C.U.S.D.#80 - Knox Elementary - School-Age/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
- 325
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 5/12/2026, Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed during the annual compliance inspection conducted on 5/12/2026, 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. Seven of seven 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 lim
Nov 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 11-05-2025Modification
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the modification inspection conducted on 11-05-2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The DES group size was compliant at the time of the inspection. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: 1. Usage of unapproved/unlicensed spaces. 2. Required indoor activity area postings. 3. Screen time documentation. 4. Monit
May 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed During the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on May 13Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed during the annual compliance inspection conducted on May 13, 2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. 4 of the 4 fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were verified through the DPS website during the inspection. The following was discussed, but not limited to: **Napping mats are maintained in repaired condition
May 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on May 21, 2024, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed during the annual compliance inspection conducted on May 21, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Celeste Angulo Compliance Officer #2: Pat Morgan-Martinez 7 of the 7 fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were verified through the DPS website during the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing portal within ten days of receiving this Statement of Deficiencies. A link t