Description: LITTLE LIONS PRESCHOOL is a Child Care Center in TUCSON AZ, with a maximum capacity of 24 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Twos; Three to Five; . The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0162628 | 2025-11-05 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies found at the time of the compliance inspection on 11/5/25, and are subject to change 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 the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed, but not limited to: rule changes, central registry background checks, and fire inspections | |||
| INSP-0050018 | 2024-11-06 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on November 6, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Insurance 6/30/25 Fire 10/21/24 Gas 8/10/24 Sanitation 10/31/25 DES group size was observed. The empower checklist was emailed. Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days. | |||
| INSP-0034714 | 2023-11-14 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on November 14, 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. DES group was evaluated at the time of the inspection. Fire Inspection: (state fire) 08/29/23 Sanitation Permit: expires 10/31/24 Gas Inspection: 08/02/23 Liability Insurance: expires 06/30/24 Compliance Officer 1: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer 2: Amanda Valenzuela | |||
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Dear Toxic (obviously you are as your name states- Toxic!) As a parent whose child did attend the '13/'14 school year and NOT afraid to disclose my identity...Little Lions Preschool is by far one of the best preschools! My youngest (of my 4 children) attended last year & will return again this year...along w many other returning families! The staff adore the children! My daughter woke up every am excited to go to school. There was a full roster the entire year! To my knowledge, 2 staff members left to pursue other endeavors & I was witness to the emotion & love expressed upon their departure. The fact that the preschool is combined with the Early Childhood Education program through the high school, also means that the children have additional HS students in the class at all times. Constant interaction & structure. I know of HS students eager to be apart of the ECE program! As for academics, the classroom consists of late 3yr olds to 5yr olds...they do a wonderful job accommodating the needs of these age groups. It is not a kindergarten nor a day care center, it is exactly as stated, a PreSchool. I still work with my daughter on her letters, numbers, reading and skills, as I will throughout her academic career- as it is as much my responsibility to instruct my child as it is any school she will attend. Toxic- you obviously have your issues. I rarely, if ever, express mine in a public forum. However, Little Lions Preschool has been a gift to my daughter & my family. I could not see this and not express my adoration for this school and its staff.
This preschool is going down the drain. Several families pulled their children out mid year, and only two families in the whole center are returning next year. Even the staff is leaving (both aides have had enough). If you have heard good things about this facility it is probably from someone who had experience prior to the 2013-14 school year! Nice facility, decent price, but horrible director & lead teacher. If you want a place with NO structure, NO academics, NO discipline, and RUDE teachers then Little Lions is the place to go. I personally want to know that my child is loved as they learn skills that will prepare them for kindergarten. If you want Love, structure, and preschool skills…keep looking! :(