The Sandbox 2
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) and NAEYC accreditation. 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)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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 171
- 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 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
Feb 24, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on February 24, 2026, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on February 24, 2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were two personnel files reviewed. Both of the fingerprint clearance card 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. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rig
Jun 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on June 23, 2025, and Are…Modification
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the modification inspection conducted on June 23, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. *Approved the space change application to change the Rainbow Room (one year-old) into an infant room. Items discussed, but not limited to: * No walkers in the infant room.
Mar 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on March 3, 2025, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on March 3, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were two personnel files reviewed. Both 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 limited to: * C
Jul 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00086348 on July 10 - 11, 2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00086348 on July 10 - 11, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: in compliance at time of inspection. There were five staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were four children interviewed during this investigation. There was one staff file reviewed during this investigation. There was one child's file reviewed during this investigation. Others
Mar 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on March 4, 2024, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on March 4, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Amanda Valenzuela 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. Please complete and return a Written Documentation of Corrections via the o