Description: STORYBOOK COTTAGE PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE CENTER is a Child Care Center in TUCSON AZ, with a maximum capacity of 80 children. This child care center 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-0174729 | 2026-05-27 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the investigation was to conduct Complaint #00171076 investigation on 5/27/26. A focused inspection was conducted. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants - 2:5 Ones - 1:3 Twos - 1:4 Threes - 1:7 Threes to Fives - 2:17 There were 8 staff interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: The Compliance Officer on duty contacted the complainant on 05/26/26 by phone. Documentation observed was: Staff Incident Reports Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 3 of 3 allegations were unable to be substantiated due to a lack of sufficient evidence. There were no deficiencies found. This is subject to change pending programmatic review. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but were not limited to: Mandated Reporting review | |||
| INSP-0167517 | 2026-02-09 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for case #00157497 on 2/9/26. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants - 1:3 Ones - 1:6 Ones - 1:3 Twos - 2:8 Threes to Fives - 2:14 There were 7 staff member interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the 1 allegation was not able to be substantiated. The following deficiency was observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 1 of 1 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0162761 | 2025-11-04 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Monitor inspection conducted on 11/4/25, 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. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0159905 | 2025-09-16 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Monitor to the Enforcement inspection conducted on 9/16/25, 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. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. 1 of 1 fingerprint clearance card was 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. The following was discussed but not limited to: - blankets not to be used in cribs. - pacifiers may be used without a strap while an infant is sleeping in their crib. - facility staff fingerprint tracking system. A follow up inspection will be conducted. | |||
| INSP-0136381 | 2025-07-21 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/21/25, 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. 1 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. *The plan of corrections will not be accepted at this time. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility. The DES group size was evaluated at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application (in "Applications" or "Application History") -Renew license before 10/31/25 -Review all staff files for expiring fingerprint cards | |||
| INSP-0047814 | 2024-09-13 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 9/13/24, 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: Amanda Valenzuela Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Please submit photos of corrected deficiencies. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility. The DES group size was evaluated at the time of the inspection. Insurance: expires 7/30/25 Fire: expires 9/27/24 *Gas: expired - please email the new report to the Compliance Officer Sanitation: expires 10/31/24 Items discussed, but not limited to, were: -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application in "Applications" or "Application History" -Renew license before 10/31/25 -Review all staff files for expiring fingerprint cards | |||
| INSP-0042022 | 2024-03-26 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00068055 on March 26, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer 1: Ryan Mapes Compliance Officer 2: Christine Fiore Ratios observed were: *2:6 Infants *1:4 Toddlers *1:4 Ones/Twos *2:11 Twos *1:11 Pre-K There were two fingerprint clearance cards verified on the DPS website during the investigation. There were eight staff members interviewed onsite during this complaint investigation. The Complainant was interviewed via phone during this complaint investigation. Documentation observed included two staff files, one Emergency, Information and Immunization Record (EIIR) card, child sign in/out records, four color photographs, and a classroom roster. Upon completion of the complaint investigation it was determined from documentation and interview that one of two allegations was able to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 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. | |||
| INSP-0033617 | 2023-10-19 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the annual Compliance Inspection conducted on October 19, 2023, 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: 06/30/24 Fire: 09/27/24 (TFD) Gas: 09/11/24 Sanitation: 10/31/24 Vehicle Ins: 07/30/24 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Staff files-different start dates -Staff must be able to see children during nap time -Monitor condition of wooden tables on playground 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 | |||
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