Description: KIDS SPACE is a Child Care Group Home in YUMA AZ, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant; Ones; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0164639 | 2025-12-09 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 12/9/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 2 of 2 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days | |||
| INSP-0132359 | 2025-05-22 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Midyear inspection conducted on 05.22.25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Two of the two fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were verified as valid through the DPS website. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0051452 | 2024-12-18 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on December 18, 2024, subject to change pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Celeste Angulo A full inspection was conducted at this time. 2 of the 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified through the DPS website during the inspection. A link to the Empower Survey was emailed to the facility director. The following items were discussed but not limited to: **Child attendance records **Sanitizers inaccessible to enrolled children **Fire and Emergency Plan | |||
| INSP-0046000 | 2024-07-22 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were zero deficiencies found at the time of the mid-year inspection conducted on 7/22/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer: Laurie McKenna 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on 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. | |||
| INSP-0036176 | 2024-01-08 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on January 8, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer - Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer - Katie Corrow Insurance - 2/4/24 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. The empower checklist was emailed. Items discussed, but not limited to include: conducting fire drills during the p.m. hours as well, and documenting information for the second parent on the children's emergency record. Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days. | |||
| INSP-0029294 | 2023-07-11 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Mid Year inspection conducted on July 11, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Supervisor Lisa Emery Insurance 2/24/24 First Aid/CPR 11/23 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. No deficiencies were found at the time of the Mid Year inspection. | |||
| 2022-01-10 | Article 3 | R9-301.A.4.d. | |
| Initial Comments: * Surveyor observed that Staff 1 did not sign out when she left the group home on the day of the inspection. | |||
| 2022-01-10 | Article 3 | R9-3-301.D.2. | |
| Initial Comments: * Upon arriving to the group home, Team Leader and Surveyor observed Staff 2 alone with six children. | |||
| 2022-01-10 | Article 3 | R9-3-305.A.1.a-c | |
| Initial Comments: * Surveyor reviewed the children's attendance records and observed Child 1 was not signed out on 1/4/22; no time or signature. | |||
| 2022-01-10 | Article 5 | R9-3-507.B.1.a. | |
| Initial Comments: * Surveyor observed that the diaper changing surface was not clean. There was visible dirt around the edges and a staple on the surface. | |||
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This facility is the only place in the city of Yuma, Az I trust to take care of my daughter. Not only is the owner and her assistant like family their facility feels like home. Always very clean and tidy.