Grace Fellowship Preschool & Child Care
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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 33
- 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 (6) and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Feb 17, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Complaint Investigation (#00157168) Was Attempted on 02.17.26Complaint
A complaint investigation (#00157168) was attempted on 02.17.26, and was unable to be conducted due to an unreported school closure. The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation (#00157168) on 02.25.26. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officers provided a paper copy of the Notice of the Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the facility Director at the time of the inspection. A plan of corrections will not b
Dec 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Inspection Conducted on 12.08.25, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual inspection conducted on 12.08.25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Bill of Rights to the facility director at the time of the inspection. A link to the Empower Self-Evaluation was sent to the facility director. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was completed at the time of the inspection. Three fing
Jul 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed During the Modification Inspection Conducted on 7/24/2025Modification
There were no deficiencies observed during the Modification Inspection conducted on 7/24/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Facility Director. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed and not limited to: *Toilet brushes and plungers will be inaccessible to enrolled children *Lysol wipes and Glade Plug Ins will be inaccessible to enrolled children *Occupied activity rooms will ha
Feb 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation #00115643 on 02/20/2025Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation #00115643 on 02/20/2025. This was a self-report by the facility. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Rights was given to the Licensee at the beginning of the inspection. The plan of correction will not be accepted at this time. Ratios observed were: C5 (4-5-year-old children): 1:14 C4 (3-5-year-old children): 1:6 There were
Dec 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/11/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/11/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Submit the Plan of Corrections using the AZDHS Licensing Portal within ten (10) days from the date the Statement of Deficiencies is received. The Empower Self-Evaluation survey was emailed to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Notice O
Dec 14, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on /2023 and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on /2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The Empower Self-Evaluation was emailed on the day of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed bu
Aug 4, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 8/4/2023 and Is Subject…Modification
The following deficiency was observed at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 8/4/2023 and is subject to change pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the portal within 10 business days. Compliance Officer #1: Gwen Shawley A full inspection was not conducted.