Description: LITTLE LEARNING LAMBS DAYCARE L.L.C. is a Child Care Group Home in SAHUARITA AZ, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Twos; 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-0173138 | 2026-04-30 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies cited during the Mid-Year Compliance Inspection conducted on April 30, 2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Four of four fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer provided the Provider a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: *Updated DCS/CBC Background Check process *Inform Department if any changes in scheduled days or hours | |||
| INSP-0163225 | 2025-11-17 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on November 17, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Four of four fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officers 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/CBC Background Check process *Small Group Home rules and forms available on website *Verify existing fingerprint cards on DPS website before hire *Update Accident/Emergency posting when changes/yearly *Discussed plans to open Child Care Facility at currently licensed address *Add evacuation map near Southern door leading to outdoor area Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0131758 | 2025-05-19 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiency was found at the time of the Mid-Year Inspection conducted on May 19, 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. Ratio: 2:10 Insurance: 11/04/25 First Aid: 02/2026 CPR: 02/2026 Fingerprint Cards: 3 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Possible change from Small Group Home to Center -Trees and shadows do not count as shade -Fingerprint card upon turning 18 -Updated DES/DCS Background Check process Please complete the Plan of Correction via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0050209 | 2024-11-21 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on November 21, 2024, 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: 11/04/25 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Updated DES/DCS Background Check process -Vary times that fire drills are conducted -Put N/A on child emergency card if second parent/guardian is not listed -Updated Entrance Letter and DCS Direct Service form -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: Christine Fiore | |||
| INSP-0047214 | 2024-08-23 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: No deficiencies were found at the time of the Mid-Year Inspection conducted on August 23, 2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not 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: 11/04/24 Ratio: 2:2 First Aid/CPR: 02/26 FPC: 2 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Possible transition from Small Group Home to a facility -Zoning, fire code, insurance requirements, etc. -All residents and staff must have fingerprint card if 18 years old/older -Updated DCS Background Check process Compliance Officer: Ryan Mapes | |||
| INSP-0035568 | 2023-12-11 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 12/11/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Amanda Valenzuela 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. Insurance: expires 11/4/24 Items discussed, but not limited to, were: - contents of new staff member files | |||
| INSP-0029354 | 2023-07-24 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were zero deficiencies found at the time of the mid-year inspection conducted on 7/24/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer #1:Amanda Valenzuela 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection. | |||
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