New Discoveries Preschool - Tucson AZ Child Care Center

1109 WEST PRINCE ROAD , TUCSON AZ 85705
(520) 293-5756

About the Provider

Description: Our mission is to provide an outstanding, Christian preschool program with extended hours, using our academic, multi-experiential curriculum in a safe, clean environment, developing children from 4 weeks to 12 years into their full potential, while providing friendly customer service to families from Tucson and the surrounding area. Please explore our website to learn more.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-11816
  • Capacity: 173
  • 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: 2005-03-01
  • Current License Issue Date: 2026-03-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2027-02-28
  • 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-0167106 2026-01-26 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on January 26, 2026, 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 Empower Survey was emailed to the facility. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was updated at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed, but not limited to: - Change diapers for toilet-training children using the designated diapering table, and dispose of soiled diapers in the appropriate trash receptacle. - The wooden playground structure is deteriorating, with peeling surfaces observed. It is recommended that repairs be completed to prevent potential safety hazards. - Ensure the playground area is free of trash before and after children use the space.
INSP-0052686 2025-02-04 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on February 4, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Amanda Valenzuela Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The link for the Empower Survey was emailed to the facility following the inspection. Certificate of Liability Insurance: expires on 8/31/25 City of Tucson Fire Permit: expires 2/21/25 Pima County Health Department: Kitchen permit expires on 4/30/25 Items discussed, but not limited to, were: -Review all staff files for expiring fingerprint cards -Water temperatures at diaper changing sinks
INSP-0038965 2024-02-07 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 02/09/2024, 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. The DES group was evaluated at the time of the inspection. Fire: 2/7/24 Gas: n/a Sanitation: expires 4/30/24 Insurance: expires 8/31/24 Items discussed but not limited to -Storing items in the bathroom. -Tummy Time practices -Infant Safe Sleep practices -Soiled diaper and soiled clothing containers maintained in diaper changing area -Classroom 109 can be added with photos once equipped with materials and furniture.
INSP-0038967 2024-02-07 Modification Complete
Initial Comments: There were zero deficiencies found at the time of the modification inspection conducted on 2/7/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full compliance inspection was conducted on a separate inspection. Compliance Officer: Amanda Valenzuela Classroom 112 (ages 3+) was approved for use at the time of the inspection.
INSP-0033113 2023-10-02 Modification Complete
Initial Comments: There were zero deficiencies found at the time of the modification inspection conducted on 10/02/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer : Amanda Valenzuela Classroom 107 was added to the infant care license effective 10/02/23. Classroom 111 dropped capacity to 39. Classroom 104 capacity was corrected to15 one-year-olds. Classroom 106 capacity was corrected to16 two and three-year-olds.
2022-01-07 Article 6 R9-5-605.B.6.
Initial Comments: A power strip located in the Four's Classroom contained three unused electrical outlets that were not covered.

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