Little Saplings Montessori Inspired Preschool LLC

The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on November 10, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Four of four fingerprint clearan

Compliance (Annual) The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on November 10, 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 Officer 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 *Forms available on website *Fingerprint clearance card for residents upon 18th birthday *Staff sign in/out daily when working with children Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Result: Complete Source: AZ Care Check (ADHS Bureau of Child Care Licensing).

The following deficiency was found at the time of the Initial Inspection conducted on 11/25/24, and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. Four fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of th

Compliance (Initial) The following deficiency was found at the time of the Initial Inspection conducted on 11/25/24, and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. Four fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 11/01/25 Gas: 11/22/25 Items discussed, but not limited to, were as follows: -Submit closure application for current license via the Online Portal -Verify existing Fingerprint cards via DPS website -Mount fire extinguisher in kitchen -Fingerprinting timeframes/renewals -New staff and child start dates when license begins -Complete 10 day new staff training upon licensure -Utilize new process for DCS Registry submittal -Modified diet/allergy postings in kitchen -Life Saving/Rescue medications -Drinking water available and accessible at all times -Children’s Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card review/new enrollment date -Discipline: review R9-3-405 -Children with Special Needs: Individualized Plan -Reporting Suspected Abuse and Neglect -Medication procedures if applicable -Supervision (outside, inside, restroom, playhouse, etc.) -Field trips: Anytime children leave licensed address -Fire safety: tag extinguishers yearly and conduct fire drills monthly -Use plug covers in unused electrical outlets 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 Deficiency. Licensure was not granted during the Initial Inspection, and is pending receipt and approval of pictures and the Written Plan of Correction. The Department will notify you regarding the effective date of licensure. Compliance Officer: Ryan Mapes Compliance Officer Supervisor: Lisa Emery Result: Complete Source: AZ Care Check (ADHS Bureau of Child Care Licensing).