H.U.S.D.#60 - Elona P. Cooley Early Childhood Dev. Center/ Cooley Middle School
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
- 316
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 2/10/2026 and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 2/10/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation link to the Provider. The Notice Of Inspection Rights was provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 10 of 10 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the
Mar 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 03/06/2025 Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 03/06/2025 subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. 17 of 17 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The following was discussed but not limited to: **Criminal history affidavit, Direct Service affidavit, and fingerprint c
Aug 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 08/01/2024, Subject To…Modification
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 08/01/2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez A full inspection was not conducted. The following was discussed but not limited to: **Roster/ratio requirements when staff leave an activity area with/without children **Staff qualification/file requirements for school district personnel providing services to enrolled children (i.e. oc
Apr 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 4/17/24, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 4/17/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Jennifer Forschino Compliance Officer #2: Monika Jones A full inspection was conducted at this time. 12 of 12 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receip