Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Smartkids Preschool Llc
Nogales, AZ
· Santa Cruz County
939 North Perkins Avenue,
Nogales, AZ 85621
Quick Facts
Capacity
39 children
Type of Care
{3/4/5-year-old Care, Part Day Care}
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
0020213CDCQM15090176
License Issued
Jan 29, 2026
Active Through
Jan 28, 2027
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
Empower Pack
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About the Provider
SMARTKIDS PRESCHOOL LLC is a Child Care Center in Nogales AZ, with a maximum capacity of 39 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-0166282 | 2026-01-14 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on January 14, 2026, 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 Survey link was sent via email. The following was discussed but not limited to: *Updated DCS/CBC Background Check process *Updated rules and forms available on website *Attendance Roster documentation on playground *Current Liability Insurance Document must be available onsite Please complete and submit a Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0052171 | 2025-01-16 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on January 16, 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 during the time of the inspection. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 12/27/25 Fire: 12/11/24 (Send current inspection report upon receipt) Items discussed, but not limited to: -Updated DES/DCS Background Check process -Sand is measured in fall zones of slides/climbers -Sticky rodent trap must be inaccessible -Evacuation map located near each marked/designated exit -Licenses are now 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: Christine Fiore | |||
| INSP-0041600 | 2024-03-28 | Initial Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the initial monitoring inspection conducted on 03/28/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer: Amanda Valenzuela 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on 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, were: - If and when the 6th child arrives at the center, the Director or Designee and a second staff must be present. | |||
| INSP-0037018 | 2024-01-23 | Compliance (Initial) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the initial inspection conducted on 1/23/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer Supervisor: Lisa Emery 2 of 2 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. The group facility was not licensed at the time of the inspection. Items discussed, but not limited to, were as follows: - Supervision of children while they use the restroom that is located in the front room. - Printing and posting the license (Certificate) on main posting board. - Fire extinguishers must be checked by March 2024. - Fire drills logged monthly, at varying times, and document the time it takes to exit the building. - Magnets on toys : throw away when they fall off and supervision during use. - Storage in teacher's desk : ensure nothing hazardous is stored. - Supervision of children while utilizing the play houses. - All staff are mandated reporters. - Maintaining ratios, rosters, and sign in and out logs. - Chain of Command - Start dates for Staff 1 and 2 will be the date the license is issued. - New Employee Training Checklist for Staff 1 and 2 to be completed within 10 days of their start date. | |||
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