A Great Beginning, Inc.
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
- 105
- 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
Jun 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 6/23/2025 and Is Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiency was observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/23/2025 and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Facility Director at the beginning of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Self-Evaluation invitation link and the Emergency Disaster Contact Form were sent to
Jul 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 07/08/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 07/08/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Correction will not be accepted at this time. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self Evaluation link was emailed to the Provider. The DES group size requirements were observed in compliance at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview the
Oct 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation #00064020 on 10/19/2023Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation #00064020 on 10/19/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: 1-year-old children: 2:10 2-year-old children: 2:12 3-year-old children: 2:7 3/4-year-old children: 3:7 4/5-year-old children: 2:15 There were 2 staff interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Facility Director. The Compliance Officer #1 spoke to the complainant via telephone. Documentation
Jul 12, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/12/2023 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/12/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Emergency Disaster Contact form away completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES group size requirements were observed in co