Description: The International School of Tucson (IST), is located near the University of Arizona, in Tucson. Our school offers an internationally-based and internationally-grounded bilingual programme of instruction in Chinese / English, French / English, German / English and Spanish / English. The School's philosophy and approaches encourage students to investigate topics without being restricted by traditional compartmentalisation or methods of instruction, and thus allow the learner to develop global understanding.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0168327 | 2026-02-13 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for case 00158851 on February 13, 2026. A full inspection was not conducted 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. Ratios observed were: Infants 2:7 Cubs 1s 2:3 Transition Spanish 4s 2:13 Foundation French 4s 1:10 Reception Spanish 3s and 4s 1:7 Reception Chinese 3s. 4s and 5s 1:11 Classroom 1 3s and 4s 1:10 German 3s and 4s 1:13 Owls 2s 2:9 Cottontails 1s and 2s 2:3 Bobcats 2s 1:6 There were 2 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff's file reviewed during this investigation. There was 1 child’s file reviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: Incident report. Staff’s 1 file. Child’s 1 file Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from interviews, and documentation that all (2) allegations were substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 1 of 1 fingerprint clearance card was verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0164091 | 2025-12-01 | Complaint,Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation for case #00151326 and a Compliance inspection on December 1, 2025. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Staff : Children Infants: 2 , 6 Cubs, Younger Ones: 1 : 5 Cottontails, 18-24 months: 2 : 5 Owls, Two Year olds: 2 : 9 After Care: 2 : 10 Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from staff interviews, that the allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed during the Compliance inspection following the Complaint investigation, on December 1, 2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the Online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Two of two 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 DES group size was observed to be compliant at the time of the inspection. The updated Emergency Disaster Contact form was emailed to the Compliance Officer following the inspection. Items discussed, but not limited to, were: -Storing items in the bathroom, -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application in "Applications" or "Application History", -Renew license before 1/31/2026, -Review all staff files for expiring fingerprint cards. | |||
| INSP-0051965 | 2025-01-09 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on January 19, 2025, 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. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Chirstine Fiore Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The link for the Empower Survey was emailed to the facility following the inspection. Certificate of Liability Insurance: expires on 9/1/2025 State Fire Marshal: inspection on 3/4/2024 Gas: inspection conducted on 2/7/2024 Pima County Health Department: kitchen permit expires on 10/31/2025 Items discussed, but not limited to, were: -Review all staff files for expiring fingerprint cards, -labeling children's personal products, -storage of children's lunch boxes and food from home, -children's emergency cards, -children's allergies, -children's medication authorization forms. | |||
| INSP-0047018 | 2024-08-13 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Modification inspection, conducted on August 13, 2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Classrooms 10A and 10B were approved for use effective August 14, 2024. Items discussed but not limited to -Diapering -Choking hazards -Staff Training | |||
| INSP-0036855 | 2024-01-19 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 1/19/24, 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. The Empower Survey link was emailed to the facility. The DES group size was observed at the time of the inspection. Insurance: 9/1/24 Fire: 1/30/23 Gas: 1/29/23 Sanitation: 10/31/24 Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
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