L.U.S.D.#9 - Beaver Dam Elementary School
3436 EAST RIO VIRGIN ROAD, BEAVER DAM, AZ 86432Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- 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 (4). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 17, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 2/17/26Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiency was observed at the Compliance Inspection conducted on 2/17/26, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Surveyor
Feb 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 2/26/25 and Are Subject to Changes…Compliance (Annual)
No deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 2/26/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. The Written Documentation of Corrections was not accepted during the exit interview. 2 of 2 fingerprint cards were verified to be valid via the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey was not completed at the time of the inspection. The DES group size checklist was not co
Feb 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 2/29/24 and Are Subject to Changes…Compliance (Annual)
No deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 2/29/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Compliance Officer (C.O): Jamie Anderson 3 of3 fingerprint cards were verified to be valid via the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey was not completed at the time of the inspection. The DES group size checklist was not completed at the time of the inspection.
Feb 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Compliance Inspection That Was Scheduled Was Unable to Be Complete Due to Heavy Snow and Closed RoadsCompliance (Annual)
The Compliance Inspection that was scheduled was unable to be complete due to heavy snow and closed roads. The compliance inspection will be completed as soon as possible.