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Childery

S.U.S.D.#30 - Early Childhood Center

16170 S STARLIGHT VIEW LANE, SAHUARITA, AZ 85629Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects 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

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
Not Available
Licensed capacity
145
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:5Not Regulated
Toddlers1:6Not Regulated
Preschool1:15Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 4 Findings
Most recent: Dec 22, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
4 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4). None of the 4 findings were critical.

See All 4 Inspection Visits
  1. Dec 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Modification Inspection (Application AZFA1760029587070874)…Modification

      There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Modification Inspection (Application AZFA1760029587070874) conducted on December 22. 2025, 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. The following was discussed but not limited to: *Restroom storage *Garbage cans must be lined and have a lid if storin

  2. Dec 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on December 08,…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on December 08, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The following w

  3. Dec 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on December 09, 2024,…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on December 09, 2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 07/01/25 Fire: 12/04/24 Gas: 01/17/25 Sanitation: 05/31/25 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Upda

  4. Dec 15, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/15/23, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 12/15/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer : Amanda Valenzuela 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility a

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