Description: LITTLE STARS DAYCARE is a Child Care Group Home in Somerton AZ, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0165921 | 2026-01-13 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were zero deficiencies observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 1/13/26, and are 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. A full inspection was conducted at this time. 4 of 4 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 following was discussed but not limited to: -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application (in "Applications" or "Application History") -Renew license before 4/4/26 -Review all staff / resident files for expiring fingerprint cards | |||
| INSP-0132589 | 2025-06-04 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were zero deficiencies found at the time of the mid-year inspection conducted on 6/4/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0052099 | 2025-01-22 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were zero deficiencies found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 1/22/25, 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 The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility. Insurance: expires 4/24/25 Items discussed, but not limited to, were: -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application (in "Applications" or "Application History"). -Renew license before 4/4/25. -Review all staff / resident files for expiring fingerprint cards. | |||
| INSP-0046013 | 2024-08-26 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were zero deficiencies found at the time of the mid-year inspection conducted on 8/26/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer #1:Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer #2: Laurie McKenna 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Items discussed, but not limited to, were: -One staff member's fingerprint card will expire in October 2024. | |||
| INSP-0037505 | 2024-02-06 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 2/6/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer - Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer - Katie Corrow Insurance 4/4/24 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. The empower checklist was emailed. Items discussed, but not limited to include: documenting the amount of time it takes to evacuate the home during a fire drill, not the entire time it takes to evacuate, remain outside, and then return to the home. Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days. | |||
| INSP-0032499 | 2023-09-19 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Mid Year inspection conducted on September 19, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not completed. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Katie Corrow 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Insurance 4/24/24 First Aid/CPR 8/25 Ratio 2:4 Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days. | |||
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