Description: Sunshine School in Oro Valley is dedicated to providing an educational environment in which children will be able to experience continuous growth in a positive, nurturing atmosphere. We are also a resource in early childhood development to the community at large.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0173106 | 2026-04-29 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 4/29/26 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Items discussed, but not limited to: medications, staff training, and rule changes | |||
| INSP-0130128 | 2025-05-01 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 5/1/25, 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. The Empower Survey link was emailed to the facility. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Items discussed but not limited to: New Central Registry Background Check Fire Drills | |||
| INSP-0043389 | 2024-05-07 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the annual Compliance Inspection conducted on May 07, 2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Three of three 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: 06/13/25 (State) Gas 02/20/25 Sanitation: 10/31/24 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Renew staff fingerprint cards within timeframes -Fire extinguishers due June 2024 -Possibly turning cubbies inward towards classroom areas -Put N/A on child emergency card if second parent/guardian is not listed -Updated Entrance Letter and DCS Direct Service form -Forms and rule set available on AZDHS website -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: Ryan Mapes Compliance Officer Supervisor: Lisa Emery | |||
| INSP-0028845 | 2023-06-22 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the annual Compliance Inspection conducted on June 22, 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: 08/21/23 Fire: 06/29/23 The Empower Survey was completed at the time of the inspection. Items discussed, but not limited to: -Upcoming Fingerprint Card renewals -Restroom storage -Perimeter fencing/walls must measure 4 feet or higher on inside 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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My daughter went to this preschool last year and the beginning of this year. Last year the school was good, but it has deteriorated drastically this year. At the end of last school year, a teacher left the school, leaving Sunshine to scramble to hire a new teacher. My daughter got the new teacher and she created her own curriculum that is not in line with what you'll find on the website. This teacher has decided to emphasize whatever she deems important, regardless of what you'll find on the school's website. We recently found out that this teacher also teaches a M-T class in addition to my daughter's T-W-Th class, meaning the teacher has 2 classes on Tues. The school never told the parents this; we all had to find this out via word of mouth. My wife emailed the teacher about this, and she admitted that she only sees the T-W-Th kids at breaks and lunches on Tues. To not inform the parents of this was incredibly dishonest. Last year my daughter would come home with an art project, picture, worksheet, or something every day in her class folder. This year, many days she comes home with an empty folder, leading me to wonder what's going on at the school (and if you ask the director, she'll tell you a wonderful story of all the great things they do, but when you ask about the discrepancy in what the kids physically bring home or tell her that your child said they didn't do this or that at school, she'll tell you that you can't trust what your child tells you!!!!). Additionally, class pictures were just sent out, and they selected one where my daughter's head is turned. I asked the director why they chose an obviously unacceptable picture, and her response was that I should be happy I got a free picture; she didn't care at all that my daughter wouldn't have an acceptable class picture for her memory book. I asked them to retake the class picture; instead, they cut out another pic of my daughter and pasted it on the existing picture and just put it in my daughter's tote bag. The director will tell you straight to your face that she loves your child and cares deeply about her development; sorry - actions speak louder than words, and the school's demonstrated behavior over the first couple months of the school year show indifference at best and a complete lack of care at worst. Parents, be very cautious before sending your kids to this preschool - we've uncovered this school being incredibly deceitful. It's very disturbing and concerning!