Description: LA CASITA PRESCHOOL CHILDCARE LLC is a Child Care Center in MESA AZ, with a maximum capacity of 117 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-0168920 | 2026-02-27 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: No deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 2/27/2026 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility representative at the time of the inspection. 4 of 4 Fingerprint Clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: * Ensure sand within fall zones of climbing equipment in outdoor activity area is a minimum depth of 6 inches. * Fire extinguishers with full tags attached. | |||
| INSP-0100463 | 2025-03-06 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 03/07/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Submit the Plan of Corrections using the AZDHS Licensing Portal within ten (10) days from the date the Statement of Deficiencies is received. The Empower Self-Evaluation survey was emailed to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The Notice of Inspection Rights were provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0048942 | 2024-10-07 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint Investigation (Case Number 00091092) conducted on 10/07/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. Submit the Plan of Corrections using the AZDHS Licensing Portal within ten (10) days from the date the Statement of Deficiencies is received. The following staff-to-children ratios were observed: Infants: 1:4 Ones/Twos: 2:12 Threes: 1:10 Fours/Fives: 1:6 School-age:1:9 The Department contacted the complainant on 10/04/2024. The Director and Program Director were interviewed. Documents Reviewed: Menu 1 child file Incident reports 1 Emergency Information Record 2 staff files Upon completion of the Complaint Investigation (Case Number 00091092), it was determined from facility documentation, the Director/Program Director's interviews, and the Compliance Officers' observations, that 6 out of 6 allegations were unsubstantiated. Compliance Officer #1 is Tara Farrell Compliance Officer #2 is Elizabeth Enriquez | |||
| INSP-0044493 | 2024-05-30 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint (Case Number 0008254) Inspection conducted on 05/30/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Submit the Plan of Corrections using the AZDHS Licensing Portal within ten (10) days from the date the Statement of Deficiencies is received. The following staff-to-children ratios were observed: Infants: 1:4 Ones/Twos: 3:15 Threes: 2:16 Fours/Fives: 2:17 School-age: 2:23 The Department contacted the Complainant on 02/01/2024. The Director and 2 staff members were interviewed. Documents reviewed: 2 staff files Classroom rosters for the month of January 2024. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Upon completion of the Complaint Investigation (Case Number 0008254), it was determined from facility documentation, the Compliance Officers' observations, and Director/staff member's interviews that 3 of 3 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. Compliance Officer #1 is Tara Farrell. Compliance Officer #2 is Stacy Marchelli. | |||
| INSP-0041505 | 2024-03-14 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 03/14/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The Empower Self-Evaluation survey was emailed to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 5 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer #1 is Tara Farrell. Compliance Officer #2 is Stacy Marchelli. | |||
| INSP-0036815 | 2024-01-18 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint Investigation (00067929 and 00067196) conducted on 01/18/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The following staff-to-children ratios were observed: Infant room: 1:4 Ones/Twos classroom: 3:14 Threes classroom: 2:13 Fours classroom: 1:12 The Director and 3 staff members were interviewed. Others interviewed: Incident Witnesses. The complainant was contacted on 01/11/2024. Review of security camera video 1-3 from 01/10/2024 Documents reviewed: Daily attendance sheet dated 01/10/2024 Child's file 2 Behavior incident reports dated 01/10/2024 at 10:06 AM and 12:10 PM Mesa Police Department CAD Call Hardcopy dated 01/10/2024 Upon completion of the Complaint Investigation (00067929 and 00067196), it was determined from facility documentation, a Mesa police department CAD Call Hardcopy dated 01/10/2024, Director/staff member's/witness statements, security video footage from 01/10/2024, and the Compliance Officers' observations, that 4 out of 7 allegations were substantiated. The remaining 3 allegations lacked sufficient evidence and were unsubstantiated. Compliance Officer #1 is Tara Farrell Compliance Officer #2 is Jennifer Forschino | |||
| INSP-0029727 | 2023-07-19 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 07/19/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections using the Licensing Portal within ten (10) days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Compliance Officer #1 is Tara Farrell Compliance Officer #2 is Pat Morgan-Martinez | |||
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