Coolidge 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.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
- 75
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Compliance Inspection Was Conducted on 3/24/2025 and No Deficiencies Were CitedCompliance (Annual)
A Compliance inspection was conducted on 3/24/2025 and no deficiencies were cited. A full inspection was conducted. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website. The Empower Survey link was sent to the Provider. Insurance 7/1/25 Fire 4/12/24 Sanitation 8/31/25 Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the Online Portal within 10 days of receiving this report.
Jan 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Monitoring Inspection Was Conducted on 1/14/2025Monitoring
A Monitoring inspection was conducted on 1/14/2025, and the following deficiencies were cited and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC Please complete the Plan of Corrections within 10 days of receiving this report.
May 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of This Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case 0084377 on 5/15/2024Complaint
The purpose of this inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case 0084377 on 5/15/2024. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC Ratios observed: All classes are 3 years old and older. CL1- 3:13 CL2- 2:11 HQ- 3:15 There were 6 staff interviewed. There were 2 children interviewed. There were 5 staff files reviewed. Others interviewed: Coolidge Police Department representative Complainant Documentation observed: Arr
Apr 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Compliance Inspection Was Conducted on 4/4/2024Compliance (Annual)
A Compliance inspection was conducted on 4/4/2024. The following deficiencies were cited and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the inspection. The Empower survey was completed. Insurance - 7/31/2024 Fire 9/1/2022 Sanitation permit 8/31/2024 The following items were discussed but not limited to: Emergency exits Allergy list loca