Description: LITTLE STAR CHILD CARE is a Child Care Group Home in YUMA AZ, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant; Ones; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0167494 | 2026-02-04 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on February 4, 2026, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the Group Home with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Three of three 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 Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed during the inspection. Items discussed, but not limited to, were: -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application in "Applications" or "Application History", -Renew license before 3/31/2026, -Review all staff / resident files for expiring fingerprint cards. | |||
| INSP-0136419 | 2025-07-21 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed during the mid-year inspection conducted on 7/21/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A complete inspection was not conducted at this time. One of two Fingerprint Cards were verified as valid via the DPS website. A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. | |||
| INSP-0052840 | 2025-02-07 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the annual compliance inspection conducted on February 7, 2025, subject to change pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Celeste Angulo Compliance Officer #2: Pat Morgan-Martinez 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed, but not limited to: **Keep all emergency exits clear **Keep documentation of the fire extinguisher's annual inspection or purchases **Child restroom maintained clear of non-diapering items | |||
| INSP-0048152 | 2024-09-11 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed during the mid-year inspection conducted on September 11, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Stacy Marchelli Compliance Officer Supervisor: Peggy Kraus A complete inspection was not conducted at this time. Two fingerprint clearance cards were verified through the DPS website during the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing portal within ten days of receiving this Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0039685 | 2024-03-06 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 3/6/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer #2: Brenda Alubowicz 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey link was emailed to the facility. Insurance: 6/13/24 Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0034597 | 2023-11-13 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies found at the time of the mid-year inspection conducted on 11/13/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer #1: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer #2: Brenda Alubowicz 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. | |||
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