LA PETITE ACADEMY 3 - Tucson AZ Child Care Center

8940 EAST TANQUE VERDE RD , TUCSON AZ 85749
(520) 749-1178

About the Provider

Description: In the simplest terms, La Petite Academy provides educational child care. But our commitment to kids doesn’t stop there. We are passionate about providing your children with the tools they need to be successful in all aspects of their lives.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-1929
  • Capacity: 181
  • Age Range: Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations CACFP
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: {3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Infant Care, One-year-old Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care, Two-year-old Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 1999-09-23
  • Current License Issue Date: 2025-10-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2026-09-30
  • 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-0165604 2026-01-09 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for case #00154687 on 1/9/26. A full inspection was not 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. Ratios observed were: Infants - 2:7 Ones - 2:11 Twos - 2:12 Threes - 1:13 Fours - 1:13 There were 5 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 staff files reviewed during this investigation. There was 1 child’s file reviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: page 33 of parent handbook Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 1 out of 1 allegations was unable to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection.
INSP-0136379 2025-07-25 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/25/25, 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. A full inspection was conducted at this time. 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. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility. The DES group size was evaluated at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application (in "Applications" or "Application History") -Renew license before 9/30/25 -Review all staff files for expiring fingerprint cards
INSP-0046951 2024-08-12 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 8/12/24, 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. Compliance Officer: Amanda Valenzuela Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility. The DES group was evaluated at the time of the inspection. Insurance: expires 4/1/25 Fire: expires 8/5/25 *Gas: 8/7/23 Please email new inspection Sanitation: expires 12/31/24 Items discussed but not limited to -Infant care - safety for younger infants when combined with mobile infants. -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application (in "Applications" or "Application History" -Renew license before 9/30/25 -Review all staff / resident files for expiring fingerprint cards
INSP-0032339 2023-09-13 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on September 13, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Supervisor Lisa Emery Insurance 4/1/24 Auto Insurance 4/1/24 Fire 8/8/24 Gas 8/7/23 Sanitation 12/31/23 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. The DES group size was completed. The empower checklist was emailed. Please complete the plan of correction via the on line portal within 10 days.

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