SAU Child Care
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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 10
- 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 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Mar 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on March 9Midyear
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Mid-year Inspection conducted on March 9, 2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection.
Sep 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on September 11, 2025, Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on September 11, 2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was 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. Four of four fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact
Mar 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on March 04Midyear
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Mid-Year Inspection conducted on March 04, 2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Four of four fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Ratio: 1:3 Insurance: 08/08/25 CPR/First Aid: 04/26
Sep 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/23/24Compliance (Annual)
No deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 9/23/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Insurance 8/8/25 Gas 8/16/24 The empower checklist was emailed.
Mar 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on March 25Midyear
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the mid-year inspection conducted on March 25, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Four fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Liability Insurance: expires 08/08/24 Compliance Officer 1: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer 2: Amanda Valenzuela
Sep 26, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on September 26, 2023, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on September 26, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were four fingerprint clearance cards verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Gas Inspection: 08/10/23 Liability Insurance: expires 08/08/24 Compliance Officer 1: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer 2: Ryan Mapes