Description: LEMAN ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE is a Child Care Center in TUCSON AZ, with a maximum capacity of 276 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Three to Five; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0160739 | 2025-09-29 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on September 29, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was emailed to the facility. The following was discussed but not limited to: *Updated DCS Background Check process *Updated rules and forms *Supervision of non-staff members *Roster and si/so procedures for outside vendors *Restroom storage Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0050417 | 2024-11-15 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct Complaint Investigations for Case #92762 and Case #92813 on November 15, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer: Ryan Mapes Compliance Officer Supervisor: Lisa Emery Ratios observed were: *1:13 Threes *1:15 Threes/Older *2:18 Fours *2:20 Fours There were nine staff members interviewed onsite during the complaint investigations. Two staff members with Pima County Health Department were also interviewed via phone. The complainant was interviewed via phone. Documentation observed included photographs, Leman Academy facilities work order information, Arrow Pest Control work order numbers and service dates, email correspondence, a written action plan developed by Leman Academy, and five Pima County Health Department documents regarding Complaint #'s VCC-24-059713 and VCC-24-059834. Case #92762: Upon completion of the complaint investigation it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the two allegations were able to be substantiated at this time. Case #92813: Upon completion of the complaint investigation it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that two of three allegations were able to be substantiated at this time. Items discussed, but not limited to, were as follows: -Updated process for DCS Registry submittal -Restroom storage -Garbage can lids and liners The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0048710 | 2024-10-04 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on October 04, 2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was 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. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 07/01/25 Fire: 01/18/25 Sanitation: 07/31/25 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Reminder regarding fingerprint clearance card renewal dates -Child medication expires October 2024 -Minimum of first initial & full last name on sign in/out -Updated DES/DCS Background Check process -Updated Entrance Letter -Second parent on Emergency Card (line through or N/A) -Forms and rule set available on AZDHS website -Licenses are now valid for one year The Plan of Correction was not accepted at the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Correction via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Compliance Officer: Ryan Mapes | |||
| INSP-0031960 | 2023-10-16 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were zero deficiencies found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 10/16/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer #2: Laurie McKenna 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 online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility at the time of the inspection. The DES group was evaluated at the time of the inspection. Fire: 1/18/22 (State Fire Marshal) Insurance: expires 7/1/24 | |||
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