Light The Way Preschool - Tucson AZ Child Care Center

5250 W CORTARO FARMS RD , TUCSON AZ 85743
(520) 243-3838

About the Provider

Description: MISSION STATEMENT Building educational and faith foundations for life. PHILOSOPHY Light the Way Preschool is serving the community as an integral part of Light the Way Church and its mission. Our purpose is to build faith for life and a strong academic foundation. We will encourage a love for the Lord, as well as a desire to learn and to act responsibly. As the children feel successful, they will develop a healthy self-image. Teachers will work with parents, caregivers, and extended families to fill the needs of each child.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-16003
  • Capacity: 74
  • Age Range: Three to Five; School-Age
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations Empower Pack
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: {3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care, Two-year-old Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2012-05-10
  • Current License Issue Date: 2026-04-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2027-03-31
  • 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-0164779 2026-01-06 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on January 6, 2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the child care facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Two of two 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. Items discussed, but not limited to, - Evacuation maps. -Cleaning supplies storage. -Restroom supervision. - Staff sign-in and out records and classroom assignments.
INSP-0051591 2025-01-13 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on January 13, 2025, 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 during the time of the inspection. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 08/01/25 Fire: 08/23/25 Gas: 10/23/25 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Updated DES/DCS Background Check process -License renewal due before 03/31/25 -Construction progress -Field trip documentation -Post evacuation map near marked exits -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 1: Ryan Mapes Compliance Officer 2: Katie Corrow
INSP-0037013 2024-01-24 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on January 24, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were two personnel files reviewed. Both of the fingerprint clearance cards 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. Items discussed, but not limited to: * Field trip forms Fire Inspection: (annual) 02/28/23 Sanitation Permit: NA Gas Inspection: 07/03/23 Liability Insurance: expires 08/01/24 Compliance Officer 1: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer 2: Ryan Mapes

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