Description: KARA'S DAYCARE is a Child Care Group Home in WILLCOX 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-0169697 | 2026-03-11 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on March 11, 2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were four personnel files reviewed. All four of the fingerprint clearance card 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. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided to the facility at the time of inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. | |||
| INSP-0166500 | 2026-01-21 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00153619 on January 21, 2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: five children with 2 staff There were two staff members interviewed during this investigation. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. There were no deficiencies found. | |||
| INSP-0159698 | 2025-09-16 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies found at the time of the mid-year inspection conducted on September 16, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. There were four fingerprint clearance cards verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Items discussed, but not limited to: * New DCS procedure | |||
| INSP-0100977 | 2025-03-12 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on March 12, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Complete and submit the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Items discussed, but not limited to: * Evacuation plan - posted at each exit. * Staff training log *Children’s emergency card - second parent Insurance: expires 05/09/2025 Vehicle insurance: expires 05/09/2025 | |||
| INSP-0049499 | 2024-10-22 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies found at the time of the mid-year inspection conducted on October 22, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. There were three fingerprint clearance cards verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Liability Insurance: expires 05/09/2025 Compliance Officer 1: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer 2: Ryan Mapes | |||
| INSP-0041862 | 2024-03-20 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on March 20,2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Christine Fiore A full inspection was conducted at this time. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete and return a Written Documentation of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The link for the Empower Survey was emailed at the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer 2 viewed the group home's required Certificate of Liability Insurance and noted that it expires on 5/9/2024. | |||
| INSP-0033893 | 2023-10-23 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 10/23/2023, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Christine Fiore 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. Compliance Officer 2 viewed the facility's Certificate of Liability Insurance and notated that the expiration date is 5/9/2024. | |||
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