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A.U.S.D.#15 - Ajo Elementary

111 NORTH WELL ROAD, AJO, AZ 85321Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 3 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Arizona's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Arizona caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:15. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 18 hours of annual training.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

State Quality Rating
Quality First Level 3 (Max 5) Learn more →
Accreditations
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
  • National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
  • National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
  • National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Preschool
Licensed capacity
20
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:15Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 3 Findings
Most recent: Aug 26, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
3 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3). None of the 3 findings were critical.

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  1. Aug 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 8/26/25, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/26/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 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 Compliance Officer provided the facil

  2. Sep 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/10/2024, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 9/10/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the Portal within 10 days of receiving this report. The Empower Survey link was sent. The DES group size was observed to be compliant. Insurance 7/1/2023

  3. Sep 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Cited at the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/19/2023Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were cited at the Compliance inspection conducted on 9/19/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website on 9/20/2023. The Empower Survey was completed. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the online portal within 10 days of receiving this report. Insurance- 7/1/2023 Fire- 9/8/2022 Gas - 1/11/2023 Sanitation - 11

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