Tricia's Learning Center
1520 W CAMINO ANTIGUA, SAHUARITA, AZ 85629Childery 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.3 / 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 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 85
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Nov 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on November 17,…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on November 17, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The Empower Sel
Feb 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #109200 February 18-March 10, 2025Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #109200 February 18-March 10, 2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: *2:4 Infants *3:13 Toddlers/Twos *1:9 Three/Fours *2:9 Four/Fives There were five staff members interviewed onsite during the complaint investigation. There were seven children interviewed onsite during the complaint investigation. The Compliance Officer also corresponded with Sahuari
Nov 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on November 21, 2024,…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on November 21, 2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. 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. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 11/02/25 Fire: 09/21/24 (Please send updated fire inspection upon receipt) Items discussed, but not limit
Mar 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00079428 on March 19 and April 23, 2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00079428 on March 19 and April 23, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: in compliance at time of inspection. There were four staff members interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: complainant Documentation observed was: class roster, pictures, child's sign-in and out log, child's emergency card Upon completion of the complaint investigation,
Nov 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on November 27, 2023, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on November 27, 2023, 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 Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. DES group was evaluated at the time of the
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