Description: LA CASITA DE KATHY is a Child Care Group Home in Tucson AZ, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0169885 | 2026-03-10 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on March 10, 2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were three personnel files reviewed. All three of the fingerprint clearance card were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Complete and submit a Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided to the facility at the time of inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. Items discussed, but not limited to: * Fire drills * Outdoor activity area - weeds * Second crib available * Emergency cards - disenrollment date | |||
| INSP-0160260 | 2025-09-22 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: No deficiencies were found at the time of the Mid-Year Inspection conducted on September 22, 2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not 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. | |||
| INSP-0124380 | 2025-04-09 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00125515 on April 9, 2025. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Ratios were in compliance during the investigation. There were two staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were two children interviewed during this investigation. There were two children’s files reviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: sign-in and out records Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Complete and submit a Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0101462 | 2025-03-18 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on March 18, 2025, and are 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. Complete and submit the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Insurance: expires 0/01/2025 Gas: 03/30/2024 | |||
| INSP-0045737 | 2024-07-15 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00085061 on July 15, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: six children with two staff There was one staff member interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: sign-in and out logs for April 2024 Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the allegation was substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Complete and submit a Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Compliance Officer: Christine Fiore | |||
| INSP-0044125 | 2024-05-20 | Initial Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies found at the time of the two month monitoring inspection conducted on May 20, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Items discussed, but not limited to: * Fire drills Insurance: expires 07/01/24 There were three fingerprint clearance cards that were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer 1: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer 2: Ryan Mapes | |||
| INSP-0042235 | 2024-03-29 | Compliance (Initial) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the initial inspection conducted on March 29, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were three personnel files reviewed. All three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Complete and submit a Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Items discussed, but not limited to: * Children with Special Needs - Individualized Plan * Mandated reporter of suspected abuse or neglect * Menu - posted in English with specific foods listed * Fire Safety - extinguishers tagged/checked yearly and fire drills monthly * Not permitted during hours of operation: wading pools, burning candles, accessibility to propane tanks * Provider must live in the home and not have other employment during hours of operation * Contact the Compliance Officer when any changes are being made to the home or if you will be closed on a normally scheduled day. Gas Inspection: 03/20/24 Liability Insurance: expires 07/01/24 Licensure is pending upon receipt and approval of the Plan of Corrections. The Department will notify you regarding the effective date of licensure. Compliance Officer: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer Supervisor: Lisa Emery | |||
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