Sacred Heart Catholic School
207 WEST OAK STREET, NOGALES, AZ 85621Childery 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
- 50
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on March 12, 2026, Subject To…Monitoring
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on March 12, 2026, subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officers 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: *Submitting the Plan of Corrections via the Online Portal *Creating invoice and submitting payment for the annual license renewal through the Online Portal
Jan 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on January 14, 2026,…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on January 14, 2026, 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 Empower Survey link
Feb 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on February 04, 2025,…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on February 04, 2025, 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: Expired (Please send new report upon receipt) Gas: Expired 04/04/24 (Please send new report
Apr 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Monitor Inspection Conducted on 4/19/24Monitoring
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the monitor inspection conducted on 4/19/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer: Amanda Valenzuela Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies.
Feb 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 2/12/24, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 2/12/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer #2: Christine Fiore 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 Emp
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