Description: GRACE LUTHERAN CHILD LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in SAHUARITA AZ, with a maximum capacity of 261 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0161300 | 2025-10-08 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00146970 from October 08 through October 28, 2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The following classroom ratios were observed: Young Infants: 2:6 Older Infants: 2:6 Toddlers: 2:11 Ones/Twos: 1:8 Twos: 2:14 Twos/Threes: 3:11 Threes: 1:9 Threes/Fours: 2:14 Fours: 2:10 Fives: 2:9 School Age: 3:17 During the investigation there were seven staff members interviewed during two different onsite visits by the Compliance Officer (10/08/25 and 10/22/25). The Compliance Officer attempted to contact the Complainant twice during the investigation, but was unsuccessful. One fingerprint clearance card was verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Documentation observed included one staff file, two Emergency, Information and Immunization Record (EIIR) cards, staff sign in/out documents, and classroom attendance rosters. Upon completion of the complaint investigation it was determined from observation and interview that the allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The following was discussed, but not limited to: *Updated DCS Background Check process *Updated rules and forms *Staff interactions with children *Fingerprint card renewals *Staff trainings The following deficiency was found during the complaint investigation, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please complete the Plan of Correction via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0155968 | 2025-08-06 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on August 06, 2025, and are 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 at the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was emailed to the facility. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Updated DCS Background Check process 2. Conduct emergency drills at various times of day 3. Update emergency card if modified diet is no longer needed 4. Update infant feeding instructions as needed 5. Discussed updated rules and forms 6. Discussed school age classrooms Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0050086 | 2024-11-13 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00092444 on November 13, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: *3:9 Infants/Younger *2:11 Infants/Older *2:9 Toddlers/Younger *2:13 Toddlers/Older *2:11 Twos *3:15 Two/Older *2:14 Threes *2:17 Threes/Older *2:15 Fours *2:16 Four/Older There were four fingerprint clearance cards verified on the DPS website during the investigation. There were seven staff members interviewed onsite during the complaint investigation. The complainant was interviewed via phone. Upon completion of the complaint investigation it was determined from interview that two of the three allegations were substantiated. 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. Items discussed, but not limited to, were as follows: -Updated process for DCS Registry submittal -Obtain physician's note for swaddling, etc. -Following Physician guidelines and timeframes -High chair or table with chair to be used when Infant can feed themselves -Do not lay infants on floor or in crib with bottle/sippy cup Compliance Officer 1: Ryan Mapes Compliance Officer 2: Amanda Valenzuela | |||
| INSP-0048406 | 2024-09-19 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00089823 on September 19, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: *3:9 Infants #101 *2:10 Infants #102 *3:6 Toddler #103 *3:10 Toddler #104 *2:12 Twos #105 *2:15 Preschool #201 *2:15 Preschool #202 There were five fingerprint clearance cards verified on the DPS website. There were eight staff members interviewed onsite during the complaint investigation. Documentation observed included child sign in/out records, classroom rosters, and staff attendance documents. Upon completion of the complaint investigation it was determined from documentation and interview that the allegations were not able to be substantiated at this time. Items discussed, but not limited to, were as follows: -Updated process for DCS Registry submittal -Individualized Plan document available on ADHS website -Fingerprint clearance card renewals There were no deficiencies cited during this complaint investigation. Compliance Officer 1: Ryan Mapes Compliance Officer 2: Christine Fiore | |||
| INSP-0045766 | 2024-07-15 | Complaint,Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #'s 00086830 and 00086879 on July 15, 2024. Compliance Officer 1 returned to the facility on July 25, 2024 to continue interviewing staff and children regarding the two cases. An Annual Compliance Inspection was also conducted at this time. Compliance Officer 1: Ryan Mapes Compliance Officer 2: Amanda Valenzuela Ratios observed were: *2:9 Younger Infants *2:5 Older Infants *1:6 Toddlers *2:9 Ones *4:27 Twos/Older (Gym) *3:3 Fours *2:15 School Age There were four fingerprint clearance cards verified on the DPS website during the investigation. There were eight staff members interviewed onsite during this complaint investigation. Additionally, the Complainant was interviewed via phone during the investigation. The Compliance Officer also attempted to contact an additional staff member via phone on several occasions, but was unsuccessful. There were seven children interviewed onsite during this investigation. Documentation observed included staff files, daily student attendance records records, staff sign in/out records, classroom roster documents, Emergency, Information and Immunization Record (EIIR) cards, and email correspondence. Upon completion of the complaint investigation it was determined from documentation and interview that the two allegations were not able to be substantiated at this time. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 04/27/25 Fire: 07/18/25 Sanitation: 12/31/24 Vehicle Ins: 04/27/25 Items discussed, but not limited to, were as follows: -Updated process for DCS Registry submittal -Updated ADHS Entrance Letter -Staff member fingerprint renewal due before 11/02/24 -Crib placement when occupied -Sunscreen permission slip -School age restroom supervision -Supervision with cubbies in hallways -Parent/family volunteers -Mandated reporting of suspected abuse and neglect -Forms and rule set available on AZDHS website -Licenses are now valid for one year The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 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. | |||
| INSP-0044075 | 2024-05-16 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00084268 on 5/16/24 A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer : Amanda Valenzuela Team Leader: Lisa Emery 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants - 2:8 Infants - 2:10 Ones - 2:6 Ones - 3:8 Twos - 4:29 Threes - 1:13 Threes - 1:13 Fours - 1:13 Fours - Fives - 2:18 There was 1 staff member interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 staff files reviewed during this investigation. There were 3 children’s files reviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: Staff statement & Sahuarita Police Report Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 2 of 2 allegations were substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. | |||
| INSP-0035015 | 2023-11-27 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiency was found at the time of the modification inspection conducted on 11/27/23, and are subject to programmatic review. Compliance Officer 1 : Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer 2: Christine Fiore Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The new outdoor activity area was not licensed at the time of the inspection, pending photos of the corrections. | |||
| INSP-0029351 | 2023-07-17 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 7/17/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Amanda Valenzuela 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. The Empower Survey was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES group size checklist was completed at the time of the inspection. *Fire - Please email report to Compliance Officer Gas: n/a Sanitation: expires 12/31/24 Insurance: expires 4/27/24 | |||
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