Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale
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
- 266
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 24, 20261 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation Conducted on 2/24/26 for Case #00159883Complaint
No deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint investigation conducted on 2/24/26 for case #00159883. This report is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were: School-age: 1:14, 1:10, 2:24 There were six staff interviewed during this investigation. There were three staff files reviewed during this investigation.
Sep 24, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/24/2025, And…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual compliance inspection conducted on 9/24/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Six of six Fingerprint Clearance Cards reviewed were verified as valid through the DPS website. The following was discussed, but not limited to: *New Rules effective 8/03/2025. *Annual training
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 9/24/2025, and Is Subject…Modification
The following deficiency was observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 9/24/2025, and is subject to change pending programmatic review. A Compliance inspection was also conducted, reference survey 160056. The following was discussed, but not limited to: *Water is accessible at all times. *Watering equipment is stored securely when not in use.
Sep 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual and Change of Space Utilization Compliance…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual and change of space utilization Compliance Inspection conducted on 9/25/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. These rooms were approved for use: Room 216 (Art), Room 218 (Art), Room 315 (Library). 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 Empow
Sep 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/13/23 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 9/13/23 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.