members interviewed onsite during this complaint investigation. Two additional staff members were interviewed via phone during this compliant investigation. Documentation observed included two staff files, one Emergency, Information and Immunization Record (EIIR) card, child sign in/out documents, staff sign in/out documents, classroom rosters, one written Incident/Accident Report, one Accident/Injury log, metal shelves that were removed from facility restrooms, and two Tucson Police Reports (#P2406290050-1 and #P2604020207-1). Upon completion of the complaint investigation it was determined from documentation, observation, and interview that one of the two allegations on Case #164496 was able to be substantiated at this time. The second allegation was previously investigated on Case #86605 and Inspection #45732, and lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated at this time. The following deficiency was found during the complaint investigation, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please complete and submit a Plan of Correction via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiency. Items discussed, but not limited to, were as follows: -Mandated reporting procedures -Staff placement in classrooms, outdoors, etc. -Utilizing additional staff during diaper changing, restroom use, lunch service, etc. -Disenrollment dates and documentation -Updated process DCS Background Check process -New forms and rule set available on AZDHS website | |||
| INSP-0170374 | 2026-03-17 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on March 17, 2026, subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Monitoring Inspection was conducted for Enforcement Case #144850. The Compliance Officer 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: *Staff placement and positioning while supervising playground *Supervision of areas under equipment *Replace round plastic irrigation cover | |||
| INSP-0166745 | 2026-01-20 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #156187 between January 20 and January 27, 2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The following classroom ratios were observed: *2:11 Infants *2:5 Ones *2:12 Ones *1:6 Ones *2:16 Twos *2:16 Twos *1:13 Threes *1:13 Threes *1:12 Threes *1:12 Threes *1:12 Fours *1:12 Fours *1:11 Four/Older There were three fingerprint clearance cards verified on the DPS website during the investigation. There were six staff members interviewed during this Complaint Investigation. The Compliance Officer also interviewed the Complainant during the Complaint Investigation. Documentation observed included three staff files, two Emergency, Information and Immunization Record (EIIR) cards, child sign in/out documents, staff sign in/out documents, classroom attendance rosters, child enrollment and disenrollment dates, and two Permission to Transport forms. Upon completion of the Complaint Investigation it was determined from documentation and interview that the allegations lacked sufficient evidence 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: -Child sign in and out procedures -Parental rights documents -Mandated reporting of suspected abuse and neglect | |||
| INSP-0162401 | 2025-10-29 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #'s 148974 and 149148 on October 29, 2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The following classroom ratios were observed: *2:10 Infants *1:6 Ones *1:5 Ones *2:8 Ones *2:15 Twos *2:13 Twos *2:16 Twos *1:12 Threes *1:13 Threes *1:12 Threes *1:13 Fours *1:15 Fours *1:11 Four/Older *3:41 School Age *1:20 School Age There was one fingerprint clearance card verified on the DPS website during the investigation. There were six staff members interviewed onsite during this complaint investigation. The Compliance Officer also attempted to contact the original Complainant, but was unsuccessful. There were five children interviewed onsite during this investigation. Documentation observed included one staff file, one Emergency, Information and Immunization Record (EIIR) card, child sign in/out documents, staff sign in/out documents, and classroom attendance rosters. Upon completion of the complaint investigation it was determined from documentation and interview that the allegations on Case #'s 148974 and 149148 lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated at this time. Items discussed, but not limited to, were as follows: -Updated process DCS Background Check process -Individualized Plan available on website -Mandated reporting of suspected abuse and neglect -New forms and rule set available on AZDHS website There were no deficiencies found during the complaint investigation, subject to changes pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0159676 | 2025-09-11 | Complaint,Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection and Complaint #00144435 investigation conducted on 09/11/25, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 3:15 Younger Toddlers: 1:5 Toddlers: 1:6 Toddlers: 2:13 Younger Twos: 2:15 Twos: 2:15 Twos: 2:16 Younger Threes: 1:13 Threes: 1:13 Fours: 1:14 Fours: 1:14 Fours: 1:14 School Age: 1:17 There were seven staff members interviewed onsite during this investigation. The Complainant was interviewed via email during the investigation. Five of five fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Documentation observed included five staff files, one Emergency, Information and Immunization Record (EIIR) card, child sign in/out documents, staff sign in/out documents, classroom attendance rosters, and color photographs. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the four allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated 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. The following was discussed, but not limited to: *Updated DCS Background Check process *Updated rules and forms *Staff interactions with children *Implementing lesson plans *Alternate activities when it is too hot to go outside *Label personal items with first and last name *Restroom storage Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0157448 | 2025-08-11 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #139167 August 11 through September 05, 2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: *2:11 Infants *2:13 Younger Toddlers *1:6 Toddlers *2:15 Twos *2:16 Twos *1:8 Twos *1:12 Threes *1:12 Threes *1:10 Threes *1:8 Fours *2:13 Three/Fours *1:15 Fours There were three staff members interviewed onsite and one staff member interviewed via phone during the complaint investigation. Three attempts were made to contact an additional staff member via phone, but were unsuccessful. The original Complainant was interviewed via phone and email during the investigation. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the inspection. Documentation observed included three staff files, two Emergency, Information and Immunization Record (EIIR) cards, child sign in/out documents, staff sign in/out documents, classroom attendance rosters, Incident/Accident reports, color photographs, and various medical evaluation documents. Upon completion of the complaint investigation it was determined from interview and documentation that the two allegations were able to be substantiated at this time. The following deficiencies were found during the complaint investigation, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Items discussed, but not limited to, were as follows: -Document Disenrollment Date on EIIR cards -Document End Date of employment for former staff -Document phone calls regarding accidents | |||
| INSP-0136364 | 2025-07-24 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #136920 July 24 - 29, 2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: *2:10 Infants *2:13 Toddlers *2:13 Toddlers *1:6 Toddlers *2:16 Twos *2:13 Twos *2:13 Twos *1:13 Threes *1:13 Threes *1:12 Three/Fours *1:11 Fours *1:14 Fours *1:12 Fours *1:10 School Age *1:20 School Age *1:12 School Age *1:18 School Age There were four staff members interviewed onsite, and one staff member interviewed via phone, during the complaint investigation. There were seven children interviewed onsite during the complaint investigation. Two unsuccessful attempts were made to contact the original Complainant via phone during the investigation. Documentation observed included three staff files, two Emergency, Information and Immunization Record (EIIR) cards, child sign in/out documents, staff sign in/out documents, and classroom attendance rosters. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the inspection. Upon completion of the complaint investigation it was determined from interview and documentation that the allegation was not able 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: -Document Disenrollment Date on EIIR cards -Document End Date of employment for former staff -Verify high school diploma and GED documents when hiring | |||
| INSP-0124364 | 2025-04-10 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #126014 between April 10 and April 15, 2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: *4:16 Infants *2:10 Toddlers V6 *2:12 Toddlers V7 *1:6 Toddlers V5 *2:15 Twos V4 *3:22 Twos V3 *1:7 Twos V2 *2:23 Threes E6 *1:12 Threes V1 *1:13 Threes E5 *1:13 Threes E3 *2:15 Fours E2 *1:15 Fours E4 There were thirteen staff members interviewed onsite, and one staff member interviewed via phone, during this complaint investigation. The Compliance Officer attempted to reach the Complainant via phone on three separate occasions, but was unsuccessful. There were eight children interviewed onsite during this complaint investigation. There were four staff files reviewed during this investigation. There were three children's files reviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed included four staff files, three Emergency, Information and Immunization Record (EIIR) cards, employee time records, classroom rosters, written Incident/Accident reports, and email correspondence regarding work orders. Four of four fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the inspection. Upon completion of the complaint investigation it was determined from observation, interview and documentation that the allegations were not able 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: -Indoor temps must be maintained between 68° F and 82° F -Mandated reporting requirements -Document end date of employment for former staff -Document disenrollment dates for children | |||
| INSP-0047984 | 2024-09-17 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on September 17, 2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. 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. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 02/01/25 Fire: 10/31/24 Sanitation: 10/31/24 Vehicle Insurance: 02/01/25 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Conduct fire/evacuation drills at various times of day -Tummy time procedures -Make sure water pitchers/cups are visible and accessible -State fire inspection documents are now valid for one year -Updated DES/DCS Background Check process -Emergency medication storage -Updated Entrance Letter -Forms and rule set available on AZDHS website -Licenses are now valid for one year The Plan of Correction was not accepted at the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Correction via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Compliance Officer 1: Ryan Mapes Compliance Officer 2: Christine Fiore | |||
| INSP-0046743 | 2024-08-06 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #88256 between August 06 and September 04, 2024. Two onsite visits were conducted during the complaint investigation. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer: Ryan Mapes Compliance Officer Supervisor: Lisa Emery Ratios observed were: *3:15 Infants *2:11 Toddlers *2:13 Toddlers *2:12 Toddlers *2:15 Twos *2:16 Twos *1:9 Threes *1:12 Threes *1:12 Threes *1:12 Preschool *1:17 School Age *1:20 School Age *2:27 School Age There were four fingerprint clearance cards verified on the DPS website during the investigation. There were seven staff members interviewed onsite during this complaint investigation. There were two enrolled children interviewed onsite during this investigation. There were three Tucson Police Department Personnel interviewed via phone during this complaint investigation. An additional person was interviewed via phone during this complaint investigation. Documentation observed included staff files, Emergency, Information and Immunization Record (EIIR) cards, cell phone call logs, bus run rosters, child sign in and out records, and child attendance rosters, staff attendance documents. Upon completion of the complaint investigation it was determined from documentation and interview that four of four allegations were substantiated. Items discussed, but not limited to, were as follows: -Updated process for DCS Registry submittal The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0045732 | 2024-07-08 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #86605 between July 08 and August 09, 2024. Three onsite visits were conducted during the complaint investigation. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer 1: Ryan Mapes Compliance Officer 2: Laurie McKenna Ratios observed were: *3:13 Infants *2:13 Toddlers *2:13 Toddlers *2:12 Toddlers *2:15 Twos *3:23 Two/Threes *1:10 Threes *1:10 Threes *1: 12 Preschool *1:13 Fours *1:15 Four/Fives *2:21 Four/Fives *1:19 School Age *1:19 School Age *1:20 School Age There were three fingerprint clearance cards verified on the DPS website during the investigation. There were eight staff members interviewed onsite, and one staff member interviewed via phone, during this complaint investigation. There were eleven enrolled children interviewed onsite during this investigation. The Complainant was interviewed via phone during this complaint investigation. Documentation observed included staff files, Emergency, Information and Immunization Record (EIIR) cards, child sign in/out records, child attendance rosters, staff attendance documents, and Tucson Police Report #P2406290050. Upon completion of the complaint investigation it was determined from documentation and interview that the allegation was not able to be substantiated at this time. Items discussed, but not limited to, were as follows: -Updated process for DCS Registry submittal -Mandated reporting of suspected abuse and neglect to proper authorities The following deficiency was observed and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Correction was not accepted at the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Correction via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0045377 | 2024-06-24 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00086265 on June 24, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer 1: Ryan Mapes Compliance Officer 2: Christine Fiore Ratios observed were: *3:12 Infants *1:6 Ones *2:12 Ones *2:13 Twos *2:13 Twos *2:16 Twos *2:18 Threes *1:12 Threes *1:15 Threes *1:15 Fours *1:12 Fours *1:14 School Age *1:16 School Age *1:18 School Age There were five staff members interviewed during this complaint investigation. The original complainant was also contacted via phone to gather additional information. Documentation observed included Child and Staff Attendance Rosters and multiple internal emails with the maintenance department. Upon completion of the complaint investigation it was determined from documentation and interview that the allegation was not able to be substantiated. There were no deficiencies observed during the complaint investigation, subject to changes pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0044807 | 2024-06-10 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00085265 on June 10, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer 1: Ryan Mapes Compliance Officer 2: Katie Corrow Ratios observed were: *3:14 Infants *2:13 Ones *2:12 Ones *2:12 One/Twos *2:16 Twos *1:8 Twos *1:9 Threes *1:13 Threes *1:14 Fours *1:10 Four/Older *1:13 Four/Older *1:15 Four/Older *1:12 School Age *1:17 School Age *1:20 School Age There were three fingerprint clearance cards verified on the DPS website during the investigation. There were five staff members interviewed during this complaint investigation. Documentation observed included three staff files, child sign in/out records, five classroom roster documents, two Emergency, Information and Immunization Record (EIIR) cards, email correspondence with Original Complainant, color photographs, two Incident/Accident Report documents, and a written Accident and Injury log. Upon completion of the complaint investigation it was determined from documentation and interview that the allegation was not able to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Correction was not accepted at the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Correction via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0043528 | 2024-05-13 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #83592 and #84266 on 5/13/2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Senior Compliance Officer 1- Cara Leyme, MC Ratios observed were: Infants- 2:10 1 year old- 2:10, 2:11 2 year old- 2:11, 2:16 3 year old- 1:13 4 year old- 2:10 4 year old- 2:13 School age 3:30 8 Staff were interviewed. Complainants on both cases were interviewed. No children were interviewed. 4 Staff files were reviewed. Documentation observed: incident report police report pictures Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interviews and documentation that 1 of 2 allegations were substantiated in the complaint case #84266, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The allegations in complaint case #83592 were not substantiated. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receiving this report. | |||
| INSP-0042342 | 2024-04-02 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00078484 and case# 00081265 on April 02, 2024. 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. There were four children interviewed during this investigation. There were two children’s files reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: complainant for case# 00081265 Documentation observed was: children's emergency cards, incident reports, rosters, sign-in and out logs, doctor's note. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the one allegation for case# 00078484 lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The two allegations for case#00081265 lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. There were no deficiencies found. Compliance Officer 1: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer 2: Katie Corrow | |||
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