C.G.E.S.D.#4 - Desert Willow Pre-K Program
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
- 58
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Child Transportation Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 5/12/26. A Focused Inspection Was Conducted.Modification
May 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Compliance Inspection Was Conducted on 5/14/2025Compliance (Annual)
The Compliance inspection was conducted on 5/14/2025. The following deficiencies were cited and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The DES group size was observed to be compliant. The Empower survey link was sent to the provider. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the online portal within 10 days and submit documentation of inspection reports for Fire, Gas, and Insurance.
Sep 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- An Initial Monitoring Inspection Was Conducted on 9/3/2024Initial Monitoring
An Initial Monitoring inspection was conducted on 9/3/2024. No deficiencies were cited. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC The following was discussed but not limited to: Rosters Playground equipment safety Allergies Mixing groups on the playground Field Trips
Jul 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- An Initial Inspection Was Conducted on 7/16/2024Compliance (Initial)
An Initial Inspection was conducted on 7/16/2024, the following deficiencies were cited and are subject to programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC Compliance Officer Supervisor- Lisa Emery 6 of 6 fingerprint cards were verified on the DPS website to be valid during the inspection. Insurance -valid 7/1/23 until terminated Fire inspection not completed Licensure is pending submission of an accepted Plan of Corrections and a Fire Inspection from the State Fire