S.C.U.S.D.#20 - Rice Primary School
100 SAN CARLOS AVENUE, SAN CARLOS, AZ 85550Childery 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.3 / 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 3 (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 3 (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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 20
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 (5). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Oct 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/21/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/21/2025 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 emailed at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact form was completed at the time of the ins
May 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Monitoring Inspection Scheduled on 05/15/2025 Was Unable to Be Conducted Due to the Facility ClosureMonitoring
The Monitoring Inspection scheduled on 05/15/2025 was unable to be conducted due to the facility closure. When the CO arrived at the facility to conduct the monitoring inspection, the CO learned that there had been some changes to the facility and that the program had closed early due to the changes. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: Ensure documentation is submitted to the Department for designated persons' change as needed.
Nov 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/05/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/05/2024 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 emailed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members
Aug 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- **AMENDED** The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 08/26/2024…Monitoring
**AMENDED** The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 08/26/2024 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 emailed at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact form was completed at the ti
Nov 8, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/8/23Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed during the Compliance inspection conducted on 11/8/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Jennifer Forschino Compliance Officer #2: Stacy Marchelli A complete inspection was conducted at this time. During the inspection, three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within ten days of receipt of the State
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