Cragin Elementary - Explorer - Tucson AZ Child Care Center

2945 N TUCSON BLVD , TUCSON AZ 85716
(520) 232-6700

About the Provider

Description: The mission of Cragin School, in partnership with parents and the Cragin community, is to assure each student receives an engaging, rigorous and comprehensive education enriched through the integration of the Opening Minds Thought the Arts (OMA) Gold System.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-15429
  • Capacity: 30
  • Age Range: Three to Five;
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations Empower Pack
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: {3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Part Day Care, Two-year-old Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2010-08-23
  • Current License Issue Date: 2025-08-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2026-07-31
  • 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-0170366 2026-03-26 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on March 26, 2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. 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 LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was updated at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed, but not limited to: - Ensure that Emergency, Information and Immunization Record Cards mark the second parent contact as N/A if needed. - Ensure life saving medications are kept in the activity areas accessible to staff and not accessible to children.
INSP-0124368 2025-04-14 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 4/14/25, 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. Please submit a photo of the corrected deficiency. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility. Insurance: expires 6/30/25 Fire: 1/15/25 Gas: 7/21/24 Sanitation: expires 1/31/26 Items discussed, but not limited to, were: -Storing items in the bathroom. -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application (in "Applications" or "Application History") -Renew license before 7/31/25 -Review all staff files for expiring fingerprint cards
INSP-0043711 2024-05-16 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the annual Compliance Inspection conducted on May 16, 2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 06/30/24 Fire: 01/31/25 Gas: 07/21/24 Sanitation: 01/31/25 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Vary times that fire drills are conducted each month -Keep sign in/out documents for one full year -Put N/A on child emergency card if second parent/guardian is not listed -Updated Entrance Letter and DCS Direct Service form -Forms and rule set available on AZDHS website -Licenses are now valid for one year The Plan of Correction was not accepted at the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Correction via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Compliance Officer 1: Ryan Mapes Compliance Officer 2: Christine Fiore
INSP-0030802 2023-08-10 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: No deficiencies were found at the time of the annual Compliance Inspection conducted on August 10, 2023, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 06/31/24 Fire: 08/05/25 (State) Gas: 07/21/24 Sanitation: 01/31/24 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Log field trip departure and arrival times -Temperatures are maintained between 68° F and 82° F in each room used by enrolled children -Upcoming staff fingerprint clearance card renewals Compliance Officer: Ryan Mapes

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