Eloy 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
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 58
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 (4). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Complaint Investigation for Case #147346 and Is Subject to Change…Complaint
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the complaint investigation for case #147346 and is subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed: Ones to Threes (TCB 1) 2:5 Twos (TCB 2) 2:6 Threes to Fives (EL 1) 2:13 Threes to Fives (EL 2) 2:8 Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation and interviews that the allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated.
Sep 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Compliance Inspection Was Conducted on 9/2/25, and No Deficiencies Were CitedCompliance (Annual)
A Compliance Inspection was conducted on 9/2/25, and no deficiencies were cited. A full inspection was conducted at this time. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey was ema
Oct 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/8/24, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 10/8/24, 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 through the DPS website during the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this report. The Empower survey link was sent. Fire-11/30/22 Gas-none Insurance-7/3
Oct 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Cited at the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/19/2023 and Are Subject to Changes…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were cited at the Compliance inspection conducted on 10/19/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC Two of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the AZ DPS website. The Empower survey was completed. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receiving this report. Insurance- 7/31/2024 Fire- 11/30/2022 Sanitation- 12/31/2023