Child Care Center
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Cragin Elementary - Explorer
Tucson, AZ
· Pima County
2945 N TUCSON BLVD,
Tucson, AZ 85716
Quick Facts
Capacity
30 children
Age Range
Three to Five;
Type of Care
{3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Part Day Care, Two-year-old Care}
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CDC-15429
License Issued
Aug 1, 2025
Expired
Jul 31, 2026
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
Empower Pack
District Office
ADHS Division of Licensing Services
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About the Provider
The mission of Cragin School, in partnership with parents and the Cragin community, is to assure each student receives an engaging, rigorous and comprehensive education enriched through the integration of the Opening Minds Thought the Arts (OMA) Gold System.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours7:00-4:00 Monday-Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0170366 | 2026-03-26 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on March 26, 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. 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 Emergency Disaster Contact Form was updated at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed, but not limited to: - Ensure that Emergency, Information and Immunization Record Cards mark the second parent contact as N/A if needed. - Ensure life saving medications are kept in the activity areas accessible to staff and not accessible to children. | |||
| INSP-0124368 | 2025-04-14 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 4/14/25, 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. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Please submit a photo of the corrected deficiency. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility. Insurance: expires 6/30/25 Fire: 1/15/25 Gas: 7/21/24 Sanitation: expires 1/31/26 Items discussed, but not limited to, were: -Storing items in the bathroom. -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application (in "Applications" or "Application History") -Renew license before 7/31/25 -Review all staff files for expiring fingerprint cards | |||
| INSP-0043711 | 2024-05-16 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the annual Compliance Inspection conducted on May 16, 2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 06/30/24 Fire: 01/31/25 Gas: 07/21/24 Sanitation: 01/31/25 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Vary times that fire drills are conducted each month -Keep sign in/out documents for one full year -Put N/A on child emergency card if second parent/guardian is not listed -Updated Entrance Letter and DCS Direct Service form -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-0030802 | 2023-08-10 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: No deficiencies were found at the time of the annual Compliance Inspection conducted on August 10, 2023, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 06/31/24 Fire: 08/05/25 (State) Gas: 07/21/24 Sanitation: 01/31/24 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Log field trip departure and arrival times -Temperatures are maintained between 68° F and 82° F in each room used by enrolled children -Upcoming staff fingerprint clearance card renewals Compliance Officer: Ryan Mapes | |||
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