Montessori International School Infant House
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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 10
- 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.
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Apr 24, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies During the Midyear Compliance Inspection Conducted on 4/24/2026Midyear
There were no deficiencies during the Midyear Compliance Inspection conducted on 4/24/2026. A full inspection was not conducted. Three of three Fingerprint Clearance Cards reviewed were valid through the DPS website. The following was discussed, but not limited to: *Renewal of Fingerprint Clearance Card before expiration.
Oct 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/28/2025, And…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual compliance inspection conducted on 10/28/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Three of three staff Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid through the DPS website. The following was discussed, but not limited to: *The medication authorization form is specific for
Nov 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/12/2024, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/12/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Tricia Tartaglio Compliance Officer #2: Chloe-James Rossi The Plan of Corrections is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed, but is not limited to: *Ensure fire drills are conducted monthly; *E
May 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 05/09/2024 and Are…Midyear
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 05/09/2024 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. The DES Contact Group Size was in compliance at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection
Nov 14, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/14/2023 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/14/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: David Ramos Compliance Officer #2: Stephanie Jake The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of the 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was emailed to the Provider at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan
Jun 22, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 6/22/2023 and Are Subject…Monitoring
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Monitoring inspection conducted on 6/22/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: David Ramos Compliance Officer #2: Heather Bauer Compliance Officer #2 reviewed 4 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of the 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Empower survey was completed at the time of the inspection. The P