Description:
We are a center based on play education. We have trained staff with CDA, CPR, and first aid. We have a family-friendly environment that makes families feel comfortable leaving their children under our care.
We serve children from 1 year old to 12 years old, we do not have transportation but we do offer after-school child care.
Additional Information:We accept DES and provide 5 meals, we are under the Arizona state food program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0171359 | 2026-04-13 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on April 13, 2026, 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. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The DES group size was observed to be compliant at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed during the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. Items discussed, but not limited to, were: -Storing items in the bathroom. -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application in "Applications" or "Application History", -Renew license before 6/2/2026, -Review all staff files for expiring fingerprint cards. | |||
| INSP-0129737 | 2025-04-22 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on April 22, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The DES group size was observed to be compliant at the time of the inspection. The link for the Empower Survey was emailed to the facility following the inspection. Certificate of Liability Insurance: expires 4/15/2026 Fire Inspection: expired 8/1/24 Yuma County Public Health Services: kitchen permit expires on 4/30/25 Items discussed, but not limited to, were: -Storing items in the bathroom. -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application in "Applications" or "Application History", -Renew license before 6/2/25, -Review all staff files for expiring fingerprint cards. | |||
| INSP-0046021 | 2024-07-24 | Initial Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Initial Monitoring inspection conducted on July 24, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Amanda Valenzuela Seven of seven fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0044224 | 2024-05-14 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the follow up to the initial inspection conducted on May 14, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Licensure is pending upon receipt and approval of the plan of correction. the Department will notify you regarding the effective date of licensure. Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days. | |||
| INSP-0043194 | 2024-04-24 | Compliance (Initial) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the initial inspection conducted on April 24, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. 2 Staff did not have a fingerprint clearance card. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Katie Corrow Insurance 4/15/25 Fire 8/1/23 Sanitation - send a copy of the permit Items discussed, but not limited to include the following: Fingerprint Clearance cards- Criminal History Affidavit and Central Registry Background Checks Changes affecting the license- no changes can be make prior to Department approval. General Licensee Responsibilities Posing of Notices Enrollment of Children/Immunization Requirements Attendance for Staff and Children/Rosters for children Suspected or Alleged Child Abuse or Neglect Current Insurance, Fire and Sanitation Inspections Staff Qualifications Maintain Personnel files Training Requirements Ratios/ age of the youngest child General Child Care Program and Equipment, Health and Safety Standards Standard for Diapering Supplemental Standards for all age groups being served Special Needs General Nutritional Standards/Food Handling Discipline and Guidance Sleeping Materials Cleaning and Sanitation Accident and Emergency Procedures Illness and Infestation Medications Transportation/Field Trips (if added at a later time) General Physical Plant Standards - children in diapers/pull ups must remain in a diapered area Outdoor activity area Wading pools not allowed Fire and Safety Licensure is pending upon receipt and approval of the Plan of Correction. The Department will notify you regarding the effective date of Licensure and if a follow inspection will be required. Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days. | |||
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