Lamar Head Start
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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- 52
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Found at the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/17/2025Compliance (Annual)
No deficiencies were found at the Compliance Inspection conducted on 9/17/2025, and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A Plan of Corrections is not required at this time. The following was discussed, but is not limited to: *Ensure fire extinguishers are maintained; *Ensure the soiled clothing container has a liner and; *Ensure the freezer temperature is maintained at 0 °F or below as required. The Compliance Officer provided a copy of the Notice of Inspection Righ
Oct 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of Complaint #92153 Investigation Conducted on 10/30/2024, Subject To…Complaint
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of Complaint #92153 investigation conducted on 10/30/2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1 spoke with the complainant on 10/31/2024. A full inspection was not conducted. The following room ratios were observed: 4's classroom: 2:15 and 2:18 Four staff members were interviewed during this investigation. One staff file was reviewed during this investigation. 1 of 1 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewe
Sep 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/19/2024 and Is Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiency was observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 9/19/2024 and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. Compliance Officer: Archana Navin
Sep 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed During the Compliance Inspection Conducted on September 20, 2023Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed during the compliance inspection conducted on September 20, 2023. Compliance Officer #1: Monika Jones Compliance Officer #2: Stacy Marchelli A complete inspection was conducted at this time. Two (2) fingerprint clearance cards were verified through the DPS website during the inspection.