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Kids House Montessori Daycare & Preschool

162 NORTH ESCALADA DRIVE, NOGALES, AZ 85621Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Group Child Care Home
Age groups served
Toddlers, Preschool
Licensed capacity
10
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:6Not Regulated
Preschool1:15Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

6 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 6 Findings
Most recent: Dec 22, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
6 Important

Across 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.

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  1. Dec 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Mid-year Inspection Could Not Be Conducted on December 22, 2025Midyear

      The mid-year inspection could not be conducted on December 22, 2025. When the Compliance Officer arrived at the home, it did not appear that the facility was open. The door on the left side, where the childcare is, and the main house door were not answered; a phone call was not answered, but a message was left for the provider.

  2. Jul 31, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on July 31, 2025,…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on July 31, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Four of four fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The Empower Self-

  3. Feb 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on February 04Midyear

      There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Mid-Year Inspection conducted on February 04, 2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Ratio: 2:4 Insurance: 06/07/25 First Aid: January 2027 CPR: January 2027 Fingerprint Cards: 3 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Updated DES/DCS Backg

  4. Aug 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on August 13, 2024,…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on August 13, 2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Four of four fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 06/27/25 Gas: 09/26/2023 (Please send new Inspection Report) Items discussed, but not limited to: -Futur

  5. Feb 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • There Were Zero Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on 2/12/24Midyear

      There were zero deficiencies found at the time of the mid-year inspection conducted on 2/12/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer #1:Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer #2:Christine Fiore 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection.

  6. Aug 25, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 8/25/23, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 8/25/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Amanda Valenzuela 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 Empower Survey was completed at the time of th

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