Great Expectations Early Learning Center
1764 PASEO SAN LUIS, SIERRA VISTA, AZ 85635Childery 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.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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 166
- 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 10 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (9) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 10 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on April 8, 2026,…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on April 8, 2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. 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 LMS Portal within 10
Mar 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00161439 on March 13, 2026Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for case #00161439 on March 13, 2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the Facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Pre-K Classroom: 2:9 Pre-K Classroom: 2:6 Infants Classroom: 2:1 One's Classroom: 1:5 One's Classroom: 1:3 One's Classroom: 1:5 Twos Classroom: 2:4 Three's Classroom: 1:10
Apr 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 04/16/2025, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 04/16/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 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 emailed to the facility. The DES group size was evaluated at
Apr 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00126091 on 4/11/25Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00126091 on 4/11/25. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: 3s - 1:7 2s - 3:11 Pre-K 3:14 1s - 1:5 1s - 1:3 1s - 1:5 Infants - 1:3 Infants 1:2 There were 11 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Complainant Documentation observed was: Parent Handbook Infants and
Dec 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00094570 on 12/19/24Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00094570 on 12/19/24. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer: Amanda Valenzuela 1 of 1 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infant 1 - 1:5 Infant 2 - 1:5 Ones 1 - 1:4 Ones 2 - 1:3 Ones 3 - 1:6 Twos - 3:13 Threes - 2:9 Fours 1 - 1:10 Fours 2 - 3:17 Fours 3 - 2:14 Th
Jun 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00083747 on June 4, 2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00083747 on June 4, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: in compliance at time of investigation. There were five staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were three staff files reviewed during this investigation. There was one child’s file reviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: class rosters, attendance forms, documents
May 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on May 22, 2024, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on May 22, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were two personnel files reviewed. Both of the fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Complete and submit a Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. * Submit a copy of a current gas inspection
Apr 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00078975 on April 4, and May 6, 2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00078975 on April 4, and May 6, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: in compliance at time of inspection. There were eight staff members interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: complainant Documentation observed was: class journal, emails, sign-in and out logs, documentation provided by complainant. Upon completion of the complaint investiga
Feb 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00067300 and #00068139 on February 5,…Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00067300 and #00068139 on February 5, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: in compliance at time of inspection. There were six staff members interviewed during this investigation. There was one child’s file reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Documentation observed was: emergency card, diaper log, sign-in and out logs, daily report log, infec
Dec 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00066957 on December 20, 2023Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00066957 on December 20, 2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: in compliance at time of investigation. There were five staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were four personnel files reviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed: Written staff statements, rosters, diaper logs, child's emergency card and sign-in and out log. Up
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