St. Andrew's Preschool & Day Care Center
969 WEST COUNTRY CLUB DR., 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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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
- 55
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 26, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on March 26, 2026,…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on March 26, 2026, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officers provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the
Apr 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 04/07/25, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the annual compliance inspection conducted on 04/07/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The DES group size was evaluated at the time of the inspection. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 05/17/25 Fire: 09/03/25 (State) Gas: 09/17/25 Items discussed, but not limited to, were
Aug 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Modification Inspection (Application #AZFA1720548084729797) Conducted On…Modification
No deficiencies were found at the time of the Modification Inspection (Application #AZFA1720548084729797) conducted on August 29, 2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Items discussed, but not limited to: -Put N/A on child emergency card if second parent/guardian is not listed -Possible future expansion of facility/program -Requirements to add Infants and One-Year-Old children -Diapering requirements -Toys and manipulatives containing magnets -Updated Entrance Letter and
Apr 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 4/17/24, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 4/17/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer #2: Ryan Mapes 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time, pending fingerprint card violations. The Empower Survey was emailed to the
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