Q.C.U.S.D.#95 - Gateway Polytechnic Academy
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
- 148
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (6). None of the 6 findings were critical.
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Oct 17, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/17/2025, And…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual compliance inspection conducted on 10/17/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. 10 of 10 Fingerprint Clearance Cards reviewed were valid through the DPS Portal. The following was discussed, but not limited to: *Individualized Plans for enrolled children with special healt
- There Were No Deficiencies at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 10/17/2025Modification
There were no deficiencies at the time of the modification inspection conducted on 10/17/2025. A Plan of Correction is not required for this report. No staff files were reviewed during this inspection. One indoor activity area was observed during this inspection. The following was discussed, but not limited to: *Provide the accurate square footage for the intended use of Room N115.
Nov 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on November 8, 2024, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed during the annual compliance inspection conducted on November 8, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Celeste Angulo Compliance Officer #2: Patti Longman 8 of the 8 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 t
Jul 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 07/18/2024, Subject To…Modification
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 07/18/2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO): Pat Morgan-Martinez A full inspection was not conducted. The following items were discussed but not limited to: **Hazardous substances kept inaccessible to children **Diaper changing area kept in a clean and sanitary condition **Evacuation map requirements
Aug 24, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 8/24/2023Modification
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the modification inspection conducted on 8/24/2023. Compliance Officer #1: Sherri Pavlisick Compliance Officer #2: David Ramos The addition of room N 114 was approved at this time for use. The following item was discussed, but not limited to: *Special Needs diapering
Jun 16, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 6/16/2023 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/16/2023 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. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact form was completed at the time of the in