Guidepost Montessori at Goodyear
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
- 213
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
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Jan 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 01/09/2026 and Are…Initial Monitoring
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection conducted on 01/09/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following information was discussed, but no
Dec 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation #150771 on 12/02/2025Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation #150771 on 12/02/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Facility Director at the beginning of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:4 1s-3s: 2:7, 1:4, 2:10, 1:4 3s-6s: 2:19, 1:10 Documentation observed: classroom rosters, diaper logs, and 2 staff files There
Sep 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Initial Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/29/2025 And…Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Compliance Inspection conducted on 9/29/2025 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 Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights to the facility at the time of inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 26 of 26 staff members were verified to be val