U3 Academy Childcare Center LLC
128 NORTH 7TH STREET, SIERRA VISTA, AZ 85635Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- 59
- 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 11 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (9) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Apr 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00165742 on April 23, 2026Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for case #00165742 on April 23, 2026. A focused 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. Ratios observed were: Infant’s classroom: 1:5 1’s classroom: 1:6 2’s classroom: 1:6 3’s and 4’s classroom: 1:8 There were 6 staff members interviewed during this investigation. Documentation
Jan 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on January 13, 2026…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on January 13, 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. A full inspection was conducted at this time. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete t
Apr 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Monitoring (Follow-up to the Enforcement Meeting) Inspection…Monitoring
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Monitoring (follow-up to the enforcement meeting) inspection conducted on 04/16/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. The DES group size was evaluated at the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this report.
Jan 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance and Monitoring (Follow Up From a Provider Meeting…Compliance (Annual) Monitoring
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance and monitoring (follow up from a Provider Meeting 1) inspection conducted on 1/15/25, 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. Compliance Officer: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer Supervisor: Lisa Emery Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of
Nov 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #92596 on November 7, 2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #92596 on November 7, 2024. A full inspection was not completed. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Supervisor Lisa Emery Ratios observed: Infants 1:3 1's/2's 1:5 2's 1:8 3's 1:8 4's/5's 1:7 1 of 1 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. There were 5 staff interviewed at the time of the investigation. There were 4 children interviewed
Oct 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case # 91114 on October 8, 2024, and Are…Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case # 91114 on October 8, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Ratios observed: Infants 1:3 1/2's 2:13 3's 1:10 3/4's 1:15 (out of ratio) There were 3 staff members interviewed at the time of the investigation. There were 8 children interviewed at the time of the investigation. Complainant was als
Oct 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Investigation for Case # 90633 on October 2, 2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct investigation for case # 90633 on October 2, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Ratios observed: Infants 1:4 One's/Two's 2:12 Three's 1:9 Four/Five: 1:9 There were three staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were two staff files reviewed during this investigation. There were th
Jun 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case # 00083368 on June 4, 2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case # 00083368 on June 4, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: in compliance at time of investigation. There were three staff members interviewed during this investigation. There was one staff files reviewed during this investigation. There was one child’s file reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: complainant Documentation observed was: class rost
Jan 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on January 25, 2024, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on January 25, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Two of two 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. Fire Inspection: (annual) 04/07/23 Sanitation Permit: expires 05/31/24 Gas I
Oct 10, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00062643 on October 10, 2023Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00062643 on October 10, 2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: in compliance at time of the investigation. There were two staff members interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: Children's emergency cards; sign-in and out logs; diaper logs, infant feeding instructions Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from
Aug 3, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on August 3, 2023, and Are…Monitoring
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the monitoring inspection conducted on August 3, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. There was one personnel file reviewed. The fingerprint clearance card was verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer Supervisor informed staff that they would need to move children and/or send children to classrooms that can main
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