M.U.S.D.#20 - Santa Cruz 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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Mar 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 03/23/2026 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 03/23/2026 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility representative at the time of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 day
Mar 31, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Compliance Inspection Was Conducted on 3/31/2025Compliance (Annual)
A Compliance inspection was conducted on 3/31/2025. A full inspection was completed. 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 Empower link was sent. The DES group size was observed to be compliant. Insurance is valid 7/1/24 until terminated Gas conducted 7/1/24 Sanitation permit expires 8/31/25 Fire conducted 4/4/24 Please complete the
Apr 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Compliance Inspection Conducted on April 24Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed during the Compliance inspection conducted on April 24, 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 10 days of receiving this Statement of Deficiencies. A link to the E