Grace Lutheran Child Learning Center
75 WEST SAHUARITA ROAD, SAHUARITA, AZ 85629Childery Rating: 4/5
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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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 261
- 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 8 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (8). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Oct 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00146970 From October 08 Through…Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00146970 from October 08 through October 28, 2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The following classroom ratios were observed: Young Infants: 2:6 Older Infants: 2:6 Toddlers: 2:11 Ones/Twos: 1:8 Twos: 2:14 Twos/Threes: 3:11 Threes: 1:9 Threes/Fours: 2:14 Fours: 2:10 Fives: 2:9 School Age: 3:17 During the investigation there were seven staff members interviewed during two di
Aug 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on August 06, 2025,…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on August 06, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at 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 Empower S
Nov 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00092444 on November 13, 2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00092444 on November 13, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: *3:9 Infants/Younger *2:11 Infants/Older *2:9 Toddlers/Younger *2:13 Toddlers/Older *2:11 Twos *3:15 Two/Older *2:14 Threes *2:17 Threes/Older *2:15 Fours *2:16 Four/Older There were four fingerprint clearance cards verified on the DPS website during the investigation. There were seven staff
Sep 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00089823 on September 19, 2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00089823 on September 19, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: *3:9 Infants #101 *2:10 Infants #102 *3:6 Toddler #103 *3:10 Toddler #104 *2:12 Twos #105 *2:15 Preschool #201 *2:15 Preschool #202 There were five fingerprint clearance cards verified on the DPS website. There were eight staff members interviewed onsite during the complaint investigation. Do
Jul 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #'S 00086830 and 00086879 on July 15,…Complaint Compliance (Annual)
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #'s 00086830 and 00086879 on July 15, 2024. Compliance Officer 1 returned to the facility on July 25, 2024 to continue interviewing staff and children regarding the two cases. An Annual Compliance Inspection was also conducted at this time. Compliance Officer 1: Ryan Mapes Compliance Officer 2: Amanda Valenzuela Ratios observed were: *2:9 Younger Infants *2:5 Older Infants *1:6 Toddlers *2:9 Ones *
May 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00084268 on 5/16/24 A Full…Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00084268 on 5/16/24 A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer : Amanda Valenzuela Team Leader: Lisa Emery 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants - 2:8 Infants - 2:10 Ones - 2:6 Ones - 3:8 Twos - 4:29 Threes - 1:13 Threes - 1:13 Fours - 1:13 Fours - Fives - 2:
Nov 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Found at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 11/27/23, and Are Subject To…Modification
The following deficiency was found at the time of the modification inspection conducted on 11/27/23, and are subject to programmatic review. Compliance Officer 1 : Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer 2: Christine Fiore Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The new outdoor activity area was not licensed at the time of the inspection, pending photos of the corrections.
Jul 17, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/17/23, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 7/17/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Amanda Valenzuela 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Survey was completed at the time of th
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