Description: Outer Limits is located in Central Tucson on Fort Lowell between Country Club and Alvernon. We draw families from the local neighborhood and, due to Ft. Lowell’s status as a convenient East-West thoroughfare, families from as far away as Vail, Sahuarita and Oracle. We currently enroll children from two years through fifth grade. Outer Limits offers full day toddler, preschool and kindergarten programs as well as before and after school programs for elementary school children. School age children are safety transported to and from the following schools: Davidson, Cragin, Presidio and Academy Adventures Midtown.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0167529 | 2026-01-30 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for case 00157400 on January 30, 2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants - 2:6 Ones - 1:4 Twos - 1:8 Threes - 1:6 Fours - 1:14 There were 7 staff members interviewed during this investigation. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. It was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the allegation was unable to be substantiated. There were no deficiencies observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0167282 | 2026-01-28 | Complaint,Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: AMENDED 3/16/2026, The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection and investigation conducted for Complaints # 00156454 and 00155776 on 01/28/26, 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. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants - 2:7 Ones - 1:5 Twos - 2:11 Threes - 1:9 Fours - 1:15 School Age - 2:20 There were 9 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 5 children interviewed during this investigation. There were 3 staff files reviewed during this investigation. There were 2 children's files reviewed during this investigation. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 2 out of 2 allegations were able to be substantiated under Complaint # 00155776, and that 1 out of 1 allegation for Complaint # 00156454 lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated at this time. 3 of 3 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. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was updated at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed, but not limited to: - Update lesson plans in the Ones’ Room. - The facility areas throughout the facility must be maintained in a clean condition, including water fountains. - Brooms were accessible in the Infants’ and Preschools’ playground. - Please ensure staff are supervising children indoors and outdoors, including walking around the playgrounds. - Include copies of current Fingerprint Clearance Cards in personnel files. -Expired medications must be returned to parents and parents must include the start and end date on the medication consent forms. | |||
| INSP-0164778 | 2025-12-12 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for case #00152895 on 12/12/25. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants - 1:3 Ones - 1:4 Twos - 2:10 Threes - 1:10 Fours - 1:12 School Age - 2:28 There were 4 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 5 children interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 staff files reviewed during this investigation. There was 1 child’s file reviewed during this investigation. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 2 out of 2 allegations were unable to be substantiated. There were zero deficiencies observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0164623 | 2025-12-09 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for case #00152731 on 12/09/25. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants - 2:7 Ones - 1:4 Twos - 1:6 Twos - 1:6 Threes - 2:8 Fours - 1:13 School Age - 1:16 School Age - 1:8 There were 4 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 staff files reviewed during this investigation. There was 1 child’s file reviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: Roster, Injury Report, and video Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 1 out of 3 allegations was able to be substantiated. It was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 2 out of 3 allegations were unable to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0159743 | 2025-09-12 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for case #00144611 on 9/12/25. There were zero deficiencies observed at the time of the Complaint Investigation, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants - 1:3 Ones - 2:3 Twos - 2:7 Twos - 1:5 Threes - 1:7 Fours and older - 1:7 Fours and older - 1:9 There were 4 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 staff files reviewed during this investigation. There was 1 child’s file reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Complainant Documentation observed was: Infant feeding instructions, CACFP Point of Service Meal Count, sign in and out logs, and Daily Activity Logs. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the 1 allegation was unable to be substantiated due to a lack of sufficient evidence. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0052791 | 2025-02-07 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 2/7/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer: Amanda Valenzuela Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Please submit a photo of the corrected deficiency. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility. The DES group size was evaluated at the time of the inspection. Insurance: expires 4/1/25 Fire: expires 10/08/25 Gas: 4/12/24 Sanitation: expires 7/31/25 Items discussed, but not limited to, were: -Storing items in the bathroom. -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application (in "Applications" or "Application History") -Renew license before 3/31/25 -Review all staff files for expiring fingerprint cards | |||
| INSP-0047869 | 2024-09-09 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the monitoring inspection conducted on September 9, 2024, and a subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Amanda Valenzuela 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days. | |||
| INSP-0044516 | 2024-05-29 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case # 84947 on May 29, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Ratios: Infants 1:3 One year old's 1:4 Young two year old's 1:8 Older two year old's 1:8 Three year old's 2:13 Four/Five year old's 1:13 School Age 3:25 There were five staff members interviewed during this investigation. Complainant was interviewed. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined that the allegation was unable to be substantiated. No deficiencies were found at the time of the complaint investigation. | |||
| INSP-0044146 | 2024-05-20 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conducted a complaint investigation for case # 00082394 and #00084570 on May 20, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer Supervisor Lisa Emery Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz 1 of 1 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Ratios observed: Infants 1:3 One-Year-Old's 1:6 Young Two-Year-Old's 1:8 Older Two-Year-Old's 1:7 Three/Four-Year-Old's 2:13 Four-Year-Old's - 1:11 Four/Five-Year-Old's 2:13 There were 5 staff members interviewed during this investigation. One former staff was attempted to be contacted. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation. There was 1 child's file reviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: facility video, rosters, ouch report, and the incident/accident report. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation and documentation that in reference to case # 82394, 3 of 3 allegations were substantiated. In reference to case # 00084570, 2 of 3 allegations were substantiated. The following deficiencies were found and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0042324 | 2024-04-02 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigations for case # 82167 and 82188 on April 2, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Laurie McKenna 1 of 1 fingerprint clearance card was observed during the investigation. Ratios observed: Infants -1:2 1's - 1:6 2's - 2:13 2's/3's - 2:9 3's - 1:13 4's - 1:10 4's/5's - 1:13 school-age 1:2 There were 5 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation. The complainant for case # 82167 was also interviewed. The complainant for case # 82188 was called on 4/1/24 and 4/2/24. Their voicemail box was full and could not leave a message. Documentation observed included: Accident and injury logs and a roster. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation that all allegations for case # 82167 were substantiated. The allegation for case # 82188 was unable to be substantiated. Items discussed but not limited to include: A concrete water table on the outdoor activity area. The table had collected water from the recent rains - no standing water is allowed, and the structure was not properly draining. The structure itself was beginning to deteriorate in some areas. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0041525 | 2024-03-12 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on March 12, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Laurie McKenna 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Insurance 4/3/24 Fire 10/10/24 Gas 4/13/23 Sanitation 7/3/124 DES group size was observed. The empower checklist was emailed. Please complete the plan of correction within 10 days via the DPS website. | |||
| INSP-0032054 | 2023-09-06 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #63004 on September 6, 2023. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Ratios observed: Infants 1:5 1/2 year old's 3:12 2/3 year old's 1:7 2/3 year old's 2:11 4 year old's 1:12 4 year old's 1:10 School Age 2:18 There were 7 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 staff files reviewed during this investigation. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Documentation observed was: Infant Feeding Instructions, Infant Daily Logs, Menus, observed that all infant bottles were labeled, observed thermostats in each classroom. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation that 1 of 5 allegation were substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days. | |||
| INSP-0029060 | 2023-06-28 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the monitoring inspection conducted on June 29, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Pool Permit expires 7/31/23 1 of 1 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Please complete the plan of correction via the on line portal within 10 days. | |||
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My child came to Miss Helen’s 3 year old class in the beginning of 2023. In the 90 plus days that she has been there she has been nothing but happy every day about school. She is so proud to show me things in the classroom that she has created and tell me what they have been learning about ( dinosaurs, clouds, etc.).
At home, she actually teaches me things about manners and how to behave (“Miss Helen says cover your mouth to cough”, “Miss Helen says use a tissue”, “Miss Helen says say please”. )
Helen has been great to update me on my daughter’s day to day behavior and accomplishments. This is not something I got at the last facility, but something that is very appreciated. I also love that there are cameras in the classroom so I can observe first hand how things are going. I see Helen and how she interacts with my daughter and her classmates.
I could not be happier with my decision to enroll with Outer Limits.