Best Friends Preschool 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.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- 96
- 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 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (8). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of This Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint Investigation #00164750 on 4/07/2026Complaint
The purpose of this inspection was to conduct Complaint Investigation #00164750 on 4/07/2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The following ratios were observed: *Infants: 3:12 *Ones 2:11 *Ones: 2:10 Four staff members were interviewed as part of this investigation. The following documents were reviewed: *Rosters *Incident Reports *Diaper changing logs *Activities Reports Upon completion of Compl
Mar 27, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of This Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint Investigation #00163447 on 3/27/2026Complaint
The purpose of this inspection was to conduct Complaint Investigation #00163447 on 3/27/2026. A full inspection was not conducted. A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The following ratios were observed: *Infants: 1:4 *Ones/Twos: 2:11 *Threes - Six: 2:18 The complainant was interviewed as part of this investigation. There were four staff members interviewed as part of this investigation. One of one Fingerprint Clearance Card reviewed was valid through the
Jan 27, 20262 Findings2 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 1/27/2026, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed during the annual compliance inspection conducted on 1/27/2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A Modification inspection was also conducted, reference inspection 167178. Please submit the Plan of Corrections through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Licensee was provided with the Notice of Inspection Rights. The following was discussed, but not limited to: *Refrigerator
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed During the Modification Inspection Conducted on 1/27/2026Modification
There were no deficiencies observed during the Modification Inspection conducted on 1/27/2026, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full Annual Compliance inspection was also conducted, reference inspection #0167030.
Jul 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 7/30/2025 and Is Subject…Modification
The following deficiency was observed at the time of the modification inspection conducted on 7/30/2025 and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. A full inspection was not conducted.
Feb 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 02/04/2025 Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 02/04/2025 subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Monika Jones Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The following was discussed bu
Oct 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation (Case# 91415) Conducted on 10/28/2024,…Complaint
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Complaint investigation (Case# 91415) conducted on 10/28/2024, subject to change pending programmatic review. The investigation was completed on 10/28/2024. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Monika Jones A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: 1's/2's - 1:4 3's - 1:9 4's - 1:10 5 staff were interviewed. Documentation reviewed: daily classroom roste
Feb 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 02/06/2024, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 02/06/2024, 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 was complete at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 staff member