Description: 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.
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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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