Description: Children's Safari Learning Center serves families interested in a more close-knit childcare setting. We provide a clean, safe, quality focused environment for children to grow their personalities and increase their independence. We value employees and families who respect and believe children to be little explorers and understand their future to be an adventure.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0170924 | 2026-03-25 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of this inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation. A full inspection was not conducted. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. There were no deficiencies observed at the time of complaint #00162050 investigation conducted on 03/25/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The ratios observed at the time of the inspection were: Infants: 1:5 1-year-old children: 2:8, 1:4 2-year-old children: 2:5, 1:8 3/4/5-year-old children: 1:13, 1:13, 1:14 There were 4 staff members interviewed during this investigation. The Compliance Officer attempted to contact the complainant via email and phone on 3/20/2026 and 3/25/2026 but received no response. Documentation reviewed were incidence reports, cleaning checklists, and the rosters. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but not limited to: *Refrigerator temperatures and thermometers. Upon completion of the compliant investigation #00162050, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that we were unable to substantiate 2 of 2 allegations. | |||
| INSP-0136772 | 2025-07-23 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/23/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. Please submit a Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of the Notice of Deficiencies. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower-Self survey was sent following the inspection. Please complete it within 10 days. The DES Group Size contract form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 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 not limited to: *Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record Cards *Remove sticky residue from floors *Painted shelves *Ensure the Toddler Playground is checked before children access it *Sandbox maintenance *Label children's personal items | |||
| INSP-0132097 | 2025-05-21 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of this inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint # 00131351 investigation conducted on 5/21/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit a Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:7, 1:4 1-year-old children: 2:8, 1:6 2-year-old children: 1:7, 1:8 3-year-old children: 2:16, 1:12 4- and 5-year-old children: 2:18 There were 2 staff members and 1 child interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during the investigation. This complaint was self-reported by the Licensee. Documentation observed included a video feed of the incident. Upon completion of the complaint #00131351 investigation, it was determined from interviews and documentation that the allegations were substantiated. | |||
| INSP-0124457 | 2025-04-11 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the complaint #00125396 investigation conducted on 4/11/2025, but it is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:6 , 1:5 1-year-old children: 2:10, 2:6 2-year-old children: 2:8, 1:8 3-year-old children: 2:14, 2:12 4- & 5-year-old children: 1:9 There were 5 staff members interviewed during this investigation. The Compliance Officer attempted to reach the complainant via telephone on 4/7/2025. | |||
| INSP-0051848 | 2025-01-09 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of this investigation was to conduct a complaint investigation. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint investigation #00094922 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided a the time of the inspection. A full inspection was not done at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The ratios at the time of the inspection were: Infants: 1:4, 2:7 1-year-old children: 1:5, 2:9 2-year-old children: 2:10, 2:11 3-year-old children: 1:13, 1:6 4- and 5-year-old children: 2:17 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Compliance Officer #1 attempted to contact the complainant via telephone and email on 12/26/24 but the phone number and email address were not valid. Documentation observed were rosters. Upon completion of the investigation for case # 00094900, it was determined from observation, interviews, and documentation, that 4 of 4 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but not limited to: Tummy Time for Infants, plumbing maintenance. Compliance Officer #1 is Patti Longman. Compliance Officer #2 is Pat Morgan-Martinez. | |||
| INSP-0051007 | 2024-12-05 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of compliant # 00093794 investigation conducted on 12/5/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Notice of Inspection Rights documentation was provided at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed at the time of the inspection were: Infant: 1:4, 2:7 1-year-old children: 1:6, 1:5 2-year-old children: 1:6, 1:6 3-year-old children: 1:8, 1:8 4/5-year-old children: 1:13 There were 4 staff interviewed during the inspection. Documentation reviewed: Staff file This complaint was self-reported by the licensee. Upon completion of the investigation for complaint # 00093794, it was determined from interviews, documentation, and video that the allegation was substantiated. The Compliance Officer is Patti Longman. | |||
| INSP-0049636 | 2024-10-25 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00091915 investigation conducted on 10/25/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 10/25/24.. A voice mail message was left for the Complainant on 10/25/24. An email was sent to the Complainant on 10/25/24. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 2:6 Infants: 2:7 Ones: 2:5 Ones: 3:9 Twos: 2:8 Twos: 1:7 Threes: 1:8 Threes/Fours: 1:9 Fours/Fives: 1:12 Nine staff members were interviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: Classroom rosters. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview and documentation that 4 of 4 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed. | |||
| INSP-0047364 | 2024-08-23 | Complaint,Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: Amended Statement of Deficiencies 9/17/2024. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection and Complaint #00087453 Inspection conducted on 8/23/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit a Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infant: 1:5, 1:4 1-year-old children: 1:7 2-year-old children: 1:4, 1:3 3- to 5-year-old children: 1:5, 2:8 There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 5 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Compliance Officer #1 attempted to contact the complainant via telephone and email on 8/1 and 8/2/2024, however, was unable to speak to the complainant. Upon completion of the Complaint investigation #00087453, it was determined from observation and interview, that 3 of the 4 allegations were substantiated. There was insufficient evidence to substantiate 1 of 4 allegations. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 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 rope in the common area is tight. *Ensure handwashing sinks drain freely. *Ensure personal items are labeled with first and last names. *Ensure lesson plans are dated. *Ensure the diaper changing area is clear of unrelated items. Compliance Officer #1 is Patti Longman. Compliance Officer #2 is Elizabeth Enriquez. | |||
| INSP-0042399 | 2024-04-04 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the investigation was to conduct a complaint investigation. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:8 1-year-old children: 2:10, 2:8 2-year-old children: 2:11, 2:11 3-year-old children: 2:15, 2:13 4-year-old children: 2:16 There were 3 staff interviewed during this inspection. Others interviewed : Director, Owner. The Compliance Officer attempted to contact the complainant via telephone and email on 3/07/2024, however was unable to contact the complainant. Documents observed were classroom rosters. Upon completion of the complaint investigation # 00079427, it was determined from observation and interviews, that the allegations were unsubstantiated. There were no deficiencies observed at the time of compliant #00079427 investigation conducted on 3/4/2024. Compliance Officer is Patti Longman. | |||
| INSP-0039152 | 2024-02-15 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of this inspection conducted on 02/15/2024 was to investigate a complaint. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:4 Infants: 2:8 1-year-old children: 2:11 1-year-old children: 2:10 2-year-old children: 2:10 2-year-old children: 2:12 3-year-old children: 2:15 3-year-old children: 1:13 4-year-old children: 2:15 There were 5 staff interviewed during this investigation. Compliance Office #1 attempted to contact the complainant via telephone and email on 01/29/2024, however was unable to speak or connect to the complainant. Upon completion of complaint investigation #00068292, it was determined from observation, and interviews, that the allegations were unsubstantiated. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but not limited to: *Mat placement. *Rosters The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint # 00068292 investigation conducted on 02/15/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1 is Patti Longman. Compliance Officer #2 is Flossie Wagner. | |||
| INSP-0036173 | 2024-01-04 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:6 Infants: 2:8 1-year-old children: 2:11 1-year-old children: 2:11 2-year-old children: 1:8 2-year-old children: 2:9 3-year-old children: 2:14 3-year-old children: 2:16 4 & 5-year-old children: 2:18 There were 5 staff interviewed during this investigation. The Compliance Officer attempted to contact the complainant via telephone on 12/21/2023 and send an email on 12/22/2023, however was unable to speak to or connect with the complainant. Documentation observed were Kanga-room schedule, daily nap time cleaning schedule, Emergency, Information, and Immunization Records, and the Accident/Injury record. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00065755, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that the allegations were unsubstantiated. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint #00065755 investigation conducted on 01/05/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic. Compliance Officer #1 is Patti Longman. Compliance Officer #2 is Pat Morgan-Martinez. | |||
| INSP-0031656 | 2023-08-28 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance Inspection conducted on 8/28/2023 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 completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards of 7 of 7 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 that current lesson plans are posted in each classroom. *Ensure that toys, materials, and equipment used by enrolled children are maintained and free of hazards. *Ensure the lids for trash cans that contain diapers remained closed when not in use. *Ensure toxic items such as hand sanitizer is not accessible to enrolled children. Compliance Officer #1 is Patti Longman. Compliance Officer #2 is Denise Ruffalo. | |||
| INSP-0030647 | 2023-08-04 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 8/4/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Written Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Compliance Officer is Denise Ruffalo | |||
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