Desert Sun Child Development Center
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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- 125
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Nov 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/13/2025 But…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/13/2025 but are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. Please submit a Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Group-Size contract form
Jul 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 7/16/2025, but Are Subject…Modification
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 7/16/2025, but are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. A full inspection was not conducted. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but not limited to: *Ensure cleaning tools are inaccessible to children. *Ensure unused outlets are covered.
Nov 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/22/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/22/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-survey was emailed to the provider at the time of the inspection. Please complete it within 10 days. The DES Group Size form was completed at the time of the inspectio
Nov 29, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/29/2023, Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 11/29/2023, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO): Pat Morgan-Martinez The Written Documentation of Corrections was not accepted at the time of inspection. 4 of 5 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey link was provided at the time of inspection. Please complete within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Defi