Description: MS. TINA'S INDEPENDENCE PRESCHOOL is a Child Care Center in QUEEN CREEK AZ, with a maximum capacity of 116 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 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-0137626 | 2025-07-29 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/30/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Director at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Self-Evaluation invitation was emailed to the facility. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but are not limited to: *The lesson plan will include the amount of screen time in minutes. *Screen time will not be used during naptime *Outdoor toys and learning materials will be maintained in a clean condition *The wood bench on the patio will be maintained free from splintery wood *An unobstructed pathway at least 18 inches wide will be between each row of mats to allow staff to access each child *A Criminal History Affidavit will be completed before the starting date of employment and each time the fingerprint clearance card is renewed *Bolts protruding from the base of the toilet will be inaccessible to enrolled children *The water of the diapering handwashing sink will be maintained between 86 and 110 degrees | |||
| INSP-0046519 | 2024-08-02 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: Statement of Deficiencies Amended on 8.20.24 The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/02/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation invitation was emailed to the Provider. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 out of 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Staff files will include documentation of the submission of the DCS Central Registry *A designated exit from the classroom shall not be blocked with a baby gate. Compliance Officer #1 is Heather Bauer. Compliance Officer #2 is Sherri Pavlisick. | |||
| INSP-0030874 | 2023-08-09 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/09/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections is not being accepted at this time. You will be notified when to answer the plan of corrections via the LMS portal. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation invitation was sent to the Facility Director. The fingerprint clearance cards for 6 of 6 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Cleaning equipment, like brooms, will be stored in an area inaccessible to enrolled children. *The fall zone of the outdoor climbing equipment will have a shock absorbing unitary surfacing material or a minimum of six inches of resilient material such as sand or wood chips. *Staff will maintain daily documentation of the presence of an enrolled child in the activity area and account for any temporary absences of the enrolled child from the activity area. Documentation will be maintained for 12 months after the date of the documentation. Compliance Officer #1 is Heather Bauer. Compliance Officer #2 is Sherri Pavlisick. | |||
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