M.U.S.D. #20 - Saddleback Elementary
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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3). None of the 3 findings were critical.
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Apr 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 04-09-2026, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the annual compliance inspection conducted on 04-09-2026, 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. BCCL Staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. The Notice of Inspection Rights was provided to the Licensee at the time of the Inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3
Apr 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Compliance Inspection Was Conducted on 4/11/2025Compliance (Annual)
A Compliance inspection was conducted on 4/11/2025, and the following deficiencies were cited and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website. The DES groupsize was observed to be compliant. The Empower link was sent to the provider. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the online portal within 10 days of receiving this report. Insurance 7/1/24 until terminated Fire 3/26/25 Gas 7/1/24
May 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Compliance Inspection Conducted on May 2Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed during the Compliance inspection conducted on May 2, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Celeste Angulo Compliance Officer #2: Stacy Marchelli 2 of the 2 fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were verified through the DPS website during the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing portal within ten days of receiving this Statement of Deficiencies. A link to the Empow