G.P.S. - Sonoma Ranch 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.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.3 / 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 3 (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 3 (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
- 500
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 4/14/2026 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 4/14/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search.
Apr 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 4/23/2025 and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 4/23/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Notice Of Inspection Rights was provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Ants on the playg
May 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found During the Modification Inspection Conducted on 5/29/2024Modification
There were no deficiencies found during the modification inspection conducted on 5/29/2024. The following was discussed , but not limited to: 1) Backpack hooks on wall need to be fully covered; 2) Air temperature of Rooms #214 and #215. Compliance Officer #1: Fred Geyser Compliance Officer #2: Sherri Pavlisick
May 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 5/10/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 5/10/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of t
Jul 24, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 7/24/2023, Subject To…Modification
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 7/24/2023, subject to change pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Fred Geyser