International School Of Tucson
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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 365
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case 00158851 on February 13, 2026Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for case 00158851 on February 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: Infants 2:7 Cubs 1s 2:3 Transition Spanish 4s 2:13 Foundation French 4s 1:10 Reception Spanish 3s and 4s 1:7 Reception Chinese 3s. 4s and 5s 1:11 Classroom 1 3s and 4s
Dec 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00151326 and a Compliance Inspection…Complaint Compliance (Annual)
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation for case #00151326 and a Compliance inspection on December 1, 2025. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Staff : Children Infants: 2 ; 6 Cubs, Younger Ones: 1 : 5 Cottontails, 18-24 months: 2 : 5 Owls, Two Year olds: 2 : 9 After Care: 2 : 10 Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from staff interviews, that the allegation lacked suff
Jan 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on January 19, 2025, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on January 19, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Chirstine Fiore Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies.
Aug 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Modification InspectionModification
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Modification inspection, conducted on August 13, 2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Classrooms 10A and 10B were approved for use effective August 14, 2024. Items discussed but not limited to -Diapering -Choking hazards -Staff Training
Jan 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 1/19/24, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 1/19/24, 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. The Empower Survey link was emailed to the facility. The DES group size was observed at the time of the inspection. Insurance: 9/1/24 Fire: 1/30/23 Gas: 1/29/23 Sanit