C.U.S.D.#24 - Chinle Elementary School Pre School
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.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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 120
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 (3) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Nov 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/17/2025Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/17/2025, 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. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. 8 of 8 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Surveyor o
Dec 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on12/4/24 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on12/4/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Compliance Officer (C.O): Jamie Anderson Compliance Supervisor (CS): Bill Manzelmann The Written Documentation of Corrections was not accepted during the exit interview. 4 of 4 fingerprint cards were verified to be valid via the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The
Aug 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Case # 00089058 Investigation Conducted on 8/26/2024 and Are…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of case # 00089058 investigation conducted on 8/26/2024 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officers: J. Anderson; Ratios observed: No children were present. There were 2 staff interviewed during this investigation There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation There was 1 child's file reviewed during this investigation. Documentation
Dec 6, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/6/23 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 12/6/23 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. The Written Documentation of Corrections was not accepted during the exit interview. 3 of 3 fingerprint cards were verified to be valid via the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey was not completed at the time of the inspection. T