Blue Cactus Preschool
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 59
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4). None of the 4 findings were critical.
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Dec 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/9/2025Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/9/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was emailed to the provider to complete. 7 of 7 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspect
Jul 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation Conducted on 7/21/2025 for Case…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint investigation conducted on 7/21/2025 for case #136906, #136913, and #136916 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. Ratios observed were: 1's: 2:6 2's-3's: 4:23 Pre-K: 1:10 5 staff were interviewed at the time of the inspection. Documentation reviewed: Staff Files and Staff Write Ups Up
Dec 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/12/2024 Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 12/12/2024 subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Monika Jones The Written Documentation of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: **Correct room capacities posted in a
Dec 14, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/14/2023, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/14/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: David Ramos The Empower Self-Evaluation survey was emailed to the facility director at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of the 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the L