Luz de Arcoiris
2830 NORTH BITACHE DRIVE, NOGALES, AZ 85621Childery 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 10
- 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 9 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (7) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Apr 24, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on April 24, 2026,…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on April 24, 2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the Group Home with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The DES group size was evaluated at the time of the inspection.
Oct 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on October 10Midyear
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Mid-Year Inspection conducted on October 10, 2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Four fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Ratio: 3:8 Insurance: 07/24/26 CPR/First Aid: 06/27 Fingerprint Cards: 4 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Updated DES/DCS Background Check process
May 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 05/01/25, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the annual compliance inspection conducted on 05/01/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Four of four fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 07/24/25 Gas: 05/06/26 Items discussed, but not limited to, were as follows: *Sign in/out must include minimum of first initial, full last name *Update
Dec 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00094433 December 18, 2024 - January…Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00094433 December 18, 2024 - January 14, 2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer 1: Ryan Mapes Compliance Officer 2: Amanda Valenzuela Ratios observed were: *3 staff : 5 children There were four fingerprint clearance cards verified on the DPS website during the investigation. There were three staff members interviewed onsite during the complaint investigation. The
Oct 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Midyear Compliance Inspection Conducted on October 28, 2024,…Midyear
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Midyear Compliance Inspection conducted on October 28, 2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Five of five fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 07/24/25 1st Aid/CPR: 06/2025 Ratio: 3:7 Items discussed, but not limited to: -DES sign in/out sheets
May 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 5/6/24, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 5/6/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Amanda Valenzuela 5 of 5 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility.
Dec 12, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were Zero Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on 12/12/23Midyear
There were zero deficiencies found at the time of the mid-year inspection conducted on 12/12/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer: Amanda Valenzuela 6 of 6 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection.
Aug 25, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 8/25/23, and Are…Initial Monitoring
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the initial monitoring inspection conducted on 8/25/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Amanda Valenzuela 1 of 1 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time.
Jun 30, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Initial Inspection Conducted on 6/30/23Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the initial inspection conducted on 6/30/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Office Supervisor: Lisa Emery 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The home wa
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