V.U.S.D.#20 - Ocotillo Ridge Early Childhood And School Age Program
10170 S WHITE LIGHTNING LANE, VAIL, AZ 85641Childery 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
- 137
- 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 (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Investigation Was to Conduct Complaint #00168166 Investigation on May 12, 2026Complaint
The purpose of the investigation was to conduct Complaint #00168166 investigation on May 12, 2026. A focused inspection was conducted The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were: in compliance at time of inspection. There were five staff interviewed during this investigation. There were two staff files reviewed during this investigati
Dec 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on December 8, 2025, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on December 8, 2025, 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. * Submit a copy of a current fire inspect
Dec 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on December 10, 2024, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on December 10, 2024, 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. * Send a copy of the current fire ins
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