Leading Edge Preschool Mesa
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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 25
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:15 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (6). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Sep 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Statement of Deficiencies Amended on 9.25.25Compliance (Annual)
Statement of Deficiencies Amended on 9.25.25. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual compliance inspection conducted on 9/15/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. Two of three Fingerprint Clearance Cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website. One of three Fingerprint Clearance Cards could not be verified at the time of inspection. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Right
Mar 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation Conducted on 3/24/2025 for Case…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint investigation conducted on 3/24/2025 for case #00123444 and case #00123452 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 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 observed were: Preschool: 3:8 Others interviewed: Complainant, Director, 2 staff, 1 enrolled child Documentation r
Jan 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 1/27/2025Modification
No deficiencies were found at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 1/27/2025. The diaper-changing area was approved. Name of Compliance Officer: Chloe-James Rossi The following was discussed but is not limited to: *Ensure the soiled clothing and diaper bins have a liner; *Ensure the diaper changing sink is kept clear of unrelated items; and *Ensure the holes on the diaper changing surface are filled in.
Dec 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 12/26/2024, and Are…Modification
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 12/26/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The diaper-changing area was not approved at this time. Name of Compliance Officer: Chloe-James Rossi The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed but is not limited to: *Ensure the soiled cl
Dec 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 12/3/2024, and Are…Initial Monitoring
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection conducted on 12/3/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Chloe-James Rossi The Plan of Correction is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed but is not limited to: *Ensure lesson plans are dated; *Ensure staff are supervising children at all times; *
Sep 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Initial Inspection Conducted on 9/17/2024, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Initial Inspection conducted on 9/17/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Fred Geyser Compliance Officer #2 Chloe-James Rossi Compliance Officer Supervisor: Peggy Kraus The Plan of Corrections is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Please email pictures of all corrections. The following was discusse