V.U.S.D.#20 - MESQUITE EARLY CHILDHOOD AND SCHOOL - Tucson AZ Child Care Center

9455 EAST RITA ROAD , TUCSON AZ 85747
(520) 879-2184

About the Provider

Description: We believe that children “learn by doing,” and that by integrating skills and concepts into play activities, we can maximize learning potential. Each child is viewed as a unique person with an individual pattern and timing of growth and development. Different levels of ability and learning styles are expected, accepted and used to design appropriate activities. Interactions and activities are planned to develop self-esteem and positive feelings toward learning.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-8345
  • Capacity: 142
  • Age Range: Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations DES
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: {3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care, Two-year-old Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2003-07-01
  • Current License Issue Date: 2025-10-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2026-09-30
  • District Office: ADHS Division of Licensing Services
  • District Office Phone: (602) 364-2539 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection # Inspection Date Inspection Type Status
INSP-0159270 2025-09-08 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on September 8, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were two personnel files reviewed. Both of the fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Complete and submit a Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. * Submit a copy of a current fire inspection via email to the Compliance Officer. Items discussed, but not limited to: * Children’s emergency cards and attached immunization record.
INSP-0049944 2024-11-04 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00091416 and 00091483 on November 11, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: in compliance at time of inspection. There was one staff member interviewed during this investigation. There were two staff files reviewed during this investigation. There was one child’s file reviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: sign-in and out logs, rosters Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the allegations were substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Complete and submit a Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Compliance Officer 1: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer 2: Ryan Mapes
INSP-0048081 2024-09-10 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on September 10, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were two personnel files reviewed. Both of the fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Complete and submit a Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Items discussed, but not limited to: * Menu - specific Fire Inspection: (state) expires 10/12/2025 Sanitation Permit: expires 05/31/2025 Gas Inspection: 04/26/2024 Liability Insurance: expires 07/01/2025 Compliance Officer 1: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer 2: Ryan Mapes
INSP-0032351 2023-09-13 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on September 13, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Katie Corrow 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. The Written Documentation of Corrections was not accepted at the time of the inspection. Please complete and return a Written Documentation of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Survey was completed at the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer 2 viewed the facility's inspection reports and notated the following dates: Insurance Certificate of Liability: expires on 7/1/2023 Fire Marshal Inspection Report: expires on: 10/12/2025 Health Department Permit: expires on 5/31/2024

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