East Mesa Charter Elementary School
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
- 214
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 29, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Investigation Was to Conduct a Complaint (#00167810) Investigation on 04-29-2026Complaint
The purpose of the investigation was to conduct a complaint (#00167810) investigation on 04-29-2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A focus inspection was conducted There were no deficiencies found. This is subject to change pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the time of the inspection. The ratios observed were: *3's room- 2:20 There were 5 staff members interviewed during this inv
Jun 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 6/20/2025, And…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual compliance inspection conducted on 6/20/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. 5 of 5 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. The Compliance Officer provided the
Jul 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 07/19/2024 Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 07/19/2024 subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO): Pat Morgan-Martinez Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey link was provided at the time of inspection. Please compl
Jul 26, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/26/2023 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 7/26/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: David Ramos Compliance Officer #2: Jennifer Forschino Compliance Officer #2 reviewed 4 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of the 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Empower survey was completed at the time of the inspection.