Mccormick Preschool
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.3 / 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 3 (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 3 (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
- 105
- 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 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Feb 18, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 1/18/2026 and Are…Monitoring
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 1/18/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1.
Nov 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/12/2025Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/12/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. ***A monitoring inspection will be conducted. Please submit the Plan of corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The
Nov 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/14/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/14/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. *** A Monitoring inspection will be conducted. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. ***The Director was reminded of the license expiration date and to log on to the portal to pay the fees prior to the license expiring. 3 of 3 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS webs
Nov 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Investigate Complaint #00092367 on November 12, 2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to investigate complaint #00092367 on November 12, 2024. A complete inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer #1: Chloe-James Rossi Compliance Officer #2: Tricia Tartaglio The ratios observed were: Infants: 3:8 1's: 2:15 2's: 2:17 3's: 2:13 4's: 1:11 4 staff were interviewed during the investigation. Others interviewed: The Director and the complainant. Documentation reviewed: Staff files and staff attendance records. Upon comp
Nov 21, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/21/2023, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/21/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. **Also please submit a copy of the current City of Scottsdale Fire inspection and the current gas inspection, when obtained. There we
Jul 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint Case 00060247 Investigation on 7/27/23Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint case 00060247 investigation on 7/27/23. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. 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. The ratios observed were: Infants-2:6 1 year old room-2:12; 2 year old room- 2:12; 3 year old room-