Description: KUDDLE BUGZ is a Child Care Group Home in PHOENIX AZ, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant; Ones; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0165731 | 2026-01-15 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Mid-Year inspection conducted on 1/15/2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Provider at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. 4 of 4 Fingerprint Clearance card reviewed was valid via the DPS website search. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Ensuring only the accepted medical exemptions are used. 2. Making sure children's Record cards and immunizations are complete. 3. Personal products must be labeled with an identifier. 4. The diaper log and documentation. | |||
| INSP-0161144 | 2025-10-03 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 10/3/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. *A Provider Meeting will be conducted. **A monitoring inspection will be conducted. Please submit the Plan of corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. *** The provider must email the Department a current Certificate of Liability Insurance. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: 1. The diaper area must be clear of unrelated items. 2. Toys should be maintained free from hazards and in a condition that allows the toys to be used for the original purpose. 3. The Certificate Holder MUST obtain Insurance for the home immediately. | |||
| INSP-0136028 | 2025-07-21 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual compliance inspection conducted on 07/21/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. ***A follow-up inspection will be conducted. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the 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. The DES Contact Group size was compliant at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed, but not limited to: 1. Staff attendance records must be maintained for all staff members to document their times of arrival and departure. 2. Parents have to sign the children in and out with full signatures on the children's attendance records. 3. Staff files must be complete with all required documentation. 4. All staff must have 12 hours of documented annual training in their files. 5. Diaper-changing logs must be maintained to document every diaper change. 6. Playground equipment must be maintained in good repair. | |||
| INSP-0097229 | 2025-02-19 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: Statement of Deficiencies amended on 3.10.25 The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation #115513 on 2.19.2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Due to Enforcement, the Licensee will be notified when the Written Plan of Corrections is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the designee at the time of the inspection. The ratio observed was 2:2. The Provider was not present at the home during the investigation. There were 2 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 staff files and 3 resident files reviewed during this investigation. 2 of 2 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. 1 staff lacked a fingerprint clearance card. The following documents were observed: staff and resident files. Upon completion of Complaint investigation #115513 it was determined from the Compliance Officer's observations and interviews that the allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Staff files must contain a completed Criminal History Affidavit. 2. Staff #1 must have a valid fingerprint clearance card prior to returning to work at the home. 3. All residents over the age of 17 must have a valid fingerprint clearance card to reside in the home. | |||
| INSP-0051911 | 2025-01-14 | Midyear,Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Mid-Year and Monitoring inspections conducted on 1/14/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Provider at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies ***The Provider was requested to email the Plumbing receipt and information regarding the substance in the outdoor activity area. 3 of 3 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website search. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. The CO offered to assist the Provider with staff and child files. 2. Make sure the teeter totters are used on resilient surface. 3. Every staff must record times of arrival and times of departure. 4. The weekly menu must be posted. 5. Please make sure the outdoor activity area is free from unknown substances. Compliance officer is Tricia Tartaglio | |||
| INSP-0046134 | 2024-07-22 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 7/22/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A Plan of Corrections is not being accepted at this time. The Compliance Officer reviewed 4 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 staff members and 1 resident were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Field trips and all requirements. 2. The outdoor activity area must be free from hazards. 3. Sterile gauze pads in the first aid kit. 4. Toxics in activity areas. 5. Children being signed in and out of the home. 6. Fire extinguishers must be serviced every 12 months. 7. Required documentation in staff files. 8. Children's files and immunization records. 9. The parent handbook must detail accurate transportation information. 10. Staff training hours. Compliance Officer is Tricia Tartaglio | |||
| INSP-0037048 | 2024-01-24 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Mid-year Inspection conducted on 1/24/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. There were 2 staff files reviewed. 2 of the 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. | |||
| INSP-0030238 | 2023-07-27 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 7/27/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer #1: Jennifer Flicker Name of Compliance Officer #2: Fred Geyser The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. ***Please also submit a copy of the Parent handbook. There were 3 staff files reviewed. Three of the 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. | |||
| 2022-01-26 | Article 2 | R9-3-202.A.1-2 | |
| Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor's discussion with the Provider, the Provider acknowledged that Resident #3 did not complete the criminal history form required in A.R.S. 36-897.03(B). | |||
| 2022-01-26 | Article 2 | R9-3-202.C.1. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor's and Team Leader's discussion with the Provider and on a review of Resident #1's and #3's files, the files lacked a copy of the the Residents' fingerprint clearance cards. Note: It was determined through the DPS website that Resident #1 and Resident #3 had valid fingerprint cards that expire in 6/2024 and 9/2025, respectively. | |||
| 2022-01-26 | Article 2 | R9-3-202.F | |
| Initial Comments: Based on a review of 2 staff files, the Surveyor determined the files for staff #1 and #2 lacked documentation of the staff's Central Registry Background Clearance. | |||
| 2022-01-26 | Article 3 | R9-3-301.A.3.a-b | |
| Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyor's and Team Leader's review of staff files and a discussion with the Provider, it was determined staff #2's file lacked documention of a negative Mantoux skin test. | |||
| 2022-01-26 | Article 3 | R9-3-301.A.4.b.i-xi | |
| Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyor's and Team Leader's review of staff files and a discussion with the Provider, staff #2's file lacked the following required documention: *Date of employment, *The staff member's name, date of birth, home address, and telephone number; * The staff member's written statement attesting to current immunity against measles, rubella, diphtheria, mumps, and pertussis; * The form required in A.R.S. 36-897.03(B); * For an adult staff member, a copy of the staff member's valid fingerprint clearance card issued under A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 12, Article 3.1; * Documentation of the requirements in A.R.S. 36-897.03(C); * The form required in A.R.S. 8-804(I); * Documentation of the completion of the Department-provided orientation training specified in subsection (A)(1)(e); and * Documentation of a high school diploma, high school equivalency diploma, associate degree, or bachelor degree. | |||
| 2022-01-26 | Article 3 | R9-3-301.A.4.c. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor's review of resident files and a discussion with the Provider, the files for residents #1, #3 and #4 lacked the following required documention: Resident #3- * The resident ' s name and date of birth; *The resident ' s relationship to the provider; * The date the resident began residing at the child care group home; * The immunization record or the written statement attesting to current immunity against measles, rubella, diphtheria, mumps, and pertussis; * The form required in A.R.S. 36-897.03(B); and *Documentation of the resident's negative Mantoux skin test Resident #4- * The resident ' s name and date of birth; * The resident ' s relationship to the provider; * The date the resident began residing at the child care group home; * The immunization record or the written statement attesting to current immunity against measles, rubella, diphtheria, mumps, and pertussis; and *Documentation of the resident's negative Mantoux skin test. | |||
| 2022-01-26 | Article 3 | R9-301.A.4.d. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor's and the Team Leader's observations and a discussion with the Provider, the Provider acknowledged that neither she or staff #2 had recorded their attendance that day. | |||
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My children been at this daycare for 6years, The daycare provider is the most caring and attentive provider. I wouldnt have my children anywhere else, I have referred her to many of my friends and for those who live near are now using her services.