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Rainforest Montessori Preschool & Day Care Center

Rio Rico, AZ · Santa Cruz County
1187 Circulo Mercado, Rio Rico, AZ 85648
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Quick Facts

Capacity
51 children
Type of Care
{3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day 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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Contact Information

📞 (520) 281-5191
1187 Circulo Mercado
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
0020166CDCSC75654407
License Issued
Aug 25, 2025
Active Through
Aug 24, 2026
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
Empower Pack

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About the Provider

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RAINFOREST MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL & DAY CARE CENTER is a Child Care Center in Rio Rico AZ, with a maximum capacity of 51 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-0136495 2025-07-31 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on July 31, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was emailed to the facility. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Updated DCS Background Check process 2. Update rosters as children enter or leave 3. Trampolines are not permitted Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies.
INSP-0046954 2024-08-13 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the annual Compliance Inspection conducted on August 13, 2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. 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: 10/01/24 Fire: 08/10/24 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Updated DCS Background Check process -Updated Entrance Letter -Annual Fire Inspection due -Vary times of day that fire/evacuation drills are conducted -Forms and rule set available on AZDHS website -Licenses are valid for one year The Plan of Correction was not accepted at the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Correction via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Compliance Officer 1: Ryan Mapes Compliance Officer 2: Amanda Valenzuela
INSP-0032935 2023-10-04 Initial Monitoring Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the initial monitoring inspection conducted on 10/04/23, 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 6 of 6 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection.
INSP-0031440 2023-08-22 Compliance (Initial) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the initial inspection conducted on 8/22/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Office Manager: Lisa Emery 6 of 6 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. Items discussed but not limited to regarding storage in bathrooms, personal products, plungers/toilet brushes, securing unstable shelving, specifying foods on the menu, and supervision to and from the restroom from the Main Classroom. The facility was not licensed at the time of the inspection. Please send photos of the Small Classroom set up with materials, the outdoor decorative blocks correction, the contents of the first aid kit, and the medication lock box.

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