Description: T.U.S.D.#1 - SAFFORD PRESCHOOL is a Child Care Center in Tucson AZ, with a maximum capacity of 20 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0171130 | 2026-04-08 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiency was observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on April 08, 2026, and is 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. 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 LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was updated at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed, but not limited to: - Ensure life-saving medications are kept in the activity areas accessible to staff and not accessible to children, and the medical form includes the start and end date of the dosage as prescribed by the medical provider. - Ensure the first aid kit does not contain ointments that are medicated. - Ensure that staff members complete 24 or more clock hours of training every 12 months, based on their employment start date. | |||
| INSP-0124356 | 2025-04-17 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were zero deficiencies found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 4/17/24, 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. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility. The DES group size was evaluated at the time of the inspection. Insurance: expires 6/30/25 Fire: 1/16/25 Gas: 7/23/24 Sanitation: expires 1/31/26 Items discussed, but not limited to, were: -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application (in "Applications" or "Application History") -Renew license before 8/16/2025 -Review all staff files for expiring fingerprint cards | |||
| INSP-0043975 | 2024-05-14 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on May 14, 2024, are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer Supervisor Lisa Emery 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Insurance 6/30/24 Fire 8/11/23 Gas 7/21/23 Sanitation 1/31/25 The empower checklist was emailed. Items discusses but not limited to include: fire evacuation times, field trip procedures, and extra blankets during nap time. Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days. | |||
| INSP-0033110 | 2023-10-02 | Initial Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the initial monitoring inspection conducted on October 2, 2023, and subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Insurance 6/30/24 Fire 8/11/23 Gas 7/21/23 Sanitation 1/31/24 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance were found to be valid via the DPS website. Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days. | |||
| INSP-0030837 | 2023-08-08 | Compliance (Initial) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the initial inspection conducted on August 8, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer Cara DeLessio Compliance Officer Supervisor Lisa Emery 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Gas inspection 7/21/23 (completed) Insurance 6/30/24 Please send a current copy of the fire inspection. Licensure is pending upon receipt and approval of the Plan of Correction. The Department will notify you regarding the effective date of Licensure and whether or not a follow up inspection is needed. Items discussed, but not limited to include: immediate access through main school secondary restroom accessible water in classroom Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days. | |||
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