Bright Horizons At Scottsdale Lincoln Health Network
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
- 159
- 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 8 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (7) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Apr 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation 166261 on 4.20.2026Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation 166261 on 4.20.2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. ***This was a self-report by the facility. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were as follows: Infants 2:3 Toddler 1 (1s) 1:6 Twos 2 (1/2s) 1:5 Pre 2 (3s) 1:8 KP1 (4/5s) 1:5 There were 6 staff interv
Sep 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation 146179 on 9.29.2025Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation 146179 on 9.29.2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit a Plan of Correction within 10 days. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were as follows: Infants - 1:3, 2:5 1s - 1:3, 1:6 2s - 1:6, 1:6 3s
Sep 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation 143447 on 9.9.2025Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation 143447 on 9.9.2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted through the portal at this time due to enforcement action. Ratios observed were as follows: Infants 2:6, 2:7 1's 2:11, 1:5
Aug 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 8/27/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/27/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 7 of 7 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website search.
Sep 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/3/2024 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 9/3/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 12 of 12 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower self-evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Group
Nov 22, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint #00064332 Investigation on 11/22/23Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00064332 investigation on 11/22/23. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Name of the Compliance Officer #1: Jennifer Flicker Name of the Compliance Officer #2: Fred Geyser The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:5 & 1:3; One year olds: 1:2 & 1:3; Two-year-olds: 1:5 & 1:7; T
Sep 6, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/6/2023, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 9/6/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. There were 4 staff files reviewed. Four of the 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. The Empo
Jun 23, 20231 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 6/23/23Modification
No deficiencies were found at the time of the modification inspection conducted on 6/23/23. A diapering area was added to Room 6. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker, Lead; and Name of Compliance Officer #2: Fred Geyser