Description: HELPFUL LITTLE HANDS is a Child Care Group Home in TUCSON AZ, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. The home-based daycare service 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-0172105 | 2026-04-15 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on April 15, 2026, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officers provided the small group home with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. The following was discussed, but not limited to: *Possible relocation of Small Group Home to new address *License renewal due by May 31, 2026 *Document staff start and end times daily *No standing water in mop bucket, pet dishes, etc. *Emergency drill procedures and documentation *Updated DCS/CBC Background Check process *Updated forms available on website Please complete and submit a Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0161552 | 2025-10-23 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Mid-Year Inspection conducted on October 23, 2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Ratio: 1:0 Insurance: 06/06/26 CPR/First Aid: 02/26 Fingerprint Cards: 2 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Updated DES/DCS Background Check process -Fingerprint Card renewal due 03/2026 | |||
| INSP-0129997 | 2025-04-25 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the annual compliance inspection conducted on 04/25/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 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: 06/06/25 Gas: 10/29/25 Items discussed, but not limited to, were as follows: *Updated DCS Background Check process *Update chain of command/Emergency posting *Add N/A or line through second parent/guardian on EIIR Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0049407 | 2024-11-14 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Midyear Compliance Inspection conducted on November 14, 2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not 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: 06/06/25 Gas: 10/29/25 1st Aid/CPR: 03/25 Ratio: 1:2 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Staff and adult residents must maintain current Fingerprint card -Updated DES/DCS Background Check process -Updated Entrance Letter Compliance Officer 1: Ryan Mapes Compliance Officer 2: Christine Fiore | |||
| INSP-0043387 | 2024-05-01 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the annual Compliance Inspection conducted on May 01, 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: 06/06/24 Gas: 08/09/24 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Resubmit DCS Background Check if results not received in timely manner -Renew staff fingerprint cards before renewal date -Put N/A on child emergency card if second parent/guardian is not listed -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 | |||
| INSP-0033890 | 2023-10-23 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: No deficiencies were found at the time of the Mid-Year Inspection conducted on October 23, 2023, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not 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: 06/06/24 Ratio: 2:4 First Aid/CPR: 01/24 FPC: 2 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Remove wood scraps and automobile parts from corner of back yard -Replace battery in play room smoke detector -Foreign education documents must be evaluated to verify equivalency to United States diploma Compliance Officer: Ryan Mapes Bureau Chief: Margaret Bernal | |||
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