Mission Montessori on the Desert
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
- 106
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/10/2025 and Is Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 12/10/2025 and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The following but not limited to was discussed at the time of the inspection: *Pacifiers need to have an identifier
Feb 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 2/11/2025, Subject To…Initial Monitoring
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Initial Monitoring inspection conducted on 2/11/2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. 1 of 1 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. A full inspection was not conducted.
Dec 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Initial Inspection Conducted on 12/13/2024, and Are Subject…Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial inspection conducted on 12/13/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer is Archana Navin Compliance Officer Supervisor is Peggy Kraus Seventeen staff files were reviewed, and all fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were verified as valid through the DPS website. Please submit the plan of corrections via the provider portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficienci