Heartprints Montessori
1735 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE, TEMPE, AZ 85281Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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
- 59
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jul 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #00137435 Investigation Conducted on 7/28/25 and Are…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00137435 investigation conducted on 7/28/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 7/23/25. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: Ones: 2:6 Twos/Threes: 2:7 Threes/Fours/Fives: 2:15 Two staff members were interviewed
May 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation 130717 on 5.14.2025Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation 130717 on 5.14.2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Due to Enforcement, the Licensee will be notified when the Written Documentation of Corrections is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed w
May 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 5/9/2025 and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 5/9/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Licensee will be notified when the Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1) Licensee informed of the DCS portal that was effective in August 2024 and all providers are required to submit DCS clearance for all staff through this portal; and
May 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 5/21/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 5/21/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 2 of 2 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower self-evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was completed at the time of the inspection. Please email th
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