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Childery

First steps Preschool LLC

1350 E MONREAL LN, SAN LUIS, AZ 85349Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Group Child Care Home
Age groups served
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
Licensed capacity
10
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:5Not Regulated
Toddlers1:6Not Regulated
Preschool1:15Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

7 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 7 Findings
Most recent: Feb 4, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
7 Important

Across 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3). None of the 7 findings were critical.

See All 7 Inspection Visits
  1. Feb 4, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Midyear Inspection Conducted on February 4Midyear

      There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Midyear Inspection conducted on February 4, 2026, subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the Group Home with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection.

  2. Sep 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on September 9, 2025, and Are…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on September 9, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was 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. Five of five fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete th

  3. Apr 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Midyear Inspection Conducted on April 24, 2025, Subject To…Midyear

      There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Midyear inspection conducted on April 24, 2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection.

  4. Oct 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on October 22, 2024, and Are…Compliance (Annual)

      There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on October 22, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Four of four fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Amanda Valenzuela The link for the Empower Survey was emailed to the facility following the inspection. Certificate of Liability Insurance

  5. Jul 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on July 23Midyear

      There were no deficiencies found at the time of the mid-year inspection conducted on July 23, 2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Amanda Valenzuela Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection.

  6. Jan 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 1/9/24, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 1/9/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer #2: Brenda Alubowicz 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey link was emailed to the facility. Insurance: 8/15/24 Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online port

  7. Jul 11, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on 7/11/22Midyear

      There were no deficiencies found at the time of the mid-year inspection conducted on 7/11/22, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer: Brenda Alubowiccz Compliance Officer Supervisor: Lisa Emery 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection.

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