Mona's Country Day School & Childcare
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
- 59
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 21, 20261 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 5/21/2026Compliance (Annual)
No deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 5/21/2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections is not required at this time. The following was discussed, but is not limited to: *Ensure outdoor hazards are inaccessible to enrolled children. There were 2 staff files reviewed. 2 of the 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. The Compliance Officer provided a paper c
Jun 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- **Amended** The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 6/4/2025,…Compliance (Annual)
**Amended** The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/4/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A Plan of Correction will not be accepted at this time. The following was discussed but is not limited to: *Ensure emergency exits are unlocked when children are present; *Ensure a fire extinguisher inspection is conducted in June 2025; *Ensure the diaper changing tables are seamless and smooth; *Ensure the me
Jun 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 06/05/2024 Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 06/05/2024 subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Stephanie Jake Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey link was
Jun 9, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 06/09/2023, Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 06/09/2023, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO): Pat Morgan-Martinez The Written Documentation of Corrections was not accepted at the time of inspection. Please submit via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey and Emergency