Flagstaff Christian 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.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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:15 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
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Sep 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/11/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 9/11/2024 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. Compliance Officers: W. Manzelmann, J, Anderson The Compliance Officer reviewed 3 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The following assessments were completed: DES Group Size Evaluation and the Empower Program Assessment was em
Sep 15, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Compliance Officer Observed No Deficiencies at the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/15/23Compliance (Annual)
The compliance officer observed no deficiencies at the compliance inspection conducted on 9/15/23. A full inspection was conducted at this time. The compliance officer was Shawna Gonzalez. 4 of 4 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.