Young Explorers 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.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
- 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 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
Apr 21, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case # 00162702 on April 21, 2026Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for case # 00162702 on April 21, 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: Infants classroom (Green room): 2:2 1's classroom (Blue room): 2:7 2's and 3's classroom (Purple room): 3:12 4's and 5's classroom (Yellow room): 1:13 There were 9 staff m
May 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 05/30/2025, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 05/30/2025, 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. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility. The DES group size was evaluated at
Jun 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on June 5, 2024, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on June 5, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Insurance 6/30/24 Fire 5/8/25 Gas 5/14/24 Sanitation 6/30/24 Auto 6/28/24 Pool 7/31/24 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. The DES group size was observed The empower checklist was emailed. Please complete the plan of correction
Jun 12, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on June 12, 2023, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on June 12, 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. Items discussed, but not limited to: * DCS su