Heartwood Montessori
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.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
- 125
- 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 10 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (10). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 10 Inspection Visits
Mar 18, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation #00162475 on 3/18/2026Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation #00162475 on 3/18/2026. This Complaint was a self-report made by the Facility. The Compliance Officer talked to the Complainant on 3/17/2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios: 1-year-old children: 3:11 3-6-year-old children: 2:15 3-6-year-old children: 2:20 4-6-year-ol
Aug 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 8/13/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/13/2025 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 the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was completed at the time of the inspection.
May 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation #00130040Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation #00130040. There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Complaint Inspection conducted on 5/8/2025.. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios: 1/2 year-old children: 2:7 1/2 year-old children: 3:13 3/6 year-old children: 3:33 There were 3 staff members interviewed during this investigation. The Compliance Officer attempted to contact the complainant via telephone on 5/7/2025. D
Mar 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation #00121121Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation #00121121. There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Complaint Inspection conducted on 3/4/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios: 1-year-old children: 2:11 1-year-old children: 3:14 3-4 year-old children: 2:16 3-4 year-old children: 2:14 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. One staff via email. Others interviewed: Owner The Compliance Office
Aug 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 8/21/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/21/2024 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 completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact Group size was in compliance at the time
Jul 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 7/30/2024Modification
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 7/30/2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *A discussion was had about having glass in a classroom (Pre-K classroom and Toddler classroom). *All washers and dryers must be inaccessible to enrolled children. Compliance Officer is Sherri Pavlisick.
Oct 4, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint Case Number 00064258 on 10/4/2023Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint case number 00064258 on 10/4/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer: David Ramos The ratios observed were: 1's-2's: 2:6; 2:8; 0:5 at the time of the incident on 9/26/2023 3's-5's: 2:21; 2:21 There were 2 staff members interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: daily rosters and incident report Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from
Sep 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed During the Modification Inspection Conducted on 9/19/2023Modification
There were no deficiencies observed during the Modification Inspection conducted on 9/19/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer is Sherri Pavlisick
Aug 24, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 8/24/2023 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/24/2023 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 invitation was emailed to the Provider. The DES Group Size was observed to be compliant at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members were v
Jul 25, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection on 7/25/2023Modification
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification inspection on 7/25/2023. A full inspection was not completed at this time. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *The classroom refrigerator had to have a thermometer. Compliance Office is Sherri Pavlisick.