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La Casita Day Care East

1902 S Jefferson Ave, Tucson, AZ 857114.1· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$250

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About La Casita Day Care East

La Casita Day Care East is a licensed child care center in Tucson, Arizona. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 43 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

La Casita Day Care East has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Pima County has a median price of $250 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Pima County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$250
Home daycare$175

Toddler

Center$183
Home daycare$175

Preschool

Center$183
Home daycare$175

School age

Center$171
Home daycare$175

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

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Inspection reports for La Casita Day Care East

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
50 children
License number
#CDC-8884
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: 9 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 43 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 14
  • Building, equipment and play areas 9
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Transportation 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Other rules 1

For comparison: 96% of Arizona daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 12.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. May 19, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Transportation

      AAC R9-5-517.A.10. A. A licensee who transports an enrolled child in a motor vehicle that the licensee owns, or acquires for use by contract, shall: 10. Ensure that the motor vehicle is: a. Maintained in a clean condition, b. In a mechanically safe condition, and c. Free from hazards; and

      “FINDINGS: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations the vehicle used to transport enrolled children is not maintained in a clean condition as the floorboards had trash and debris.”
    • Safety and hazards

      AAC R9-5-501.A.18. A. A licensee shall ensure that: 18. Except as provided in subsection (A)(20), the following are stored separate from food storage areas and are inaccessible to an enrolled child: a. All materials and chemicals labeled as a toxic or flammable substance; b. All substances that have a child warning label and may be a hazard to a child; and c. Lawn mowers, ladders, toilet brushes, plungers, and other facility equipment that may be a hazard to a child;

      “FINDINGS: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations a toilet brush was accessible to the enrolled children in the restroom located in Room 2.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      AAC R9-5-503.A.1. A. A licensee shall ensure that each diaper changing area required in R9-5-601(4) contains: 1. A nonabsorbent, sanitizable diaper changing surface that is: a. Seamless and smooth, and b. Kept clear of items not required for diaper changing;

      “FINDINGS: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations, the diaper changing area in Room 1: Was not seamless and was collecting debris. Was not clear of items as a bag with a soiled diaper was left on the diaper changing table.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      AAC R9-5-503.A.3.4. A. A licensee shall ensure that each diaper changing area required in R9-5-601(4) contains: 3. At least one waterproof, sanitizable container with a waterproof liner and a tight fitting lid for soiled diapers; and 4. At least one waterproof, sanitizable container with a waterproof liner and a tight fitting lid for soiled clothing.

      “FINDINGS: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations, the diaper changing area in Room 1 lacked one container with a waterproof liner and a tight fitting lid for soiled clothing.”
    • Food and nutrition

      AAC R9-5-509.C.13. C. A licensee shall ensure that: 13. Each staff member is informed of a modified diet prescribed for an enrolled child by the child’s parent or health care provider, and the modified diet is posted in the kitchen and in the child’s activity area;

      “FINDINGS: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations and review of documentation, the modified diets prescribed to enrolled children were not posted in the kitchen.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      AAC R9-5-512.D. D. A licensee shall ensure that toilet bowls, lavatory fixtures, and floors in toilet rooms and kitchens are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain them in a clean and sanitized condition or at least once every 24 hours.

      “FINDINGS: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations the floors in the kitchen and Room 1 were dirty with debris.”
    • Transportation

      AAC R9-5-517.A.11. A. A licensee who transports an enrolled child in a motor vehicle that the licensee owns, or acquires for use by contract, shall: 11. Maintain the service and repair records of the motor vehicle as follows: a. A person operating a single child care facility shall maintain the service and repair records for at least 12 months after the date of an inspection or repair in a single location on facility premises; b. A public or private school that uses a school bus, as defined in A.R.S. § 28-101, shall maintain the service and repair records for the school bus as provided in A.A.C. R13-13-108; and c. A school governing board, charter school, or person operating multiple child care facilities shall maintain the service and repair records for any motor vehicle other than a school bus for at least 12 months after the date of an inspection or repair in a single administrative office located in the same city, town, or school attendance area as the facility.

      “FINDINGS: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations and review of documentation the licensee did not maintain the service and repair records for at least 12 months of the vehicle used to transport enrolled children.”
    • Transportation

      AAC R9-5-517.A.3. A. A licensee who transports an enrolled child in a motor vehicle that the licensee owns, or acquires for use by contract, shall: 3. Ensure that the motor vehicle is registered by the Arizona Department of Transportation as required by A.R.S. Title 28, Chapter 7;

      “FINDINGS: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations and review of documentation the motor vehicle registration was not renewed. The registration expired on May 15, 2026”
    • Records and paperwork

      AAC R9-5-304.B. B. Except as required in A.R.S. § 36-3009, before an enrolled child receives child care services, a licensee shall require the enrolled child’s parent to complete an Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record that is no more than a two-page written notice, and is signed by the enrolled child’s parent containing: 1. The child’s name, home address, sex, and date of birth; 2. The date of the child’s enrollment; 3. The name, home address, email address, and telephone number of each parent of the child; 4. The name and contact telephone number of at least two individuals authorized by the child’s parent to collect the child from the facility in case of emergency, or if the child’s parent cannot be contacted; 5. The name and contact telephone number of the child’s health care provider; 6. The written authorization for emergency medical care of the enrolled child when the parent cannot be contacted at the time of the emergency; 7. The name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child; 8. The written instructions of a child’s parent or health care provider for the nutritional and dietary needs of the child including, if applicable, the request in R9-5-509(C)(14); and 9. A written record completed by the child’s parent or health care provider noting the child’s susceptibility to illness, physical conditions of which a staff member should be aware, and any individual requirements for health maintenance.

      “FINDINGS: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations and review of documentation, it was determined that 5 out of 10 reviewed Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record Cards lacked the following documentation: Child 1: The name and contact telephone number of the health care provider Child 2, Child 3 and Child 4: The name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness Child 5: The name and contact telephone number of the health care provider”
  2. Jul 30, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      AAC R9-5-503.A.3. A. A licensee shall ensure that each diaper changing area required in R9-5-601(4) contains:3. At least one waterproof, sanitizable container with a waterproof liner and a tight fitting lid for soiled diapers; and

      “The Compliance Officer observed two bags of dirty diapers on the changing table in the 1 year old room.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      AAC R9-5-504.3. A licensee providing child care services for 1-year-old and 2-year-old children shall:3. Ensure that each activity area has a supply of age-appropriate toys, materials, and equipment that are too large for a child to swallow and free from sharp edges and points, in a quantity sufficient to meet the needs of the enrolled children in attendance including: a. Art supplies; b. Books; c. Rubber or soft plastic balls; d. Puzzles and toys to enhance manipulative skills; e. Blocks; f. Washable soft toys and dolls; g. Musical instruments; and h. Indoor and outdoor equipment to enhance large muscle development;

      “The Compliance Officer observed the 1 year old room with children ages 1-3 present. The toys and blocks were not accessible to the enrolled children to enhance manipulative skills.”
    • Safety and hazards

      AAC R9-5-501.A.9. A. A licensee shall ensure that:9. If a staff member places an enrolled child in a feeding chair when feeding the enrolled child: a. The feeding chair is constructed to prevent toppling; b. The tray or feeding surface of the feeding chair is smooth and free of cracks; and c. The staff member: i Cleans the feeding chair before and after each enrolled child’s use; ii. Sanitizes the tray or feeding surface before and after each enrolled child’s use; and iii. If the feeding chair was manufactured with a safety strap, fastens the feeding chair’s safety strap while the enrolled child is in the feeding chair;

      “The Compliance Officer observed two children in the 1 year old room seated at the high chair table not buckled with the safety strap.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      AAC R9-5-404.A. A. A licensee shall ensure that at least the following staff-to-children ratios are maintained at all times when providing child care services to enrolled children: Age Group/Staff: Children - Infants/1:5 or 2:11; 1-year-old children/1:6 or 2:13; 2-year-old children/1:8; 3-year-old children/1:13; 4-year-old children/1:15; 5-year-old children not school-age/1:20; School-age children/1:20

      “The Compliance Officer observed two rooms, both rooms were not within staff to children ratio. The 1 and 2 year old room had 1 staff with 7 children. The 3 and older room had 1 staff with 17 children. No other staff was present.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      AAC R9-5-503.A.1. A. A licensee shall ensure that each diaper changing area required in R9-5-601(4) contains:1. A nonabsorbent, sanitizable diaper changing surface that is: a. Seamless and smooth, and b. Kept clear of items not required for diaper changing;

      “The Compliance Officer observed a Barbie doll on the diapering sink counter in the 1- year old room. The diapering surface had a changing pad with seams and straps. The seams for the counter were not caulked to make the surface seamless.”
  3. Jun 3, 2025Inspection15 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      AAC R9-5-304.B. B. Except as required in A.R.S. § 36-3009, before an enrolled child receives child care services, a licensee shall require the enrolled child’s parent to complete a Department-provided Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card that is signed by the enrolled child’s parent containing: 1. The child’s name, home address, city, state, zip code, home telephone number, sex, and date of birth; 2. The date of the child’s enrollment; 3. The name, home address, city, state, zip code, and contact telephone number of each parent of the child; 4. The name and contact telephone number of at least two individuals authorized by the child’s parent to collect the child from the facility in case of emergency, or if the child’s parent cannot be contacted; 5. The name and contact telephone number of the child’s health care provider; 6. The written authorization for emergency medical care of the enrolled child when the parent cannot be contacted at the time of the emergency; 7. The name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child; 8. The written instructions of a child’s parent or health care provider for nutritional and dietary needs of the child including, if applicable, the request in R9-5-509(C)(9); and 9. A written record completed by the child’s parent or health care provider noting the child’s susceptibility to illness, physical conditions of which a staff member should be aware, and any individual requirements for health maintenance.

      “The Compliance Officer observed that 5 of 15 EIIR cards were incomplete. Child 2, 3, and 4 did not have a physician's name and / or phone number documented. Child 3, 5, and 6 did not have "who to call first in the event of an emergency" documented.”
    • Background checks

      ARS § 36-883.02.C. C. Applicants, licensees and child care personnel shall attest on forms that are provided by the department that:1. They are not awaiting trial on or have never been convicted of or admitted in open court or pursuant to a plea agreement committing any of the offenses listed in section 41-1758.07, subsection B in this state or similar offenses in another state or jurisdiction. 2. They are not parents or guardians of a child adjudicated to be a dependent child as defined in section 8-201. 3. They have not been denied or had revoked a certificate to operate a child care group home or a license to operate a child care facility in this or any other state or that they have not been denied or had revoked a certification to work in a child care facility or child care group home.

      “The Compliance Officer observed that Staff 2 did not have a Criminal History Affidavit documented in their file.”
    • Background checks

      AAC R9-5-203.A. A. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member completes, signs, dates, and submits to the licensee, before the staff member’s starting date of employment or volunteer service:1. The form required in A.R.S. § 36-883.02(C); and 2. If required by A.R.S. § 8-804, the form in A.R.S. § 8-804(I).

      “The Compliance Officer reviewed 2 staff files and found that neither Staff 1 nor Staff 2 had documentation of having completed the DCS background check.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      AAC R9-5-603.C. C. Except as provided in subsection (D), a licensee shall ensure that an outdoor activity area:1. Is enclosed by a fence: a. A minimum of 4 feet high; b. Secured to the ground; and c. With either vertical or horizontal open spaces on the fence or gate that do not exceed 4.0 inches; 2. Is maintained free from hazards, such as exposed concrete footings and broken toys; and 3. Has gates that are kept closed while an enrolled child is in the outdoor activity area

      “The Compliance Officer measured the spacing in the back gate to have a 5" gap at the latch area.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      AAC R9-5-401.3. A licensee shall ensure that staff members meet the following qualifications for employment or volunteer service at a facility:3. A teacher-caregiver is 18 years of age or older and provides the licensee with documentation of one of the following: a. Six months of child care experience and: i. A high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma; or ii. At least 12 credit hours from an accredited college or university, including at least six credit hours in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field; b. Associate or bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field; or c. N.A.C., C.D.A., or C.C.P. credential;

      “The Compliance Officer observed Staff 2's file did not contain documentation of work experience to qualify as a teacher caregiver, and work alone with children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      AAC R9-5-503.A.1. A. A licensee shall ensure that each diaper changing area required in R9-5-601(4) contains:1. A nonabsorbent, sanitizable diaper changing surface that is: a. Seamless and smooth, and b. Kept clear of items not required for diaper changing;

      “The Compliance Officer observed the diapering area in the 1 year old room. The sink counter had a bag of Mega Blocks stored on the surface. The seams surrounding the diapering area and back splash were not caulked.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      AAC R9-5-301.B. B. A licensee shall ensure that a facility director: 1. Designates, in writing, an individual who meets the requirements of R9-5-401(2) to act on behalf of the facility director when the facility director is not present in the facility; 2. Supervises or assigns a teacher-caregiver to supervise each staff member who does not meet the qualifications of R9-5-401(3); 3. Prepares a dated attendance record for each day and ensures that each staff member documents on the attendance record the time of each arrival and departure of the staff member; and 4. Maintains on the facility premises, the dated attendance record required in subsection (B)(3) for 12 months after the date on the attendance record.

      “The Compliance Officer reviewed Staff 2's file and observed that Staff 2 was not qualified to work alone with children. Staff 2 was observed alone in the 1 year old room during the inspection.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      AAC R9-5-605.B.1. B. A licensee shall ensure that:1. All designated exits, corridors, and passageways that provide escape from the building are unobstructed and unlocked during hours of operation;

      “The Compliance Officer observed the East exit door to be locked in the school age room.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      AAC R9-5-504.3. A licensee providing child care services for 1-year-old and 2-year-old children shall:3. Ensure that each activity area has a supply of age-appropriate toys, materials, and equipment that are too large for a child to swallow and free from sharp edges and points, in a quantity sufficient to meet the needs of the enrolled children in attendance including: a. Art supplies; b. Books; c. Rubber or soft plastic balls; d. Puzzles and toys to enhance manipulative skills; e. Blocks; f. Washable soft toys and dolls; g. Musical instruments; and h. Indoor and outdoor equipment to enhance large muscle development;

      “The Compliance Officer observed the 1 year old room and found that the Licensee failed to provide access to the following materials: rubber or soft balls blocks art materials puzzles and toys to enhance manipulative skills”
    • Health, medication and illness

      AAC R9-5-503.A.3. A. A licensee shall ensure that each diaper changing area required in R9-5-601(4) contains:3. At least one waterproof, sanitizable container with a waterproof liner and a tight fitting lid for soiled diapers; and

      “The Compliance Officer observed that a bag with soiled diapers was left on the diapering surface and not disposed of in the waste container with a tight fitting lid.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      AAC R9-5-603.E. E. A licensee shall ensure that the following is provided and maintained within the fall zones of swings and climbing equipment in an outdoor activity area:1. A shock-absorbing unitary surfacing material manufactured for such use in outdoor activity areas; or 2. A minimum depth of 6 inches of a non-hazardous, resilient material such as fine loose sand or wood chips.

      “The Compliance Officer observed the outdoor activity area to have 1" of sand around the fall areas of the slides and climbing equipment.”
    • Safe sleep

      AAC R9-5-511.A. A. A licensee shall provide each enrolled child who naps or sleeps at the facility with a separate cot or mat or a crib that meets the requirements of R9-5-502(A)(8) and ensure that:1. A cot, mat, or crib used by the enrolled child accommodates the enrolled child’s height and weight; 2. A staff member covers each cot, crib mattress, or mat with a clean sheet that is laundered when soiled, or at least once every seven days and before use by a different enrolled child; 3. A clean blanket or sheet is available for each enrolled child; 4. A rug, carpet, blanket, or towel is not used as a mat; and 5. Each cot, mat, or crib is maintained in a clean and repaired condition.

      “The Compliance Officer observed the school age room with children 3 and older. The school age children were napping on mats that did not accommodate their height. The children's bodies were observed to extend beyond the boundary of the mats.”
    • Safety and hazards

      AAC R9-5-501.A.9. A. A licensee shall ensure that:9. If a staff member places an enrolled child in a feeding chair when feeding the enrolled child: a. The feeding chair is constructed to prevent toppling; b. The tray or feeding surface of the feeding chair is smooth and free of cracks; and c. The staff member: i Cleans the feeding chair before and after each enrolled child’s use; ii. Sanitizes the tray or feeding surface before and after each enrolled child’s use; and iii. If the feeding chair was manufactured with a safety strap, fastens the feeding chair’s safety strap while the enrolled child is in the feeding chair;

      “The Compliance Officer observed two children seated in the feeding chair table. Child 1 was not fastened with the safety strap while seated in the feeding chair.”
    • Other rules

      AAC R9-5-501.A.1. A. A licensee shall ensure that:1. In addition to complying with the requirements in this Chapter, the health, safety, or welfare of an enrolled child is not placed at risk of harm;

      “The Compliance Officer reviewed 2 staff files and observed Staff 1 had a restricted fingerprint clearance card for driving. The Compliance Officer questioned the Director and Staff 1, both reported that Staff 1 had driven the van for the child care.”
    • Records and paperwork

      AAC R9-5-402.A. A. A licensee shall maintain a file for each staff member containing:1. The staff member’s name, date of birth, home address, and telephone number; 2. The staff member’s starting date of employment or volunteer service; 3. The staff member’s ending date of employment or volunteer service, if applicable; 4. The name and telephone number of an individual to be notified in case of an emergency; 5. The staff member’s written statement attesting to current immunity against measles, rubella, diphtheria, mumps, and pertussis; 6. The form required in A.R.S. § 36-883.02(C); 7. Documents required by R9-5-203; 8. Documents required by R9-5-301; 9. Documents required by R9-5-401, if applicable; 10. If applicable: a. The form required in A.R.S. § 8-804(I), b. Documentation of the submission required in A.R.S. § 8-804 and the information received as a result of the submission, and c. Documentation of training provided by a licensee as required by R9-5-403, if applicable; 11. A copy of any current license or certification required by A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 7.1, Article 1. or this Chapter; and 12. Documentation of the requirements in A.R.S. § 36-883.02(D).

      “The Compliance Officer reviewed 2 staff files. Staff 2 did not have an emergency contact, immunization statement, and training required within 10 days of hire (R9-5-403) documented in their file.”
  4. Aug 19, 2024Complaint investigation9 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      AAC R9-5-501.C.5. C. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member:5. Except as provided in subsection (D), prepares and posts a dated lesson plan in each indoor activity area for each calendar week, which is maintained on facility premises for 12 months after the lesson plan date and provides opportunities for each child to: a. Gain a positive self-concept; b. Develop and practice social skills; c. Think, reason, question, and experiment; d. Acquire language skills; e. Develop physical coordination skills; f. Participate in structured large muscle physical activity; g. Develop habits that meet health, safety, and nutritional needs; h. Express creativity; i. Learn to respect cultural diversity of children and staff; j. Learn self-help skills; and k. Develop a sense of responsibility and independence;

      “The CO observed that the 2 year old room did not have a lesson plan posted for the current calendar week.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      AAC R9-5-503.A.1. A. A licensee shall ensure that each diaper changing area required in R9-5-601(4) contains:1. A nonabsorbent, sanitizable diaper changing surface that is: a. Seamless and smooth, and b. Kept clear of items not required for diaper changing;

      “The CO observed a blue sponge on the diapering counter in the 1 year old room. The CO observed a cloth rag, box, locks, and a box on the counter of the 2 year old diapering counter.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      AAC R9-5-503.A.2. A. A licensee shall ensure that each diaper changing area required in R9-5-601(4) contains:2. A hand-washing sink next to the diaper changing surface for staff use when changing diapers and for washing an enrolled child during or after diapering that provides: a. Running water between 86° F and 110° F, b. Soap from a dispenser, and c. Single-use paper hand towels from a dispenser;

      “The CO observed that the diapering area in the 2 year old room was not equipped with single use paper towels from a dispenser.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      AAC R9-5-503.A.3. A. A licensee shall ensure that each diaper changing area required in R9-5-601(4) contains:3. At least one waterproof, sanitizable container with a waterproof liner and a tight fitting lid for soiled diapers; and

      “The CO observed the diapering areas in both the 1 and 2 year old rooms were not equipped with a soiled diaper container that the staff were using. The staff placed the dirty diapers in a plastic bag and placed the bag on top of the diapering counter.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      AAC R9-5-503.E. E. A licensee shall ensure that the written diaper changing procedure in subsection (D) states that an enrolled child’s diaper is changed as soon as it is soiled, and that a staff member, when diapering:1. Uses a separate washcloth and towel only once for each enrolled child; 2. Washes and dries the enrolled child using the enrolled child’s individual personal products labeled with the enrolled child’s name; 3. Uses single-use non-porous gloves; 4. Washes the staff member’s own hands with soap and running water between 86° F and 110° F before and after each diaper change; 5. Washes each enrolled child’s hands with soap and running water between 86° F and 110° F after each diaper change; 6. Cleans, sanitizes, and dries the diaper changing surface following each diaper change; and 7. Uses single-use paper towels from a dispenser to dry the diaper changing surface or the hands of the enrolled child or staff member.

      “The CO observed a 1 year old child's diaper change. The staff member put the child down on the floor to play without washing the child's hands after the diaper change.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      AAC R9-5-504.3. A licensee providing child care services for 1-year-old and 2-year-old children shall:3. Ensure that each activity area has a supply of age-appropriate toys, materials, and equipment that are too large for a child to swallow and free from sharp edges and points, in a quantity sufficient to meet the needs of the enrolled children in attendance including: a. Art supplies; b. Books; c. Rubber or soft plastic balls; d. Puzzles and toys to enhance manipulative skills; e. Blocks; f. Washable soft toys and dolls; g. Musical instruments; and h. Indoor and outdoor equipment to enhance large muscle development;

      “The CO observed the 1 year old room and the 2 year old room. Both rooms did not have sufficient materials in the following areas: 1 year old room- no puzzles, art supplies, and soft balls 2 year old room- no puzzles, art supplies, and music instruments The materials and toys must be accessible to the enrolled children, and in a sufficient quantity to meet the needs of the group.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      AAC R9-5-505. A licensee providing child care services for 3-year-old, 4-year-old, and 5-year-old children shall provide a supply of age appropriate toys, materials, and equipment accessible to enrolled children in each activity area in a quantity sufficient to meet the needs of the enrolled children in attendance including:1. Art supplies, 2. Blocks, 3. Books and posters, 4. Toys and dress-up clothes, 5. Indoor and outdoor equipment to enhance large muscle development, 6. Puzzles and toys to enhance manipulative and categorization skills, 7. Science materials, and 8. Musical instruments.

      “The Compliance Officer (CO) observed the 2 year old room where 3 year old children are also placed for care. The room does not have dress up clothes and science materials to meet the developmental needs of the 3 year old children.”
    • Food and nutrition

      AAC R9-5-501.A.2. A. A licensee shall ensure that: 2. Except for an enrolled school-age child, drinking water is provided sufficient for the needs of and accessible to each enrolled child in both indoor and outdoor activity areas;

      “The CO requested the drinking water in the 1 and 2 year old rooms. Neither room had drinking water ready and accessible to the enrolled children in the activity areas. The 2 year old teacher stated that the water is in the kitchen. The 1 year old staff member had some bottles on the counter, however multiple bottles contained a white or brown liquid.”
    • Safety and hazards

      AAC R9-5-501.A.9. A. A licensee shall ensure that:9. If a staff member places an enrolled child in a feeding chair when feeding the enrolled child: a. The feeding chair is constructed to prevent toppling; b. The tray or feeding surface of the feeding chair is smooth and free of cracks; and c. The staff member: i Cleans the feeding chair before and after each enrolled child’s use; ii. Sanitizes the tray or feeding surface before and after each enrolled child’s use; and iii. If the feeding chair was manufactured with a safety strap, fastens the feeding chair’s safety strap while the enrolled child is in the feeding chair;

      “The CO observed a staff member place 5- 1 year old children in the feeding table equipped with safety straps. The staff member failed to secure the safety straps around the children while they were seated in the feeding table.”
  5. Jun 11, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      AAC R9-5-503.B. B. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member does not:1. Permit a bottle, formula, food, eating utensil, or food preparation in a diaper changing area; 2. Draw water for human consumption from a diaper changing area sink; or 3. Except as provided in subsection (C), if responsible for food preparation, change diapers until food preparation duties have been completed for the day.

      “The CO observed a water pitcher and cups stored on the diapering surface in the 2 year old room.”
    • Records and paperwork

      AAC R9-5-306.B. B. A licensee shall: 1. Develop, document, and implement policies and procedures to ensure that a staff member maintains daily documentation of the presence of an enrolled child in an activity area that includes a method to account for any temporary absences of the enrolled child from the activity area, and 2. Maintain the documentation of the presence of enrolled children in an activity area required in subsection (B)(1) on facility premises for 12 months after the date of the documentation.

      “The Compliance Officer (CO) observed 5 children documented on the roster, and 6 in the room. Child 1 was not signed back into the room.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      AAC R9-5-605.B.10. B. A licensee shall ensure that:10. Toilet rooms are ventilated to the outside of the building, either by a screened window open to the outside air or by an exhaust fan and duct system that is operated when the toilet room is in use;

      “The CO observed the restrooms to not have vent fans in the school age room, the windows were in the closed position. The CO observed the bathroom in the 2 year old room to have a vent fan that was clogged with dust and debris.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      AAC R9-5-503.A.1. A. A licensee shall ensure that each diaper changing area required in R9-5-601(4) contains:1. A nonabsorbent, sanitizable diaper changing surface that is: a. Seamless and smooth, and b. Kept clear of items not required for diaper changing;

      “The CO observed the following items on the diapering surface in the 2 year old room: clip board wash cloths”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      AAC R9-5-603.E. E. A licensee shall ensure that the following is provided and maintained within the fall zones of swings and climbing equipment in an outdoor activity area:1. A shock-absorbing unitary surfacing material manufactured for such use in outdoor activity areas; or 2. A minimum depth of 6 inches of a non-hazardous, resilient material such as fine loose sand or wood chips.

      “The CO observed that the sand in the outdoor activity area was compacted and only measured approximately 1" depth of sand under the climbing equipment.”

Copied from Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is La Casita Day Care East licensed?

Yes. Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

When was La Casita Day Care East last inspected?

Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has La Casita Day Care East had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 43 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 96% of Arizona daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 12. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can La Casita Day Care East care for?

50, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are La Casita Day Care East's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does La Casita Day Care East cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (520) 747-3841 to ask.

What is La Casita Day Care East's phone number?

(520) 747-3841.

Where is La Casita Day Care East?

1902 S Jefferson Ave, Tucson, AZ 85711. The nearest other daycare we list is Cadence Academy Preschool, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).