Description: Kid's Corner Preschool offers over 20 years of combined experience in providing outstanding care, programs and services to children and their parents. Our dedicated staff is professionally trained to foster your child's self-esteem and help them discover the joys of learning.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0169236 | 2026-03-04 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of this inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation. A full inspection was not conducted. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint #00159416 investigation conducted on 3/4/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit your Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The ratios observed at the time of the inspection were: Infants:1:5 1- and 2-year-old children: 2:8 3- and 4-year-old children: 1:13 School-age children: 2:33 There were 2 staff members interviewed during this investigation. The Compliance Officer was unable to contact the Complainant due to a lack of contact information. Documentation reviewed included rosters, incident reports, and Emergency, Information, & Immunization records. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00159416, it was determined from observation, documentation, and interview that 2 of 2 allegations were unable to be substantiated. | |||
| INSP-0132246 | 2025-05-28 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 5/28/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided 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. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was emailed following the inspection. Please complete it and return it to your Compliance Officer. The Empower Self-Survey was emailed following the inspection. Please complete it within 10 days of receipt. The DES Group Size contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but not limited to: *Ensure children's personal items are labeled with their first and last names. *Ensure the soiled clothing container is within reach of the diaper changing table. *Field trip required information. *Carpet scrap used outdoors. *Ensure infant formula is labeled with the child's full name. | |||
| INSP-0047091 | 2024-08-14 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint Inspection 00088413 conducted on 8/14/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:4 1- and 2-year-old children: 1:9 3-year-old children 1:11 4- and 5-year-old children: 2:15 There were 4 staff interviewed during this inspection. There were 3 staff files reviewed during this inspection. Documents viewed were: Emergency, Information, & Immunization Record cards and Accident/Injury reports. The Compliance Officer attempted to contact the complainant via email on 8/14/2024 but was unable to connect. Upon completion of the complaint investigation # 00088413, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that there was insufficient evidence to substantiate 3 of 3 allegations. The Compliance Officer is Patti Longman | |||
| INSP-0044701 | 2024-06-05 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/5/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Self-Survey was emailed to the director. Please complete it within 10 days. The DES Contact form was completed at the time of inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 out of 5 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Ensure attendance records are updated. *Ensure cleaning tools are inaccessible to children. The Compliance Officer is Patti Longman | |||
| INSP-0028451 | 2023-06-14 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 5/14/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 6 of 6 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Update the LMS portal with new director changes. *Complete the Criminal History Affidavit for all staff. *Complete emergency contact for all staff. *Complete the DCS form for all staff. *Fingerprint Clearance Cards need to be validated. *Keep toys, materials and equipment in a clean condition. Compliance Officer is Denise Ruffalo. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | Article 1 | ARS 36-882.M. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that the licensee did not notify the department in writing within the required time frame of a change in the facility's director. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | Article 1 | ARS 36- 883.02.C.1-3. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that the file for staff #5 lacked documentation of a completed Criminal History Affidavit. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | Article 1 | A.R.S. 36-883.02.A. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that the file for staff #5 (Date of employment unknown) lacked documentation of a fingerprint clearance card. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | Article 2 | R9-5-203.A. 1-2 | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, the file for Staff #5 lacked documentation of the DCS Central Registry Direct Service Position Affidavit. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | article 2 | R9-5-404.C.3. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, a one year old child was placed in the Infant room with a group of infants. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | article 3 | R9-5-301.F.1.2. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that the Mantoux skin test for staff #3 was not administered on or before the starting date of employment (Date of employment- 8-02-2021, date of TB test-not completed). | |||
| 2022-01-05 | article 3 | R9-5-306.B.1. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation, and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that the roster in the 1's classroom did not reflect the number of children present (11 children present, 0 children listed on the roster). Previously cited: 6/18/2021. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | article 4 | R9-5-401.2. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that staff #4 was listed on the main posting board as the facility director's designee. Staff #4 was not qualified as the facility director's designee because upon the Surveyor's arrival at 12:00 pm there was no staff file available for review. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | article 4 | R9-5-401.3. | |
| Initial Comments: Per allegation and based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, it was determined that staff #7 was a teacher-caregiver. Staff #7 was not qualified as a teacher-caregiver because the high school diploma was not verified by the Licensee and the diploma was falsified. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | article 4 | R9-5-401.4. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that staff #2 was an assistant teacher-caregiver in the 3's classroom. Staff #2 was not qualified as an assistant teacher-caregiver because the staff file lacked documentation of a verified high school or high school equivalency diploma. Staff # 3 was an assistant teacher-caregiver in the Infant room. Staff #3 was not qualified as an assistant teacher-caregiver because the staff file lacked documentation of a verified high school or high school equivalency diploma. Staff #5 was an assistant teacher-caregiver in the 3's classroom. Staff #5 was not qualified as an assistant teacher-caregiver because the staff file lacked documentation of a verified high school or high school equivalency diploma. | |||
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