Outer Limits School
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) and NAC accreditation. 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)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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 197
- 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 13 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (12) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 13 Inspection Visits
Jan 30, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case 00157400 on January 30, 2026Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for case 00157400 on January 30, 2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants - 2:6 Ones - 1:4 Twos - 1:8 Threes - 1:6 Fours - 1:14 There were 7 staff members interviewed during this investigation. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were
Jan 28, 20261 Finding1 Important
- AMENDED 3/16/2026Complaint Compliance (Annual)
AMENDED 3/16/2026, The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection and investigation conducted for Complaints # 00156454 and 00155776 on 01/28/26, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. A full inspection was conducted at this time. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants - 2:7 Ones - 1:5 T
Dec 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00152895 on 12/12/25Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for case #00152895 on 12/12/25. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants - 1:3 Ones - 1:4 Twos - 2:10 Threes - 1:10 Fours - 1:12 School Age - 2:28 There were 4 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 5 children interv
Dec 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00152731 on 12/09/25Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for case #00152731 on 12/09/25. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants - 2:7 Ones - 1:4 Twos - 1:6 Twos - 1:6 Threes - 2:8 Fours - 1:13 School Age - 1:16 School Age - 1:8 There were 4 staff members interviewed during this investigation.
Sep 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00144611 on 9/12/25Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for case #00144611 on 9/12/25. There were zero deficiencies observed at the time of the Complaint Investigation, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants - 1:3 Ones - 2:3 Twos - 2:7 Twos - 1:
Feb 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 2/7/25, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 2/7/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer: Amanda Valenzuela Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Please submit a photo of the corrected deficiency.
Sep 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on September 9, 2024, and A…Monitoring
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the monitoring inspection conducted on September 9, 2024, and a subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Amanda Valenzuela 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days.
May 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case # 84947 on May 29, 2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case # 84947 on May 29, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Ratios: Infants 1:3 One year old's 1:4 Young two year old's 1:8 Older two year old's 1:8 Three year old's 2:13 Four/Five year old's 1:13 School Age 3:25 There were five staff members interviewed during this investigation. Complainant was interviewed. Upon completion of the complaint inv
May 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conducted a Complaint Investigation for Case # 00082394 and #00084570 on May 20,…Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conducted a complaint investigation for case # 00082394 and #00084570 on May 20, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer Supervisor Lisa Emery Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz 1 of 1 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Ratios observed: Infants 1:3 One-Year-Old's 1:6 Young Two-Year-Old's 1:8 Older Two-Year-Old's 1:7 Three/Four-Year-Old's 2:13 Four-Year-Old's - 1:11 Four/F
Apr 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigations for Case # 82167 and 82188 on April 2, 2024,…Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigations for case # 82167 and 82188 on April 2, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Laurie McKenna 1 of 1 fingerprint clearance card was observed during the investigation. Ratios observed: Infants -1:2 1's - 1:6 2's - 2:13 2's/3's - 2:9 3's - 1:13 4's - 1:10 4's/5's - 1:13 school-age 1
Mar 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on March 12, 2024, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on March 12, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Laurie McKenna 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Insurance 4/3/24 Fire 10/10/24 Gas 4/13/23 Sanitation 7/3/124 DES group size was observed. The empower checklist was emailed. Please complete the plan of cor
Sep 6, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #63004 on September 6, 2023Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #63004 on September 6, 2023. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Ratios observed: Infants 1:5 1/2 year old's 3:12 2/3 year old's 1:7 2/3 year old's 2:11 4 year old's 1:12 4 year old's 1:10 School Age 2:18 There were 7 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 staff files reviewed during this investigation. 2 of 2 fingerpr
Jun 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on June 29, 2023, and Are…Monitoring
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the monitoring inspection conducted on June 29, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Pool Permit expires 7/31/23 1 of 1 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Please complete the plan of correction via the on line portal within 10 days.