First Baptist Christian Academy - Sierra Vista AZ Child Care Center

1447 SOUTH 7TH STREET , SIERRA VISTA AZ 85635
(520) 458-2983

About the Provider

Description:

First Baptist Christian Academy offers education with excellence to students from age three through eighth grade. Founded in 1984, the school operates within the facilities of First Baptist Church of Sierra Vista, Arizona, a community widely known for its beautiful mountain vistas and temperate high-desert climate. Located just twenty-five miles from the historic town of Tombstone, twenty-seven miles from Mexico, and adjacent to Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista is home to a diverse population representing worldwide cultures.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-1413
  • Capacity: 170
  • Age Range: Three to Five; School-Age
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations Empower Pack
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: {3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 1999-09-01
  • Current License Issue Date: 2025-09-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2026-08-31
  • District Office: ADHS Division of Licensing Services
  • District Office Phone: (602) 364-2539 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection # Inspection Date Inspection Type Status
INSP-0136760 2025-07-23 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on July 23, 2025, and are 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. Complete and submit a Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Items discussed, but not limited to: * First-aid kits: OTC medications - school items kept separate from preschool/licensing items.
INSP-0046230 2024-08-06 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on August 6, 2024, and are subject to changed pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Supervisor Christine Fiore 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Insurance 8/1/25 Fire 9/27/23 Gas 8/16/23 Sanitation 1/31/25 DES group size was observed The Empower Checklist was emailed. Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days.
INSP-0030772 2023-08-09 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on August 9, 2023, and are 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. Complete and submit a Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. * Submit via email to Compliance Officer 1 a copy of a current gas inspection and a current fire inspection. Items discussed, but not limited to: * Menu - juice flavors * Stock medications not allowed under licensing * Medication name on forms need to be exact name as bottle Fire Inspection: (annual) 09/27/23 Sanitation Permit: expires 01/31/24 Gas Inspection: 08/16/23 Liability Insurance: expires 08/01/24 Compliance Officer 1: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer 2: Ryan Mapes

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