Description: Here at Happy Trails and Desert Trails we are always working towards a nurturing, yet challenging environment. We are State Licensed, DES approved, on the USDA food program, participate in First Things First and The Early Inclusion Program through the Blake Foundation/Easter Seals. We have a state certified teacher on staff as well as staff with their CDA and everyone is required to continue their education. We are a center where your child will feel safe and be educationally stimulated. We provide an environment where each child can grow and learn at his or her own pace in an individual child directed classroom while enjoying fun and rewarding achievements that come with learning. We are set up so each child has the opportunity to investigate, explore, study and discover in and outside of the classroom. Phonics, music, reading, writing, arts and crafts, games, dramatic play, science and math will all be part of your child’s daily schedule.
We believe that our program strength comes from our dedicated teachers. We support our teachers in continual training and educational resources. We are proud to say that all of our staff are CPR and First Aid Certified, have a fingerprint clearance card, CPS background check, TB and food handlers card. Our staff also receives at least 20 hours on continuing education classes and training through ADE and ADHS required trainings.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0159008 | 2025-09-08 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were zero deficiencies observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 9/8/25, 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. A full inspection was conducted at this time. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility. The DES group size was evaluated at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application (in "Applications" or "Application History") -Renew license before 11/30/25 -Review all staff files for expiring fingerprint cards -New Ruleset | |||
| INSP-0047987 | 2024-09-16 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 9/16/24, 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. Compliance Officer #1: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer #2: Laurie McKenna Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility. The DES group size was evaluated at the time of the inspection. Insurance: expires 5/5/25 Fire: 8/8/24 (Yuma FD) Gas: 11/29/23 Sanitation: expires 12/31/24 Items discussed, but not limited to, were: -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application in "Applications" or "Application History" -Renew license before 11/30/24 -Review all staff / resident files for expiring fingerprint cards | |||
| INSP-0041324 | 2024-03-05 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case # 79281 on March 5, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Senior Compliance Office - Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Office - Katie Corrow Ratios observed were: Infants 1:2 1/2's 3:12 3/5's 3:15 There were five staff interviewed at the time of the investigation. There were two staff files reviewed at the time of the investigation. There was one child's file reviewed at the time of the investigation. Others interviewed: complainant Documentation reviewed: injury log, attendance record, rosters, photos and report from the child's physician. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation that 1 of 3 allegations were substantiated. Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days. | |||
| INSP-0037502 | 2024-02-05 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the follow up to the provider meeting - monitoring inspection conducted on 2/5/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer - Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer - Katie Corrow Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days. | |||
| INSP-0034474 | 2023-11-13 | Complaint,Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case # 0003744 on November 13, 2023. A compliance inspection was also conducted. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Katie Corrow Ratios observed were: Pre K - school age - 2:24 Two's 2:9 One/Two's 1:5 Infants 1:1 There were 7 staff interviewed during this investigation. The policies and procedures regarding cell phones was observed. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observations, interview and documentation that the allegations were not substantiated. Insurance 5/5/24 Auto Insurance 5/5/24 Fire 1/13/22 Gas 12/5/22 Sanitation 12/31/23 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were observed to be valid via the DPS website. The following deficiencies were observed during the compliant inspection, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days. | |||
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