Child Care Group Home
✓ Licensed
Little Owl Child Care
Rio Rico, AZ
· Santa Cruz County
412 Calle Cipres,
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
Quick Facts
Capacity
10 children
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}
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Group Home
Active License
License Number
0020005CGHHP71513471
License Issued
Jul 28, 2025
Expired
Jul 27, 2026
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
Empower Pack
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About the Provider
LITTLE OWL CHILD CARE is a Child Care Group Home in Rio Rico AZ, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0172380 | 2026-04-24 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiency was observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on April 24, 2026, and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the Group Home with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. 5 of 5 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The DES group size was evaluated at the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: - Emergency Information and Immunization Record Cards. - Screen time posting. - Safe sleep practices. | |||
| INSP-0161271 | 2025-10-10 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Mid-Year Inspection conducted on October 10, 2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Four fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Ratio: 2:10 Insurance: 03/01/26 CPR/First Aid: 03/26 Fingerprint Cards: 4 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Updated DES/DCS Background Check process -Upcoming Fingerprint Card renewal | |||
| INSP-0130027 | 2025-05-01 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the annual compliance inspection conducted on 05/01/25, 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. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 03/01/26 Gas: 11/06/25 Items discussed, but not limited to, were as follows: *12 hours of annual training required *Updated DCS Background Check process *Add N/A or line through second parent/guardian on EIIR Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0050302 | 2024-11-13 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Midyear Compliance Inspection conducted on November 13, 2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Four of four fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 03/01/25 1st Aid/CPR: 11/25 Ratio: 2:8 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Staff and adult residents must maintain current Fingerprint card -Updated DES/DCS Background Check process -Updated Entrance Letter Compliance Officer 1: Ryan Mapes Compliance Officer 2: Amanda Valenzuela | |||
| INSP-0043612 | 2024-05-06 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 5/6/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Amanda Valenzuela 5 of 5 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 Empower Survey was emailed to the facility. The DES group was evaluated at the time of the inspection. Gas: 8/8/23 Insurance: expires 3/1/25 Items discussed but not limited to -Storing items in the bathroom. -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application (in "Applications" or "Application History" Renew license before 7/27/24 -The Provider's fingerprint card expires 5/16/24 and a staff member's fingerprint card expires 9/14/24 | |||
| INSP-0035571 | 2023-12-12 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were zero deficiencies found at the time of the mid-year inspection conducted on 12/12/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer: Amanda Valenzuela 6 of 6 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0028855 | 2023-06-23 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 6/23/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Amanda Valenzuela 2 of 2 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 Empower Survey was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES group size checklist was completed at the time of the inspection. Fire: n/a Gas: 7/25/22 Sanitation: n/a *Insurance: expired 3/2/23 - please email the current certificate of liability insurance to the Compliance Officer | |||
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