Black Mountain Science Academy
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
- 70
- 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 (3) and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection (Requested Diaper Changing Area and To…Modification
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification Inspection (requested diaper changing area and to provide care for 2 year-olds) conducted on 10/16/2025. The Notice Of Inspection Rights were provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: The requested diaper changing area will require a seamless and smooth surface for the area around the pass through window to the kitchen.
Sep 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 09/02/2025Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 09/02/2025. The Notice of Inspection Rights were provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 1 of 1 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection.
Sep 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 09/04/2024 and Is Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiency was observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 09/04/2024 and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The Empower Self-Evaluation survey was emailed to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer is Tara Farrell
Sep 6, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 09/06/2023Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 09/06/2023. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: Use of Brightwheel Follow-up with DCS Central Registry Check The Compliance Officer is Tara Farrell.