Child Care Group Home
✓ Licensed
The Ark
Tucson, AZ
· Pima County
East Beargrass Vista Drive,
Tucson, AZ 85756
Quick Facts
Capacity
10 children
Age Range
Infant; Ones; School-Age
Type of Care
Evening/Nighttime Care, Full-Day Care, Infant Care, One-year-old Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Group Home
Active License
License Number
SGH-15482
Licensed Since
2010
License Issued
Oct 1, 2025
Expired
Sep 30, 2026
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
DES
District Office
ADHS Division of Licensing Services
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About the Provider
THE ARK is a Child Care Group Home in TUCSON 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.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0178789 | 2026-08-25 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 08/25/2026, subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officers provided the Provider with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The DES Group Size was evaluated at the time of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the facility. Four of four fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: -Updated forms on ADHS website -12 hours of annual staff training required -CBC background check process -DES renewals -Residents/staff over 18 requirements Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0168145 | 2026-02-11 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies cited during the Mid-Year Compliance Inspection conducted on February 11, 2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Four of four fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer provided the Provider with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: *Remove Infant bibs before putting child in crib | |||
| INSP-0157487 | 2025-08-27 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: A Compliance Inspection was conducted on 8/27/25, and no deficiencies were cited. A full inspection was conducted at this time. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during 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 Emergency Disaster Contact Form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility. The following was discussed but not limited to: upcoming rule changes and provider input | |||
| INSP-0107921 | 2025-03-26 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: A Mid Year inspection was conducted on 3/26/2025. The following deficiencies were cited and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Ratio observed was 3:6. 2 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website. Insurance expires 6/26/2025 Gas inspection was conducted 3/25/2025 Nova's rabies vaccine expires 3/10/2026 Discussed the following but not limited to: Boppy pillows and infant safety | |||
| INSP-0048791 | 2024-10-01 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 10/1/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this report. Gas-3/29/25 Insurance-8/26/25 The following was discussed but not limited to: Rolled gauze Medication EIIR cards | |||
| INSP-0039864 | 2024-03-27 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: An Annual inspection was conducted on 3/27/2024. The following deficiencies were found and are subject to programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the AZ DPS website. Insurance expires 8/26/2024 Gas inspection expired 2/10/2024 The following was discussed but not limited to: high chair strap installation storage of items around diapering area Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the online portal within 10 days of receiving this report. | |||
| INSP-0033701 | 2023-10-17 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 10/17/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receiving this report. The Empower Survey was completed. Insurance-8//28/2024 Gas - 2/10/2023 | |||
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