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Childery

Great Expectations Early Learning Center

1764 PASEO SAN LUIS, SIERRA VISTA, AZ 85635Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:5Not Regulated
Toddlers1:6Not Regulated
Preschool1:15Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

10 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 10 Findings
10 Important

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.

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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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