Description: RISING STARS CHILDCARE L L C is a Child Care Group Home in TUCSON AZ, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. The home-based daycare service 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-0171113 | 2026-03-30 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Mid-year Inspection conducted on 3/30/26, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the group home with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. 5 of 5 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0162719 | 2025-11-03 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/03/25, 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. 5 of 5 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: -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application (in "Applications" or "Application History") -Renew license before 01/31/26 -Review all staff / resident files for expiring fingerprint cards -SGH Ruleset open for review | |||
| INSP-0132803 | 2025-05-30 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were zero deficiencies found at the time of the mid-year inspection conducted on 5/30/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0051089 | 2024-12-10 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 12/10/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer #1: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer #2: Laurie McKenna Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Please submit a photo of the corrected deficiency. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility. * Please email the handbook to the Compliance Officer. Insurance: expires 10/08/25 Gas: 01/08/24 Items discussed, but not limited to, were: -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application (in "Applications" or "Application History") -Renew license before 1/31/2025 -Review all staff / resident files for expiring fingerprint cards | |||
| INSP-0046382 | 2024-07-29 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were zero deficiencies found at the time of the mid-year inspection conducted on 7/29/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer: Amanda Valenzuela 5 of 5 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0036861 | 2024-01-18 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on January 18, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Insurance 10/8/24 Items discussed but not limited to include: 18 year old resident applying for a fingerprint clearance card. Please send a copy of the card upon receipt. The empower checklist was emailed. Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days. | |||
| INSP-0030213 | 2023-07-31 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were zero deficiencies found at the time of the Mid Year inspection conducted on July 31, 2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer - Brenda Alubowicz Insurance 10/8/23 First Aid/CPR 8/13/24 Ratio 2:5 No deficiencies were found at the time of the Mid Year inspection. | |||
| 2022-01-31 | Article 3 | R9-3-305.A.1.a-c | |
| Initial Comments: * Surveyor reviewed the children's attendance records and observed that Child 1 was not signed out on 1/11/22, and was not signed in on the day of the inspection. | |||
| 2022-01-31 | Article 3 | R9-3-309.H. | |
| Initial Comments: * Surveyor observed a tube of antibiotic ointment in the first aid kit that is used for the enrolled children. | |||
| 2022-01-31 | Article 4 | R9-3-401.C.4. | |
| Initial Comments: * Surveyor observed a pacifier that was not labeled. | |||
| 2022-01-31 | Article 5 | R9-3-502.A.5.a-c | |
| Initial Comments: * Surveyor observed several blocks and pavers being stored against the block wall in the back yard. Surveyor measured from the top of the bricks and pavers to the top of the block wall. It only measured 36". (a picture was taken) | |||
| 2022-01-31 | Article 5 | R9-3-505.D.6.a-c | |
| Initial Comments: * Surveyor observed a propane tank being stored in a cabinet underneath the grill, and accessible to the enrolled children. | |||
| 2022-01-31 | Article 5 | R9-3-508.1. | |
| Initial Comments: * Surveyor observed that the vaccinations for the dog were overdue; they were due in November 2021. | |||
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