Description: CREATIVE MINDS CHILDCARE is a Child Care Group Home in Marana AZ, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0168721 | 2026-02-20 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiency was found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on February 20, 2026, and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the Group Home with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Three of three 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. Items discussed, but not limited to, were: -TB tests for residents, -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application in "Applications" or "Application History", -Renew license before 3/17/2026, -Staff files for volunteers, -Review all staff /resident files for expiring fingerprint cards. | |||
| INSP-0159177 | 2025-09-04 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Midyear Inspection conducted on September 4, 2025, subject to change 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. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Two vehicles were inspected and approved for transporting enrolled children. | |||
| INSP-0100308 | 2025-03-06 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on March 6, 2025, and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The link for the Empower Survey was emailed to the Provider following the inspection. Certificate of Liability Insurance: expires on 3/4/26 Gas: inspection conducted on 1/28/25 Items discussed, but not limited to, were: -Review all staff/resident files for expiring fingerprint cards, -adding additional space to the group home, -transportation procedures. | |||
| INSP-0043713 | 2024-05-07 | Initial Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Monitor to the Initial inspection conducted on May 7, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Christine Fiore A full inspection was not 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. Please complete and return a Written Documentation of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0041358 | 2024-03-13 | Compliance (Initial) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Initial Licensing Inspection conducted on March 13, 2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer Supervisor: Lisa Emery Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid via 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. The group home/ facility was not licensed at the time of the inspection. Licensure is pending approval of a submitted plan of corrections. Items discussed, but not limited to, were as follows: Fingerprinting timeframes Signing in and out (staff and children) Children’s Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record (EIIR) card completion Staff: files, start date, and training (10-Day and Annual) Discipline: review R9-3-405 Children with Special Needs: Individualized Plan Mandated Reporting of Suspected Abuse and Neglect Medication (form, storage, labels) Supervision (nap, outside, and inside) Infant care (tummy time, feeding instructions, crib safety, choking toys/food) Menu: posted in English with specific foods listed Field trips: anytime leave licensed area (refer: R9-3-408) Fire safety: extinguishers updated yearly and fire drills monthly Wading pools, burning candles, accessible propane tanks, etc. are not permitted during hours of operation Provider must live in the home and not have other employment during hours of operation Contact Compliance Officer when any changes are being made to the home or if the Group Home isn't open on a normally scheduled day | |||
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