Evergreen Academy Preschool
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
- 105
- 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 9 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Mar 25, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 3-25-2026 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 3-25-2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 4 of 4 fingerprint cards were verified to be valid via the DPS website during the time of the inspection. BCCL staff sent The Empower Survey via email. There were no disc
Feb 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Case # 00156186 and Case # 00158427 Investigation Conducted…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Case # 00156186 and Case # 00158427 Investigation conducted on 2-9-2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Return the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Ones- 3:5 Threes- 3:12 There were 5 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 0 children interviewed during
Mar 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 3/21/25 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 3/21/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. The Written Documentation of Corrections was not accepted during the exit interview. 5 of 5 fingerprint cards were verified to be valid via the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey was not completed at the time of the inspection. The DES group size checklist wa
Nov 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 11/6/24 and Are Subject to Changes…Monitoring
No deficiencies were observed at the time of the monitoring inspection conducted on 11/6/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer (C.O): Jamie Anderson Compliance Officer Supervisor (COS): William Manzelmann
Sep 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Case #00089436 Investigation Conducted on 9/4/24 and Are…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of case #00089436 investigation conducted on 9/4/24 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officers: J. Anderson; Compliance Officer Supervisor: W. Manzelmann Ratios observed: Infants - 1:3 1's - 2:9 2s - 2:9 Pre K - 2:11 3's+ - 3:18 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation There were 4 staff files reviewed during this investigat
Mar 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance and Complaint #00081831 Inspection Conducted On…Complaint Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance and complaint #00081831 inspection conducted on 3/26/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: J. Anderson 2 staff were interviewed during the investigation A full inspection was conducted at this time. The Written Documentation of Corrections was not accepted during the exit interview. 7 of 7 fingerprint cards were verified to be valid via the DPS website during the time of
Jan 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Case # 00067841 Investigation Conducted on 1/23/24 and Are…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of case # 00067841 investigation conducted on 1/23/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Return the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer (C.O): Jamie Anderson Compliance Officer Supervisor: Bill Manzelmann Ratios observed: infants: 1:4
Jul 18, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Inspection Conducted on 7/18/23 and Are Subject…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint inspection conducted on 7/18/23 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were 3 staff interviwed during the investigation Compliance Officers: J. Anderson and J. Guerrero A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Written Documentation of Corrections was not accepted during the exit interview.
Jun 22, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Inspection Conducted on 6/22/23 and Are Subject…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint inspection conducted on 6/22/23 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Written Documentation of Corrections was not accepted during the exit interview. 1 of 1 fingerprint cards were verified to be valid via the DPS website during the time of the inspection. 2 staff were interviewed during the investigation. 1 staff file was reviewed