D.V.U.S.D.#97 - Arrowhead 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
- 59
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 4/10/2026 and Are…Monitoring
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 4/10/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility representative at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. The following was discussed, but not limited to: -Ensure the diaper changing
Jan 29, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 1/29/2026 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 1/29/2026 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officers provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility representative at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 staff members whose files were reviewed, were verified as valid via the DPS website. Please submit the Plan of C
Dec 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed During the Modification Inspection Conducted on 12/15/2025Modification
There were no deficiencies observed during the Modification Inspection conducted on 12/15/2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The following was discussed but not limited to: *Ensure the license is updated on the Main Posting Area. *Ensure the Fire Inspection Report is current. ***The Licensee added the following activity area: Room 302 (3, 4, 5-year-olds, capacity 42 children) and removed Room 204. The Licensee also r
Feb 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 2/4/2025, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 2/4/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Chloe-James Rossi The Plan of Corrections is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed, but is not limited to: *Ensure all bathroom supplies are maintained in a clean and sanitized condition; *En
Feb 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 2/12/2024, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 2/12/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer #1: Jennifer Flicker Name of Compliance Officer #2: Celeste Angulo The following was discussed with the Director, and is not limited to: 1) The Director stated that the Roster form used in Room 201 will be used by Room 204 since the staff in Room #204 had not been using the roster form that was issued; 2