Flagstaff Cooperative Preschool @ Puente de Hozho
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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 25
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 5/13/25 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 5/13/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Compliance Officer (C.O): Jamie Anderson The Written Documentation of Corrections was not accepted during the exit interview. 2 of 2 fingerprint cards were verified to be valid via the DPS website during the time of the inspection.
Dec 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Case # 00094035Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Case # 00094035, 00094036, 00094055 Investigation conducted on 12-11-2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. State Compliance Officer #1: Joel Guerrero State Compliance Supervisor# 2: Bill Manzelmann A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A written document of corrections was not accepted at the time of the investigation. Ratios observed were: Preschool: 2:14 Complainant contact on 12-9-2024
May 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 5/16/24 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 5/16/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Compliance Officer (C.O): Jamie Anderson The Written Documentation of Corrections was not accepted during the exit interview. 2 of 2 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