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Rio Rico Head Start

Rio Rico, AZ · Santa Cruz County
1412 WEST FRONTAGE ROAD, Rio Rico, AZ 85648
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Quick Facts

Capacity
59 children
Age Range
Three to Five;
Type of Care
{3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care}
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (520) 761-8063
1412 WEST FRONTAGE ROAD
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CDC-7275
License Issued
Nov 1, 2025
Active Through
Oct 31, 2026
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
CACFP
District Office
ADHS Division of Licensing Services

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About the Provider

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RIO RICO HEAD START is a Child Care Center in RIO RICO AZ, with a maximum capacity of 59 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Three to Five; . 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-0159538 2025-09-09 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on September 09, 2025, 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 Officers 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. Post Classroom F modified diets/allergies 3. Use main Licensee address on Criminal History Affidavits 4. Updated rules and forms available 5. Update posted Accident/Emergency plan yearly, or when changes made 6. List clinic or hospital for Dr. on Call on emergency cards
INSP-0048422 2024-09-26 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: No deficiencies were found at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on September 26, 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: 04/01/25 Fire: 08/09/25 Sanitation: 09/30/25 Bus: 04/01/25 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Updated DCS Background Check process -Updated Notice of Inspection/Entrance Letter -Monitor condition of rubberized outdoor surface -Maintain outdoor equipment made of wood Compliance Officer: Ryan Mapes Compliance Officer Supervisor: Lisa Emery
INSP-0032937 2023-10-04 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: There were zero deficiencies found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 10/04/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer #2: Laurie McKenna 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility at the time of the inspection. Fire: 8/23/23 State Fire Marshal Gas: n/a *Sanitation: Please email to Compliance Office once received Insurance: expires 4/1/24 Items discussed, but not limited to, were as follows: - Storage in the restroom

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