B.U.S.D.#9 - Bobcat Citizen Preschool
200 WEST UNION STREET, BENSON, AZ 85602Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 204
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 Not Regulated Preschool 1:15 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 11 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (9) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Dec 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00153066 on December 17, 2025Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00153066 on December 17, 2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: in compliance at time of inspection. There were two staff members interviewed during this investigation. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. There were no d
Nov 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00149969 on November 24, 2025Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00149969 on November 24, 2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: in compliance at time of inspection. There were five staff members interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed were: class rosters, child behavior safety plan. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the
Oct 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on October 21, 2025, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on October 21, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were two personnel files reviewed. Both of the fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Complete and submit a Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Items discussed, but not limited to:
Jun 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Monitoring (Follow-up to Enforcement) Inspection Conducted on June…Monitoring
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the monitoring (follow-up to enforcement) inspection conducted on June 30, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Items discussed, but not limited to: * future changes to one year-old room
Feb 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00120681 on February 27 and Over The…Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00120681 on February 27 and over the phone on March 10, 2025. Note: A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: in compliance at time of investigation. There were nine staff members interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: security camera footage Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and docu
Jan 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on January 28, 2025, and Are…Monitoring
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the monitoring inspection conducted on January 28, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. There were two personnel files reviewed. Both of the fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Complete and submit a Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficien
Nov 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00092223 on November 21, 2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00092223 on November 21, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: in compliance at time of inspection. There were three staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were two staff files reviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: staff schedules, class rosters sign-in and out logs. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, i
Oct 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on October 23, 2024, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on October 23, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were two personnel files reviewed. Both of the fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. * Send a copy of the current fire inspection via email to Compliance Officer 1 Items discussed, but not limited to: * Medications - "as needed" more specific F
Oct 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00091062 on 10/7/24Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00091062 on 10/7/24. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer #2: Laurie McKenna Ratios observed were: Infants: 2 to 1 Ones and twos: 8 to 2 Preschool, 3's and 4's: 11 to 1 There were 4 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 3 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: staff
Dec 8, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Change of Service Inspection Conducted on December 8, 2023,…Change of Service
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Change of Service inspection conducted on December 8, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Amanda Valenzuela A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete and submit a Written Documentation of Correc
Oct 24, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on October 24, 2023, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on October 24, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Katie Corrow A full inspection was conducted at this time. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete and return a Written Documentation of Corrections via the onl
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