West School C.A.S.P.E.R.
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
- 32
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4). None of the 4 findings were critical.
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Apr 16, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 4/30/26Monitoring
There were no deficiencies at the time of the monitoring inspection conducted on 4/30/26. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Depth of resilient surfacing. *Extension cords. *Empower requirements.
Apr 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Compliance Inspection Was Conducted on 4/14/2025Compliance (Annual)
A Compliance inspection was conducted on 4/14/2025, and the following deficiencies were cited and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website. The DES group size was observed to be compliant. The Empower link was sent to the provider. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the online portal within 10 days of receiving this report. Insurance 7/1/25 Fire 2/12/25 Gas 4/15/25
May 31, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of This Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #84787 on 5/31/2024Complaint
The purpose of this Inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #84787 on 5/31/2024. A full inspection was not conducted. Interviews were conducted at the City of Coolidge Parks and Recreation main office, and via phone. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC Ratios observed- none, the facility is closed for summer break. There were 2 staff interviewed. There was a witness interviewed. The Complainant was interviewed. Documentation observed was: I
Apr 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Compliance Inspection Was Conducted on 4/4/2024Compliance (Annual)
A Compliance inspection was conducted on 4/4/2024. The following deficiencies were cited and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the inspection. The Empower survey was completed. The DES group size was observed to be compliant. Insurance - 7/1/2024 Fire - 9/8/2022 Sanitation - 8/31/2024 Please complete the Plan of Corrections via th