Child Care Center
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Sonshine Christian Preschool
Nogales, AZ
· Santa Cruz County
1916 NORTH FRANK REED RD,
Nogales, AZ 85621
Quick Facts
Capacity
55 children
Age Range
Three to Five; School-Age
Type of Care
{3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care}
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CDC-1725
License Issued
Nov 1, 2025
Active Through
Oct 31, 2026
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
DES
District Office
ADHS Division of Licensing Services
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About the Provider
Sonshine Christian School exists to advance the light of Gospel by partnering with families to help children achieve academic excellence, develop moral character, and cultivate a heart for loving and serving God as well as others.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0160307 | 2025-09-23 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on September 23, 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: *Please send new fire inspection report upon receipt *Updated DCS Background Check process *Discussed updated rules and forms *ASIIS registration info *Upcoming annual license renewal *Emergency drills and procedures *Backup procedures for electronic documents (si/so, etc.) *Monitor condition of wood equipment on playground Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0048423 | 2024-09-26 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following 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: 11/19/24 Fire: 09/21/24 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Parents must use minimum of first initial & full last name on field trip permission form -Resilient material (sand) is measured in fall zones of equipment -Updated DES/DCS Background Check process -Updated Entrance Letter -Second parent on Emergency Card (line through or N/A) -Forms and rule set available on AZDHS website -Licenses are now valid for one year -State fire inspection documents 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: Ryan Mapes Compliance Officer Supervisor: Lisa Emery | |||
| INSP-0044546 | 2024-06-03 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00085118 on 6/03/24 A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer #2: Christine Fiore 1 of 1 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Pre-K - 1:6 School Age - 1:14 There were 6 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation. Documentation reviewed: Police report Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the allegation was not substantiated. There were zero deficiencies found at the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0032934 | 2023-10-04 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were 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. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility at the time of the inspection. The DES group was evaluated at the time of the inspection. Fire: 9/21/23 State Fire Marshal Gas: n/a Sanitation: n/a Insurance: expires 11/19/23 | |||
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