Kids First Preschool & Childcare Center - Tucson AZ Child Care Center

8185 EAST 22ND ST , TUCSON AZ 85710
(520) 885-7711
1 Review

About the Provider

Description: 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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 0020343CDCYQ11820959
  • Capacity: 179
  • Age Range: Ones; 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, Infant Care, One-year-old Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care, Two-year-old Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2024-12-31
  • Current License Issue Date: 2025-12-31
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2026-12-30
  • 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-0165420 2026-01-05 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for case #153777 on 1/5/26. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants 1:2 Ones 1:5 Twos 2:7 Threes 2:13 Pre-K 2:13 Documentation reviewed:center postings. There were 4 staff members interviewed during the investigation. There were 3 children interviewed during the investigation. 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 observed at the time of inspection and are subject to changes pending programmatic review.
INSP-0164118 2025-12-01 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/1/25, 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, tummy time, infant feeding instructions, definition of infants, and emergency cards.
INSP-0158959 2025-09-03 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for case #142902 on 9/3/25. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants 2:5 Ones 2:7 Twos 2:9 Threes 2:11 Pre-K 1:5 School Age 2:37 There were 4 children interviewed during this investigation. 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 observed at the time of inspection and are subject to changes pending programmatic review.
INSP-0133138 2025-06-03 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case # 's 131529, 131531, and 131714 on 6/3/24. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:5 Ones: 1:6 Twos and Threes: 2:7 Threes: 1:10 Fours and Fives: 2:12 School Age: 1:20 There were 4 staff members interviewed during this investigation. 2 staff files were reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Complainants Documentation observed was: diaper logs and infant daily logs. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated.
INSP-0097266 2025-02-19 Initial Monitoring Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the initial monitoring inspection conducted on 2/19/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please complete the Plan of Correction via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies.
INSP-0051639 2024-12-30 Monitoring Complete
Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies found at the time of the follow up inspection on 12/30/24 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Katie Corrow Licensure of the facility will be effective 12/31/24.
INSP-0051350 2024-12-16 Compliance (Initial) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Initial Licensing Inspection conducted on 12/16/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer Supervisor: Lisa Emery 9 of 9 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid via 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 facility was not licensed at the time of the inspection. The infant room was not inspected at the time of the inspection. A full inspection of the infant room will be required prior to approval to use. Items discussed, but not limited to, were as follows: Fingerprinting timeframes Signing in and out (staff and children) Children’s Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record (EIIR) card completion Staff: files, start date, and training (10-Day and Annual) Discipline Children with Special Needs: Individualized Plan Mandated Reporting of Suspected Abuse and Neglect Medication (form, storage, labels) Supervision (nap, outside, and inside) Infant care (tummy time, feeding instructions, crib safety, choking toys/food) Menu with specific foods listed Field trips: anytime leave licensed area Fire safety: extinguishers updated yearly and fire drills monthly Wading pools, burning candles, accessible propane tanks, etc. are not permitted during hours of operation Cleanliness Playground Safety Central Registry Background Checks

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Reviews

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Laura 2022-05-03 02:07:14
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I have used this daycare since my son was 11 months to 3.5 years old. I have had many issues with the way that things are handled by staff and management while at this daycare. My son was sent home in a poopy diaper a couple times and then also once or twice with poop in his underwear. I have also had a couple times that my son came home with bruised or marks that NO ONE in the center knew what happened to him. One of those times was a burn on his ribs under his shirt and when brought to managements attention the next day when I dropped him off and they had no idea how it happened. When trying to bring concerns of unprofessionalism to the owners attention I was dismissed, she was rude and even unprofessional her self. This is a family run daycare and it is very obvious that favoritism is played when it comes to the family kids and they are allowed to get away with things that other children aren't. There are some great teachers that happen to work there and definitely appreciated but children over all deserve better and so does their families.

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