T.U.S.D.#1 - Safford Preschool
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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- 20
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on April 08, 2026, And…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiency was observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on April 08, 2026, and is 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. 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 LMS Portal within 10 da
Apr 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were Zero Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 4/17/24Compliance (Annual)
There were zero deficiencies found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 4/17/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility. The DES group size was evaluated at the time of the inspection. Insurance: expires 6/30/25 Fire: 1/16/25 Gas: 7/23/24 Sanitation: expires 1/31/26 Items discuss
May 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on May 14, 2024, Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on May 14, 2024, are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer Supervisor Lisa Emery 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Insurance 6/30/24 Fire 8/11/23 Gas 7/21/23 Sanitation 1/31/25 The empower checklist was emailed. Items discusses but not limited to include: fire evacuation times, fi
Oct 2, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection Conducted on October 2, 2023,…Initial Monitoring
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the initial monitoring inspection conducted on October 2, 2023, and subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Insurance 6/30/24 Fire 8/11/23 Gas 7/21/23 Sanitation 1/31/24 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance were found to be valid via the DPS website. Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days.
Aug 8, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Initial Inspection Conducted on August 8, 2023, and Are…Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the initial inspection conducted on August 8, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer Cara DeLessio Compliance Officer Supervisor Lisa Emery 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Gas inspection 7/21/23 (completed) Insurance 6/30/24 Please send a current copy of the fire inspection. Licensure is pending upon receipt and approval of the