Mill Avenue Preschool
4431 SOUTH MILL AVENUE, TEMPE, AZ 85282Childery Rating: 4/5
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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 3 (out of 5) and NAC accreditation. 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)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
- 113
- 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 8 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (6), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Sep 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/10/2025Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the Compliance Inspection conducted on 9/10/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 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. 11 of 12 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The foll
Aug 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of Complaint #00139164 Investigation Conducted on 8/18/25 and Is…Complaint
The following deficiency was observed at the time of Complaint #00139164 investigation conducted on 8/18/25 and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 8/18/25. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 1:5 Ones: 2:7 Twos: 2:9 Threes/Fours: 2:10 Three staff members were interviewed during thi
Oct 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Investigate Complaint #90986 on October 4, 2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to investigate complaint #90986 on October 4, 2024. A complete inspection was not conducted. No deficiencies were observed at the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer: Stacy Marchelli The ratios observed were: Infants 1:2 1's 1:6 2's 2:11 3's and older 2:16 Five staff members were interviewed during this investigation. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that th
Oct 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Amended 10/8/2024 The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Investigate Complaint #90986 on October 3, 2024. A Complete…Complaint
Amended 10/8/2024 The purpose of the inspection was to investigate complaint #90986 on October 3, 2024. A complete inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer: Stacy Marchelli The ratios observed were: 1's and older: 2:8 Three staff members were interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: The Compliance Officer emailed the complainant for additional information. The documentation observed was the facility's disenrollement policy and staff files. Upon c
Sep 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- AMENDED September 26Compliance (Annual)
AMENDED September 26, 2024; R9-5-517.A.10 The following deficiencies were observed during the compliance inspection conducted on September 17, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Stacy Marchelli Compliance Officer #2: Tara Farrell A complete inspection was conducted at this time. Four fingerprint clearance cards were verified through the DPS website during the inspection. Please do not submit the Plan of Corrections at this time.
Jan 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #00068053 Investigation Conducted on 1/26/24 and Are…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00068053 investigation conducted on 1/26/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell Compliance Officer #2: Archana Navin The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days. A Provider Meeting 1 will be conducted, as facility management discovered the incident and followed the required reporting procedures. A complete inspection of the facility was not con
Oct 4, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #00064406 Investigation Conducted on 10/4/23 and Are…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00064406 investigation conducted on 10/4/23 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 10/4/23. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell Compliance Officer # 2: Archana Navin The Written Document of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants:
Sep 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/27/23 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 9/27/23 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey was completed online at the time of the inspection. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days
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