Early Steps Learning
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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- 82
- 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 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (6). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Dec 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/2/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/2/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Notice Of Inspection Rights was provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact Group size was in com
Apr 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation ( #00128056)Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation ( #00128056). There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Complaint Inspection conducted on 4/22/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Ratios: Infants: 1:3 Toddlers (1/2 year-old children): 2:12 Preschool (3/5 year-old children): 1:14 There were 3 sta
Dec 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/4/2024Compliance (Annual)
No deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/4/2024. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights/Small Business Bill of Rights at the start of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact Group size was in compliance at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members were verified to b
Aug 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation (#00085779, 00085877)Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation (#00085779, 00085877). A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The ratios observed were: Infants: 1:2 Infants: 2:7 1 and 2-year-old children: 2:6 3-year-old children: 1:7 4 and 5-year-old children: 1:12 Others interviewed: Director, Owner. Documentation observed were: *Students sign-in/sign-out sheets, postings, and Parent Handbook. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00085779,
Mar 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 3/11/2024Modification
There were no deficiencies were observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 3/11/2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer is Sherri Pavlisick.
Dec 8, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/8/2023 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/8/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. Four staff files were reviewed at the time o