Description: DESERT CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS is an
inter-denominational, parent-sponsored and board-directed covenant Christian school system. Representing more than fifty area churches, we are Tucson's only independent K-12 Christian school.
Desert Christian is staffed by licensed, qualified faculty members and is fully accredited by ACSI.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0172360 | 2026-04-16 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on April 16, 2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were two personnel files reviewed. Both of the fingerprint clearance card were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided to the facility at the time of inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. Items discussed, but not limited to: * New DCS background process * Fire drills - vary times | |||
| INSP-0124867 | 2025-04-17 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on April 17, 2025, and is 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. Items discussed, but not limited to: * Fire drills - vary times to include afternoons Fire Inspection: permit expires 02/20/2026 Sanitation Permit: NA Gas Inspection: NA Liability Insurance: expires 07/01/2025 | |||
| INSP-0042733 | 2024-04-19 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the annual Compliance Inspection conducted on April 19, 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: 07/01/24 Fire: 03/16/25 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Put N/A on child emergency card if second parent/guardian is not listed -Field trip parental permission timeframes -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 | |||
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