Description: TENDER LOVING CHILD CARE & PRESCHOOL is a Child Care Group Home in TOLLESON AZ, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant; Ones; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0171739 | 2026-04-09 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Midyear Inspection conducted on 04/09/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Provider at the beginning of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Correction in the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The DES Group Size was observed not in compliance at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 1 staff member and 2 residents were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but are not limited to: *One resident fingerprint clearance card expires in July 2026 *Ensure outdoor chairs remain hazard-free | |||
| INSP-0161574 | 2025-10-15 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 10/15/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Licensee at the beginning of the inspection. The DES Group Size requirements were observed to be in compliance at the time of the inspection. 5 of 5 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. During the exit interview, the following was discussed but not limited to: *Hazards in the outdoor activity area will be inaccessible to enrolled children *Rulemaking for group home rules is open and drafts are available for review and comment on our website | |||
| INSP-0124653 | 2025-04-14 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Mid-Year inspection conducted on 4/14/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Licensee at the beginning of the inspection. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The DES Group Size requirements were observed to be in compliance at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance card for 1 of the 1 staff member was verified to be valid through the DPS website. During the exit interview, the following was discussed but not limited to: *Continue to document Annual Training Hours | |||
| INSP-0049333 | 2024-10-17 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/17/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The Empower Self Evaluation invitation link was sent to the Provider. The DES Group Size was observed in compliance at the time of the inspection. 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. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *The amount of time in minutes enrolled children may watch television, videos, or DVD's is included in the posting area *The Statement of Services will include the method to verify it is truly a parent calling and that a parent has access to all certified areas of the home *Certificate holder shall ensure that a staff member who has current training in CPR is present during hours of operation when an enrolled child is on the premises Compliance Officer is Heather Bauer | |||
| INSP-0042806 | 2024-04-15 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Mid-Year Inspection conducted on 4/15/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The DES Group Size requirements were observed to be in compliance at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of the 2 staff members was verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *12 hours of annual training will be documented for each staff *Residents will have a valid fingerprint clearance card within 30 days of their 18th birthday Compliance Officer: Heather Bauer | |||
| INSP-0033361 | 2023-10-19 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/19/2023 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. The Empower Self Evaluation invitation link was sent to the Provider. The DES Group Size was observed in compliance at the time of the inspection. 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. During the exit interview the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Ensure the weekly menu is dated. *Electronic sign in and sign out sheets will include a signature (first initial and last name or first and last name) by stylus pen or finger or a fingerprint. Pin codes are not permitted. Compliance Officer is Heather Bauer. | |||
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