Description: LITTLE HANDS ACADEMY is a Child Care Center in YUMA AZ, with a maximum capacity of 120 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-0159273 | 2025-09-08 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 9/8/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. A full inspection, along with a Modification Inspection, was conducted at this time. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility. The DES group size was evaluated at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application (in "Applications" or "Application History") -Renew license before 2/28/26 -Review all staff files for expiring fingerprint cards -New Ruleset | |||
| INSP-0159271 | 2025-09-08 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 9/8/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. A full Annual Compliance inspection was conducted in addition to the Modification inspection at this time. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. - The School Age, New Owls, Little Bees and Little Walkers were added to the license at the time of the inspection. The Little Explorers Classroom was not added to the license at the time of the inspection pending the repair of the sink. | |||
| INSP-0124874 | 2025-04-22 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the modification inspection conducted on 4/22/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The classrooms were not added to the license at the time of the inspection pending corrections. | |||
| INSP-0049339 | 2024-10-21 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 10/21/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer #1: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer #2: Laurie McKenna Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Please submit photo of corrected deficiency. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility. The DES group size was evaluated at the time of the inspection. Insurance: expires 1/19/25 Fire: 1/12/24 Gas: n/a Sanitation: expires 1/31/25 Items discussed, but not limited to, were: -Adding second building to the license. -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application (in "Applications" or "Application History" -Renew license before 2/28/25 -Review all staff / resident files for expiring fingerprint card *A second vehicle was inspected and added to the license at the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0041831 | 2024-03-20 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case # 81459 on March 20, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer Supervisor - Lisa Emery Senior Compliance Officer - Brenda Alubowicz Ratios observed: Infant 2:4 1's and pre k children on playground 4:33 ( out of ratio) There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 child's file reviewed during this investigation. Other documentation reviewed: children's attendance records and rosters. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation that the allegation was not substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days. | |||
| INSP-0037509 | 2024-02-07 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the monitoring inspection conducted on 2/7/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer - Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer - Katie Corrow Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days. | |||
| INSP-0036181 | 2024-01-09 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on January 9, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer - Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer - Katie Corrow Insurance 1/19/25 Fire 8/31/23 - Please send documentation of corrections for the fire inspection Sanitation 1/31/24 Auto Insurance 1/10/24 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. DES group size was observed. The empower checklist was emailed. Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days. A follow up inspection will be conducted to verify compliance. | |||
| INSP-0029296 | 2023-07-11 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the monitoring inspection conducted on July 11, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Supervisor Lisa Emery Items discussed, but not limited to include: adding more caulking around the diaper changing table and sink in the infant room. While an enrolled infant is occupying a crib, the crib cannot be located next to cords hanging from the window. Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days. | |||
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