Garden City Child Development Center - Buckeye
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 4 (out of 5) and NAC accreditation. 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)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
- 52
- 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 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (7). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Apr 30, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Annual Inspection Conducted on 4/30/2026Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the Annual Inspection conducted on 4/30/2026, and are subject to change pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided during the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed during the inspection. The DES group size checklist was compliant at the time of the inspection.
Aug 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 08/07/2025, and Are Subject…Modification
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 08/07/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The following facility area is approved for an increase in capacity; Infant Classroom
May 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 05.08.25, Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual compliance inspection conducted on 05.08.25, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Three fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were verified as valid through the DPS website. Please submit the Plan of Correction via the Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed, but not limited to: *Ensure all corners of diaper changing surfaces are free from debris. *Ens
Nov 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 11/01/2024 and Are Subject…Modification
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 11/01/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The following area is approved for use or increase in capacity; Infant Classroom Compliance Officer is Monika Jones
Jul 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 07/24/2024 and Are…Modification
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 07/24/2024 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 following was discussed but not limited to: *Monitoring/Ensuring the refrigerator temperature is maintained at 41 degrees or below. *The rules and expectations of Tummy Time for Infants. *The rules and expe
May 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 5/13/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 5/13/2024 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. Licensee will email the completed Emergency Disaster Contact that was given at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was emailed to the Licensee. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5
Jun 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 6/13/2023 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 6/13/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the portal within 10 business days. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of inspection. The DES Group size checklist was completed at the time of inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 6 of 6 staff members whose files were reviewed were verifie