W.E.S.D.#6 - Acacia School
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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 185
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Nov 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Observed at the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/6/2025Compliance (Annual)
No deficiencies were observed at the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/6/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: New rules, effective 8/3/2025.
Nov 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/20/2024 And…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/20/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the following: 1) Modification request to correct the number of toilets to 11 and sanitary sinks to 6 for a total of 6 sanitary units. The Empower self-evaluation was emailed to the director. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was completed on site. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff
Dec 6, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/6/2023 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/6/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. The Head Start program was unable to be inspected as the program was not operating at this location for this school year. 3 of 3 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower self-evaluation was completed at the tim
Dec 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Compliance Inspection for the Head Start Program Could Not Be Conducted on 12/5/2023Compliance (Annual)
The compliance inspection for the Head start program could not be conducted on 12/5/2023, due to the temporary closure of the program. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker