C.U.S.D.#80 - Chandler High School Lil' Explorers
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
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 100
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:6 Not Regulated Preschool 1:15 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 4/20/2026, Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed during the annual compliance inspection conducted on 4/20/2026, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Four of four Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid through the DPS website. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the provider. The following was discussed, but not limit
Jul 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 7/2/2025, Subject To…Modification
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 7/2/2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted.
Apr 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 4/21/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 4/21/2025 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. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was emailed at the time of the inspection. The Notice of Inspection Rights were provided to the Licen
Apr 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 04/22/2024 Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 04/22/2024 subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO): Pat Morgan-Martinez Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. 5 of 5 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey link was provided at the time of inspection. Please compl
Sep 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation (Case# 62366) Conducted on 09/28/2023,…Complaint
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Complaint investigation (Case# 62366) conducted on 09/28/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:8 1-year-old children: 5:4 2-year-old children: 4:15 3-year-old children: 3:23 There was 1 staff interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed were menus and EIIR cards. Upon completion of complaint inve