Young Explorers Schools - Tucson AZ Child Care Center

1201 SOUTH AVENIDA SIRIO , TUCSON AZ 85710
(520) 747-1816

About the Provider

Description:

Young Explorers Schools offers Preschool and Daycare services since 1971. We provide an active child care program to encourage growth in social, emotional, intellectual, and physical abilities. We develop and accent positive self-concepts while encouraging children to develop and expand individual creativity.

Additional Information:

Swimming pool on site

Swimming lessons

Summer camp


Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-18300
  • Capacity: 85
  • Age Range: 6 weeks - 12 years
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations CACFP
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: {3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Infant Care, One-year-old Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care, Two-year-old Care}
  • Transportation: Field Trips, To/From School
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2018-07-02
  • Current License Issue Date: 2025-07-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2026-06-30
  • 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-0172375 2026-04-21 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for case # 00162702 on April 21, 2026. A focused inspection was conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants classroom (Green room): 2:2 1's classroom (Blue room): 2:7 2's and 3's classroom (Purple room): 3:12 4's and 5's classroom (Yellow room): 1:13 There were 9 staff members interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: Rosters, sign-in and sign-out sheets, facility floor plans, facility area reports, and space utilization applications. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 1 of 2 allegations was able to be substantiated. The following deficiency was observed and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed but not limited to: - Licensure of diapering area -Change of space application -DIapering area requirements
INSP-0132370 2025-05-30 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 05/30/2025, 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. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility. The DES group size was evaluated at the time of the inspection. Insurance: it expires on 6/28/25 Fire: it expires on 5/7/26 Gas: it was inspected on 5/8/25 Sanitation: it expires on 6/30/25
INSP-0044737 2024-06-05 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on June 5, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Insurance 6/30/24 Fire 5/8/25 Gas 5/14/24 Sanitation 6/30/24 Auto 6/28/24 Pool 7/31/24 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. The DES group size was observed The empower checklist was emailed. Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days.
INSP-0028337 2023-06-12 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on June 12, 2023, 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 Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Items discussed, but not limited to: * DCS submittal The Empower Survey was completed at the time of the inspection. Fire Inspection: expires 05/02/24 Sanitation Permit: expires 06/30/23 Gas Inspection: 05/09/23 Liability Insurance: expires 06/28/23 Compliance Officer 1: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer 2: Amanda Valenzuela

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