T.U.S.D.#1 - OCHOA TITLE I PACE - Tucson AZ Child Care Center

101 WEST 25TH STREET , TUCSON AZ 85713
(520) 225-2400

About the Provider

Description: Ochoa is a First Choice Reggio-inspired Elementary School. In our Pre-K through Grade Five Ochoa School Community children and adults are committed to creating a learning community that values caring relationships, inquiry and innovation, creativity and a democratic way of life. We are inspired by the values and practices of the Reggio Emilia approach to learning. The Reggio approach is symbolized by the metaphor that children have a “hundred languages” for learning. This metaphor suggests that there are many ways to represent and communicate theories and understanding of life and the world. These are connected and relevant to who we are and what we believe. Inclusive in our vision of the ‘many languages for learning’ is all curricular area content (language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, music, movement, art, etc.). Key to the integrity of our learning approach is in the process of developing understanding in these curricular areas through active, relevant, creati

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-7154
  • Capacity: 59
  • Age Range: Three to Five;
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations Empower Pack
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: {3/4/5-year-old Care, Part Day Care, Two-year-old Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2003-07-01
  • Current License Issue Date: 2026-02-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2027-01-31
  • 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-0161904 2025-10-24 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/24/25, 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 Emergency Disaster Contact Form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility. The following was discussed but not limited to: -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application (in "Applications" or "Application History") -Renew license before 1/31/26 -Review all staff files for expiring fingerprint cards -New Ruleset -Postings R9-5-303.A -Restroom deodorizers
INSP-0049955 2024-11-01 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: There were zero deficiencies found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 11/01/24, 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 The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility. Insurance: expires 6/30/25 Fire: 1/22/24 Gas: 7/27/24 Sanitation: expires 1/31/25 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 1/31/25 -Review all staff files for expiring fingerprint cards
INSP-0035381 2023-12-05 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 12/05/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer #2: Ryan Mapes 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 at the time of the inspection. The DES group was evaluated at the time of the inspection. Fire: 2/22/23 Gas: 7/27/23 Sanitation: 1/31/24 Insurance: 7/1/24

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