City Of Buckeye - Sundance Elementary
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
- 200
- 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 (4). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Inspection Conducted on 04.08.26, and Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual inspection conducted on 04.08.26, and subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Bill of Rights to the facility director at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was completed at the time of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. Two fi
Apr 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 4/16/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 4/16/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the facility at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Self-Evaluation link and Emergency Disaster Contact form were emailed to the Provider. The fi
Aug 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 08/22/2024 and Are Subject…Modification
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 08/22/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The following facility areas are approved for use: Gymnasium/Cafeteria Stage A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer is Monika Jones
Apr 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 4/24/24 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 4/24/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell 3 of 3 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey link was emailed to provider at the time of the inspection. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days