Desert Rock Preschool And Childcare
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.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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- 145
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5). None of the 5 findings were critical.
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Jul 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/29/25, and Are Subject…Modification
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/29/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer observed the activity area intended to be used for infant children. The additional infant area is not licensed. The Compliance Officer informed the Director that the current license expires on 7/31/2025 and will need to be renewed online via the Portal.
Apr 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Compliance Inspection Was Conducted on 4/1/2025Compliance (Annual)
A Compliance inspection was conducted on 4/1/2025, and the following deficiencies were cited and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website. The DES group size was observed to be compliant. The Empower link was sent to the provider. Please complete the Plan of Correction on the online portal within 10 days of receiving this report. Insurance 9/11/2025 Sanitation 11/30/2025 Fire 2/27/202
Jun 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 6/6/2024, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 6/6/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the online Portal within 10 days of receiving this report. The DES group size was compliant. The Empower survey was sent. Fire - 4/18/2024 Insurance- 9/
Mar 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Modification Inspection Was Conducted on 3/1/2024Modification
A modification inspection was conducted on 3/1/2024. A full inspection was not conducted. Infant care was added to the license. Room 4 was added and inspected for compliance. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC Please complete the Plan of Correction on the online portal within 10 days of receiving this report.
Jun 14, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 6/14/23, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 6/14/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer - Cara DeLessio 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receiving this report. The Empower survey was completed. Fire -6/16/2021 Insurance -9/11/2023 Gas -none Sanitation -11/30/20