Building Blocks Preschool
2040 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE, KINGMAN, AZ 86401Childery Rating: 5/5
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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
- 125
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jan 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 1-7-2026 and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 1-7-2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. 5 of 5 fingerprint cards were verified to be valid via the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey was sent to the Provider via email. There were no discrepancies with the DES Group Size at the time of the inspection.
Jan 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 1/16/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 1/16/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Submit the plan of corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the statement of deficiencies. Compliance Officer: W. Manzelmann The Compliance Officer reviewed 6 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 6 of 6 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The
Jul 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Case # 00086294 Investigation Conducted on 7/11/2024 and Are…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of case # 00086294 investigation conducted on 7/11/2024 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. A full nspection was not conducted at this time. Submit the Plan of Correction via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Compliance Officer: W. Manzelmann Ratios observed were: infants: 1:5 1's: 2:9
Apr 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of Case # 00081026 Investigation Conducted on 4/4/2024 and Are…Complaint
The following deficiency was observed at the time of case # 00081026 investigation conducted on 4/4/2024 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Please submit the Plan of Correction via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Compliance Officer: W. Manzelmann Ratios observed: infants: 2:8 1's: 2:11
Jan 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 1/19/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 1/19/2024 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. The Written Documentation of Corrections are due within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Compliance Officer: W. Manzelmann The Compliance officer reviewed 5 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The f
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