Kids First Preschool & Childcare
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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 177
- 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 11 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (10) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Apr 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Complaint Investigation Inspection for Case #165333 Conducted On…Complaint
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Complaint Investigation Inspection for case #165333 conducted on 4/10/26, and are subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the facility at the beginning of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:7 Ones: 3:14 Twos: 3:23 Threes/Fours: 2:25 Fours/Fives: 1:12 School Age: 3:38 There were 6 staff members int
Nov 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/13/25, and Are…Compliance (Annual) Monitoring
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/13/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the Licensing Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Survey was emailed to the
Sep 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #144894 on 9/16/25Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #144894 on 9/16/25. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants 1:4 Ones 2:11 Twos 1:8 Threes 3:16 Fours and Fives 2:15 School Age 4:25 There were six staff members interviewed during this investigation. There was one staff file reviewed during this investigation. There was one child’s file reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: complainant Doc
Feb 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation Cases #96493 and #96516 on 2/12/25Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation cases #96493 and #96516 on 2/12/25. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer: Katie Corrow Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:11 Ones: 3:13 Twos: 3:17 Threes: 2:19 Pre-K: 2:24 There were 6 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 4 children interviewed during this investigation. Documentation: staff statements Others interviewed: Complainant Upon completion
Jan 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #96280 on 1/30/25Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #96280 on 1/30/25. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer #2: Laurie McKenna Ratios observed were: Infants 3:11 Ones 3:10 Twos 3:20 Threes 2:14 Pre-K 3:23 Attempts were made to contact complainant for further information with no response back. There were 7 staff members interviewed during this investigation. Upon completion of
Dec 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #94507 on 12/19/24Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #94507 on 12/19/24. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer #2: Christine Fiore Ratios observed were: Infants-3:13 Ones-2:11 Twos-3:17 3-4's-2:24 4-5's-3:27 There were 6 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 children’s files reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Complainant Documenta
Nov 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/19/24, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 11/19/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer #2: Laurie McKenna 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey link was emailed to the facility. The DES group size was observed at the time of the inspection. Please complete
Feb 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00078942 on 02/28/24 A Full…Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00078942 on 02/28/24 A full inspection was not conducted at this time. There were zero deficiencies observed. Compliance Officer #1: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer #2: Laurie McKenna Ratios observed were: Infants - 2:9 Ones - 4:20 Twos - 3:16 Threes - 4:26 Fours - 2:15 School Age - 1:10 School Age - 3:32 There were 6 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 6 child
Dec 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00066542 on 12/19/23Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00066542 on 12/19/23. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer #2: Brenda Alubowicz 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants - 2:10 Ones - 4:24 Twos - 3:19 Threes/Fours - 5:30 Fours/Fives - 3:20 There were 6 staff member
Nov 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/21/23, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 11/21/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer #2: Christine Fiore 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The Em
Sep 12, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00062933on 9/12/23Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00062933on 9/12/23. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer #2: Laurie McKenna Ratios observed were: Infants - 1:5 Ones - 3:15 Twos - 2:9 Twos: 1:7 Threes - 3:27 Fours - 2:17 School Age - 2:25 School Age - 1:20 There were 8 staff members interviewed during this investigation. Upon completion of the complaint investigation,