Buckeye Elementary Head Start
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
- 28
- 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 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Jan 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 01/09/2026 and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 01/09/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was collected at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection.
Sep 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 09/09/2025, and Are Subject…Monitoring
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 09/09/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection.
Aug 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint Investigations #141732 and #141778 on 8/22/2025Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct Complaint investigations #141732 and #141778 on 8/22/2025. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Correction in the LMS Portal within 10 days of receiving the Statement of Deficiencies. This wa
Jan 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 01/15/2025 and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 01/15/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and Small Business Bill of Rights was given to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self Evaluation Survey link and the Emergency Disaster Contact Form were emailed to the Provider. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 staff members were verified to b
May 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed During the Complaint Inspection and Are Subject to Changes Pending Programmatic…Complaint
There were no deficiencies observed during the complaint inspection and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The purpose of the inspection was to conduct Complaint investigation #00084815 on 05/23/2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were as follows: Early Head Start Classroom: 3:2 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. The complainant was contacted via email and telephone. Documentation observed was the class
Jan 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 01/22/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 01/22/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self Evaluation survey link was emailed to the Provider. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 staff members we