D.V.U.S.D.#97 - Head Start I Constitution
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
- 169
- 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 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (7). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Oct 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/14/2025, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/14/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 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 fire extinguishers are tagged; *Ensure menus are specific ; *Ensure air purifiers are inaccessible; *Ensure lesson plans
Oct 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/16/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/16/2024 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. *** Please make sure the hand drier in the outside Girl's toilet room is repaired. ***Make sure to send the updated violation free fire inspection report. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was completed at the
Aug 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 8/28/2024 and Are…Modification
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 8/28/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Written Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Ensure items unrelated to diaper changing are not stored in the t
Jul 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Modification Inspection Conducted on 7/23/2024 Was Unable to Be Completed Because the Rooms Provided on The…Modification
The Modification inspection conducted on 7/23/2024 was unable to be completed because the rooms provided on the applications did not match the rooms listed on the application. A follow-up inspection will be conducted when the rooms are corrected to document the actual rooms being requested. Compliance Officer #1 is Stephanie Jake. Compliance Officer #2 is Dawn Rathburn.
Oct 18, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/18/23, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 10/18/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Jennifer Forschino A full inspection was conducted at this time. 8 of 8 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during 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.
Aug 8, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Room Modification Inspection Conducted on 8/8/2023, Subject To…Monitoring
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the room modification inspection conducted on 8/8/2023, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer: Archana Navin
Jun 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 06/13/2023, and Are…Modification
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 06/13/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of the receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Compliance Officer #1: Andrea Rach Compliance Officer #2: Gwen Shawley