L.E.S.D.#25 - Estrella Mountain Elementary 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.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
- 59
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 4/20/2026 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 4/20/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspections Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation link to the Provider. The DES Group Size requirements were observed i
Apr 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 4/23/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 4/23/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspections Rights was given to the facility director at the beginning of the inspection. The Plan of Correction will not be accepted at this time. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was emailed to the Provider. The Empower Self-Evaluation link was emailed to the Provider. The DES Group Size
Apr 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 4/24/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 4/24/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Correction will not be accepted at this time. The Empower Self-Evaluation link was emailed to the Provider. The DES Group Size was observed in compliance at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the in
Jul 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 7/20/2023 and Are Subject…Modification
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 7/20/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not completed at this time. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Please ensure peeling wallpaper is repaired in Room 308. *Please ensure the fire extinguisher in Room 307 is serviced and the tag updated not later than 7/31/2023. *Reviewed roster and supervisio