Description: BLUE CACTUS PRESCHOOL is a Child Care Center in MARICOPA AZ, with a maximum capacity of 59 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Ones; 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-0163516 | 2025-12-09 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/9/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was emailed to the provider to complete. 7 of 7 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: 1. Ensure the facility has a violation-free fire inspection and send the Department documentation of the repairs once items are fixed. 2. General cleanliness of restrooms and plumbing fixtures. | |||
| INSP-0136417 | 2025-07-21 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint investigation conducted on 7/21/2025 for case #136906, #136913, and #136916 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. Ratios observed were: 1's: 2:6 2's-3's: 4:23 Pre-K: 1:10 5 staff were interviewed at the time of the inspection. Documentation reviewed: Staff Files and Staff Write Ups Upon completion of the complaint investigation #136906 it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 2 of 3 allegations were substantiated, and the 3rd allegation lacked sufficient evidence and was unable to be substantiated. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #136913 it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 2 of 3 allegations were substantiated, and the 3rd allegation lacked sufficient evidence and was unable to be substantiated. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #136916 it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 2 of 3 allegations were substantiated, and the 3rd allegation lacked sufficient evidence and was unable to be substantiated. | |||
| INSP-0051208 | 2024-12-12 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 12/12/2024 subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Monika Jones The Written Documentation of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: **Correct room capacities posted in activity areas **All required materials accessible to children in activity areas **Cleaning & Sanitation - Storage of classroom materials in Baby Barrels children's restroom Please submit a Space Change Utilization application via the Licensing portal to reflect the correct age classification for the Hedge Hogs room. | |||
| INSP-0035378 | 2023-12-14 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/14/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: David Ramos The Empower Self-Evaluation survey was emailed to the facility director at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of the 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
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Excellent Daycare staff and director. The staff is very compassionate and friendly with the children. The staff is very passionate about the service they provide. Thank you Blue Cactus!