Description: LITTLE FRIENDS LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in TUCSON AZ, with a maximum capacity of 159 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-0166155 | 2026-01-26 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on January 26, 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. A full 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. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 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: - Outdoor Fencing - Background Checks | |||
| INSP-0129599 | 2025-04-17 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00125208 on 04/17/25. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants - 1:2 Ones - 1:6 Twos - 1:8 Threes - 1:11 Fours - 1:12 There were two staff members interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: *Parent handbook (disenrollment policy). *Child 1 Emergency card. *DES disenrollment paperwork for Child 1. *Communication notes sent to parents through Procare software. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the allegation was unable to be substantiated. | |||
| INSP-0052724 | 2025-02-05 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 2/5/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer #2: Christine Fiore 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey link was emailed to the facility. The DES group size was observed at the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0050110 | 2024-11-06 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case # 92469 on November 6, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Supervisor Lisa Emery Ratios observed were: School Age 1:31 - out of ratio 3/4's 1:14 -out of ratio 3's 1:13 2's 2:13 1's 3:10 Infants 2:10 1 of 1 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. There were 3 staff interviewed at the time of the investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed at the time of the investigation. Other interviewed: Complainant Documentation reviewed: Notice of Discipline Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation that 2 of 2 allegations were substantiated. Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days. | |||
| INSP-0042018 | 2024-03-25 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00078621 on March 25, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were in compliance at the time of the inspection. There were four staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were six children interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: sign-in/out logs, rosters, procare notes, action plan. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined by observation, interview, and documentation, that the two allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. Compliance Officer 1: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer 2: Amanda Valenzuela | |||
| INSP-0039008 | 2024-02-12 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on February 12, 2024, 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 Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Items discussed, but not limited to: * Storage in bathrooms DES group size was evaluated at the time of the inspection. Fire Inspection: (annual) 02/20/24 Sanitation Permit: expires 02/28/25 Gas Inspection: NA Liability Insurance: expires 08/14/24 Compliance Officer 1: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer 2: Amanda Valenzuela | |||
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