K.E.S.D.#28 - Norte Elemetary
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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 38
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Dec 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 12-04-2025Modification
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the modification inspection conducted on 12-04-2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: 1. Accessibility of the storage unit with rust. 2. Gap(s) in the fence. 3. 6" resilient surfacing moved under the fall zones.
Jul 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/24/2025, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/24/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed, but is not limited to: *Ensure the air purifier is secured; *Ensure parents and guardians are listing their entire address, rather than "same"; *Ensure th
Jul 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 7/21/2025, and Are Subject To…Modification
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 7/21/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A plan of correction is not needed at this time. Room B6 has been approved for use. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection.
Jul 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/29/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 7/29/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. 12 Children Emergency Cards were reviewed. 3 Staff files were reviewed. 3 Fingerprint cards were validated by DPS. The Empower Self- Assessment Checklist was completed at the Compliance inspection. The followin
Jul 24, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/24/2023 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 7/24/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the portal within 10 business days. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of inspection. The DES Group size checklist was completed at the time of inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members whose files were reviewed were verifie