Gethsemane Lutheran Church & School
1035 EAST GUADALUPE ROAD, TEMPE, AZ 85283Childery Rating: 4/5
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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
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 178
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 (6), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Jan 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation #00155854Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation #00155854. A full inspection was not 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. Ratios: 1-year-old children: 2:6 2-year-old children: 3:9 2/3 year-old children: 2:3 3-year-old children: 2:9 4-year-old children: 1:4 4/5-year-old children:1 :8 There were 4 staff members interviewed during this in
Aug 15, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 08/15/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 08/15/2025 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 Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was emailed at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact form was completed at the time of the ins
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 8/15/2025 and Are Subject…Modification
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 8/15/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The following area is approved for use by the facility: Diaper Changing area in Building #2 Classroom #3 Worship Center
Aug 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 08/20/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 08/20/2024 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 Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was emailed at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact form was completed at the time of the ins
Jul 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 07/19/2024Modification
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 07/19/2024. The following areas are approved for facility use; The Play Space Chapel Room The MPR Building 2 Room #2 for One's A full inspection was not conducted at this time. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: Ensure capacities are posted in all activity areas. Compliance Officer is Monika Jones
Aug 24, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 08/24/2023, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 08/24/2023, 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 Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection.
Aug 3, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 08/03/2023Modification
There were no deficiencies at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 08/03/2023, and is subject to change pending programmatic review. **Please submit the updated Architect Plans and Pictures of the classrooms completely set up. Note: A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: Andrea Rach
Aug 1, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies at the Time of Complaint #60897 Investigation Conducted on 8/1/2023Complaint
There were no deficiencies at the time of Complaint #60897 investigation conducted on 8/1/2023. Compliance Officer #1 spoke with the Complainant on 8/1/2023. A full inspection was not conducted. There were no children present at the facility at the time of the inspection as the school was closed for summer break. Three staff members were interviewed during this investigation. One staff file was reviewed during this investigation. 1 of 1 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were vali
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