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Childery

San Pedro Valley Daycare And Preschool

1275 EAST BARNEY LANE, BENSON, AZ 85602Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Toddlers, Preschool
Licensed capacity
54
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:6Not Regulated
Preschool1:15Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 3 Findings
3 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3). None of the 3 findings were critical.

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  1. Oct 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on October 21, 2025, and Are…Compliance (Annual)

      There were no deficiencies found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on October 21, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were two personnel files reviewed. Both of the clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Items discussed, but not limited to: * Gate on playground * Tiles in bathroom

  2. Oct 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on October 22, 2024, and Are…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on October 22, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were three personnel files reviewed. All three of the fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Complete and submit a Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Items discussed, but not limite

  3. Oct 23, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on October 23, 2023, and Are…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on October 23, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Christine Fiore A full inspection was conducted at this time. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete and return a Written Documentation of Corrections via t