Description: DESERT WINDS HEAD START is a Child Care Center in TUCSON AZ, with a maximum capacity of 59 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 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-0163506 | 2025-11-17 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on November 17, 2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The DES group size was observed to be compliant at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was emailed to the facility for completion. Items discussed, but not limited to, were: -New rules, -Storing items in the bathroom, -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application in "Applications" or "Application History", -Renew license before 12/31/2025, -Review all staff files for expiring fingerprint cards. | |||
| INSP-0050737 | 2024-11-26 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on November 26, 2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Amanda Valenzuela The link for the Empower Survey was emailed to the facility following the inspection. Certificate of Liability Insurance: expires on 4/1/2025 State Fire Marshal: inspection on 10/23/2024 Gas: inspection conducted on 9/20/2024 Pima County Health Department: Kitchen permit expires on 1/31/2025 Items discussed, but not limited to, were: -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application in "Applications" or "Application History", -Renew license before 12/31/2024 -Review all staff for expiring fingerprint cards -Immunization records kept on site. | |||
| INSP-0035556 | 2023-12-07 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The compliance inspection due by 12/14/23 could not be completed due to the temporary closure of the facility on 8/23/23. | |||
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