Maxwell Preschool Academy
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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 185
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Dec 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation 151360 on 12.10.2025Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation 151360 on 12.10.2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were as follows: Infants 1:2 1s 1:5 2s 1:4 3-5s 2:9 There were
Sep 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/24/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 9/24/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search.
Sep 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/26/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 9/26/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. Please submit a space change/utilization application to add the Village Room and remove the 3s-5s School Age Room. The Empower self-evaluation was emailed to the director. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was emailed to the director. The fingerp
Jul 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of Complaint #00086664 Investigation Conducted on 7/5/2024, Subject To…Complaint
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of Complaint #00086664 investigation conducted on 7/5/2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants-1:4 1's/2’s- 2:6 3's/4’s- 1:10 5's/S-Age-1:11 There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation. There were 2 child files reviewed during this investigation. There were 3 children inte
Sep 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/27/2023, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 9/27/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer #1: Jennifer Flicker Name of Compliance Officer #2: Fred Geyser The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. There were 5 staff files reviewed. 5 of the 5 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to