Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Kids First Preschool & Childcare
Tucson, AZ
· Pima County
5316 EAST PIMA STREET,
Tucson, AZ 85712
Quick Facts
Capacity
177 children
Age Range
Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
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}
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CDC-10285
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
CACFP
District Office
ADHS Division of Licensing Services
Reviews
Jcastle
2019-08-29 11:15:39
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for less than 6 months
My son goes here he absolutely loves it but he does want to learn more things he says lol he's in the 3yo room and is a little ahead developmentally so he is eager to learn new stuff but he is happy here
Maria
2016-06-10 01:13:51
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
This is the worst daycare never! How staff treat kids while parents are not there is horrible. I used to take my child there when she was 2-3 years old, I noticed my kid coming home with bruises and staff could not tell me how she got them. I decided one day to do a surprise visit and I noticed staff treating other kids poorly so my kid never went back after that. My child is now 6 years old and every time we happen to pass by she calls it the bad place.
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About the Provider
Kids First Preschool is dedicated to the enrichment of the quality of your child's life. We believe in allowing our students to reach their fullest potential through the development of their body, mind, and spirit. Our program is sufficiently staffed to meet the needs of, and promote the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMonday through Friday from 6:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. Saturdays from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0172064 | 2026-04-10 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Complaint Investigation Inspection for case #165333 conducted on 4/10/26, and are subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the facility at the beginning of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:7 Ones: 3:14 Twos: 3:23 Threes/Fours: 2:25 Fours/Fives: 1:12 School Age: 3:38 There were 6 staff members interviewed during the investigation. There were 3 children interviewed during the investigation. Upon completion of the complaint investigation for case #165333, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that 2 of the 2 allegations were unable to be substantiated due to a lack of sufficient evidence. | |||
| INSP-0163006 | 2025-11-13 | Compliance (Annual),Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/13/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the Licensing 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. The following was discussed but not limited to: rule changes | |||
| INSP-0159876 | 2025-09-16 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #144894 on 9/16/25. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants 1:4 Ones 2:11 Twos 1:8 Threes 3:16 Fours and Fives 2:15 School Age 4:25 There were six staff members interviewed during this investigation. There was one staff file reviewed during this investigation. There was one child’s file reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: complainant Documentation observed was: the police report. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the allegation was substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0052778 | 2025-02-12 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation cases #96493 and #96516 on 2/12/25. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer: Katie Corrow Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:11 Ones: 3:13 Twos: 3:17 Threes: 2:19 Pre-K: 2:24 There were 6 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 4 children interviewed during this investigation. Documentation: staff statements Others interviewed: Complainant Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. There were no deficiencies found at the time of the complaint inspection and are subject to change pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0052561 | 2025-01-30 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #96280 on 1/30/25. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer #2: Laurie McKenna Ratios observed were: Infants 3:11 Ones 3:10 Twos 3:20 Threes 2:14 Pre-K 3:23 Attempts were made to contact complainant for further information with no response back. There were 7 staff members interviewed during this investigation. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the allegation lacked sufficient evidence to substantiated. There were no deficiencies found at the time of inspection and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0051435 | 2024-12-19 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #94507 on 12/19/24. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer #2: Christine Fiore Ratios observed were: Infants-3:13 Ones-2:11 Twos-3:17 3-4's-2:24 4-5's-3:27 There were 6 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 children’s files reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Complainant Documentation observed was: Incident reports, medication forms, Emergency Information and Immunization Record cards, Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. There were no deficiencies found and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0050454 | 2024-11-19 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 11/19/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer #2: Laurie McKenna 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey link was emailed to the facility. The DES group size was observed at 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. | |||
| INSP-0039572 | 2024-02-28 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00078942 on 02/28/24 A full inspection was not conducted at this time. There were zero deficiencies observed. Compliance Officer #1: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer #2: Laurie McKenna Ratios observed were: Infants - 2:9 Ones - 4:20 Twos - 3:16 Threes - 4:26 Fours - 2:15 School Age - 1:10 School Age - 3:32 There were 6 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 6 children interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: Police Report Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that all 5 allegations were not substantiated. | |||
| INSP-0035869 | 2023-12-19 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00066542 on 12/19/23. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer #2: Brenda Alubowicz 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants - 2:10 Ones - 4:24 Twos - 3:19 Threes/Fours - 5:30 Fours/Fives - 3:20 There were 6 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 staff files reviewed during this investigation. There was 1 child’s files reviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: staff time cards, rosters, & child information form. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 1 out of 3 allegations was substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0034634 | 2023-11-20 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 11/21/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer #2: Christine Fiore 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 was evaluated at the time of the inspection. Fire: 12/12/23 Gas: n/a Sanitation: expires 1/31/24 Insurance: expires 11/2/24 Items discussed but not limited to -Storing items in the bathroom. | |||
| INSP-0031815 | 2023-09-12 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00062933on 9/12/23. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer #2: Laurie McKenna Ratios observed were: Infants - 1:5 Ones - 3:15 Twos - 2:9 Twos: 1:7 Threes - 3:27 Fours - 2:17 School Age - 2:25 School Age - 1:20 There were 8 staff members interviewed during this investigation. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that one of two allegations was substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
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