Maricopa County Human Services - Best Years Head Start
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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 48
- 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 9 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (8) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Sep 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on September 16, 2025,…Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the annual compliance inspection conducted on September 16, 2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed, but not limited to: *EIIR card completeness *Personal products labeled *Hand sanitizers maintained inaccessible
Apr 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Modification Inspection Conducted on April 17, 2025, and Are…Modification
The following deficiencies were observed during the Modification inspection conducted on April 17, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. **Licensee added the following activity areas: Head Start 1, Head Start 2, and Early Head Start 3
Nov 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on November 8, 2024, Subject…Modification
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on November 8, 2024, subject to change pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Celeste Angulo A complete inspection was not conducted at this time. **Room 213 was added as an activity area for 3-5 year-olds. **Both indoor substitution areas are being used (Room 208 & 211)
Nov 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on November 4, 2024, Subject…Modification
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on November 4, 2024, subject to change pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Celeste Angulo A complete inspection was not conducted at this time. **The indoor activity area is being switched to room 211.
Sep 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on September 19, 2024, And…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed during the annual compliance inspection conducted on September 19, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Celeste Angulo 2 of the 2 fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were verified through the DPS website during the inspection. Please email the following documents: *Violation-free fire inspection report Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing portal within 10 days of receiving this
Apr 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 4/19/24, and Are Subject…Monitoring
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring inspection conducted on 4/19/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Jennifer Forschino A full inspection was not conducted at this time. 5 of 5 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies.
Nov 17, 20231 Finding1 Important
- *AMENDED 01/03/2024* The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection…Initial Monitoring
*AMENDED 01/03/2024* The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Monitoring inspection conducted on 11/17/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Jennifer Forschino A full inspection was not conducted at this time. 5 of 5 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt
Sep 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Monitoring (Initial) Inspection Conducted on 9/20/23Monitoring
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Monitoring (Initial) Inspection conducted on 9/20/23. Compliance Officer #1: Jennifer Forschino Compliance Officer #2: Monika Jones Senior Compliance Officer: Stacy Marchelli A full inspection was conducted at this time. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection.
Sep 15, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Initial Inspection Was Not Conducted Due to the Designated Agent Not Being Present at the Time of the InspectionCompliance (Initial)
The Initial Inspection was not conducted due to the designated agent not being present at the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer #1: Jennifer Forschino Compliance Officer #2: Monika Jones Compliance Officer Supervisor: Andrea Rach