LA PETITE ACADEMY 5 - Tucson AZ Child Care Center

7930 NORTH THORNYDALE RD , TUCSON AZ 85741
(520) 744-4992

About the Provider

Description: In the simplest terms, La Petite Academy provides educational child care. But our commitment to kids doesn’t stop there. We are passionate about providing your children with the tools they need to be successful in all aspects of their lives.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-1870
  • Capacity: 163
  • Age Range: Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations CACFP
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: {3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Infant Care, One-year-old Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care, Two-year-old Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2000-08-01
  • Current License Issue Date: 2025-08-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2026-07-31
  • 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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Inspection # Inspection Date Inspection Type Status
INSP-0135216 2025-07-08 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: A Compliance Inspection was conducted on 7/8/2025. The following deficiencies were cited and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified on the DPS website during the inspection. The Empower survey was sent. The DES group size was observed to not be in compliance during the inspection. The Compliance Officer provided the Director with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was completed. The following was discussed but not limited to: EIIR cards Staff training opportunities Tummy Time and Infant safety
INSP-0130535 2025-05-05 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00128912 on 5/5/25. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants - 1:4 Twos - 2:16 Threes - 2:18 Preschool - 2:21 There were 5 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 4 children interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Complainant Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the allegation was unable to be substantiated. There were zero deficiencies identified at the time of the inspection.
INSP-0046052 2024-07-17 Complaint,Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case # 86222 on July 17, 2024. A compliance inspection was also conducted. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Laurie McKenna Ratio observed were: Infants 2:5 One year old's 3:11 Two/Three year old's 2:14 Three/Four year old's 1:13 Four/Five year old's 2:27 School Age 2:36 There were five staff members interviewed at the time of the inspection. There were three children interviewed at the time of the inspection. The compliant was also interviewed. Documents reviewed include: rosters, attendance record and incident reports. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from interview and documentation that 1 of 1 allegations was substantiated. Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days.
INSP-0036952 2024-01-22 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00066420 on January 22, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: in compliance at time of inspection. There were six staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were two personnel files reviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: class rosters, staff written statement, diaper logs Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that two of four allegations were substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer 1: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer 2: Katie Corrow
INSP-0029999 2023-07-24 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on July 24, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were two personnel files reviewed. Both of the fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Complete and submit a Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Items discussed, but not limited to: * Fire inspection documentation of corrections * Resilient surface Fire Inspection: 06/27/23 Sanitation Permit: 09/30/23 Gas Inspection: 06/16/23 Liability Insurance: expires 04/01/24 Compliance Officer 1: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer 2: Katie Corrow

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