La Paloma Academy Lakeside - Tucson AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

8140 E GOLF LINKS RD , TUCSON AZ 85730
(520) 733-7373

About the Provider

Description: La Paloma Academy in Tucson, Arizona is committed to providing the highest quality education where children can achieve their full potential. This is accomplished by individualized instruction in core curriculum, low teacher-student ratios and a qualified teaching staff. Our goal is to provide a safe, structured public school environment, which encourages the development of strong family values. This helps students become not only well-rounded scholastic students, but also lifelong responsible citizens of Tucson.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-16558
  • Capacity: 554
  • Age Range: Three to Five; School-Age
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: May 01, 2019
  • District Office: ADHS Division of Licensing Services
  • District Office Phone: (602) 364-2539 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Survey Date Date Corrected Rule/Statute Title
2021-04-22 2021-04-30 article 5 R9-5-503.A.1.a.b.
Findings: The Surveyor observed a metal grate/ strainer at the bottom of the sink approved for diapering.
2021-04-22 2021-04-30 article 5 R9-5-508.B.4.
Findings: The Surveyor reviewed the posted menu and observed that only one snack is served by the licensee, and the children bring their own lunch.
2021-04-22 2021-04-30 Article 6 R9-5-603.G.
Findings: The Surveyor observed a dome, a red and blue slide, and climber all within the fall zone of other equipment; and /or cement border.
2020-07-23 2020-07-30 article 3 R9-5-301.F.1.2.
Findings: The Surveyor reviewed two staff files and observed Staff 1 was hired 3/26/2019, and the TB test was read on 3/27/2020.
2020-07-23 2020-07-30 article 3 R9-5-304.B.1-9.
Findings: The Surveyor reviewed 20 EIIR cards and found 2 of 20 cards were incomplete. Child 1- one emergency contact and the physician ' s name and phone number were not documented. Child 2- The physician ' s name and phone number were not documented.
2020-07-23 2020-07-30 article 3 R9-5-309.C.1.2.
Findings: The Surveyor observed that the most recent gas inspection had expired on 6/3/2020.
2020-07-23 2020-07-30 article 5 R9-5-501.C.5.a-k.
Findings: The Surveyor observed the lesson plans in the licensed activity areas were not posted for the entire current week. The lesson plans did not specify opportunities to address the areas listed in R9-5-501.C.5.a-k.
2020-07-23 2020-07-30 article 5 R9-5-505. 1-8.
Findings: The Surveyor observed the preschool activity areas and found that the areas did not contain the following materials: 3-4 year old room: no dramatic play items 4-5 year old room: no science materials, musical instruments, and dramatic play toys and equipment.
2020-07-23 2020-07-30 article 5 R9-5-506.3.a-g.
Findings: The Surveyor observed the school age room and observed that the activity area did not contain the following equipment: Games, puzzles and toys to enhance manipulative skills, books, and science materials.
2020-07-23 2020-07-30 article 5 R9-5-509.A.1.
Findings: The Surveyor requested the sanitation permit and found the permit had expired on 6/3/2020.
2020-07-23 2020-07-30 article 5 R9-5-509.C.18.b.
Findings: The Surveyor reviewed the posted menu and observed the items listed were not specific. The menu listed pop tarts, cereal, fruit bowl, and muffins. The type of items were not specified.
2020-07-23 2020-07-30 article 5 R9-5-518.A.1.a-c.
Findings: The Surveyor reviewed the field trip written permission form and observed Child 3, Child 4, Child 5 and Child 6 were signed with initials only.
2020-07-23 2020-07-30 article 5 R9-5-518.A.2.a-d.
Findings: The Surveyor reviewed the field trip plan for 7/23/2020 to Peter Piper Pizza and observed that the staff were not listed on the form.
2020-07-23 2020-07-30 Article 6 R9-5-604.B.3.
Findings: The Surveyor observed two portable pools in the outdoor activity area. Staff 2 reported that the pools had been used for summer camp.
2019-07-29 2019-08-05 article 5 R9-5-503.A.1.a.b.
Findings: The Surveyor observed the diapering area that was added to the room. The counter was observed to have a seam to adjoin the two pieces of counters.

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