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Childery

Nana's Place Preschool and Childcare

Data last updated · May 2026

Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
58
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:5Not Regulated
Toddlers1:6Not Regulated
Preschool1:15Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

14 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 14 Findings
14 Important

Across 14 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (10) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4). None of the 14 findings were critical.

See All 14 Inspection Visits
  1. Nov 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Purpose of This Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint #00151335 Investigation Conducted on 11/24/25Complaint

      The purpose of this inspection was to conduct Complaint #00151335 investigation conducted on 11/24/25. There were no deficiencies observed at the time of inspection, but are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The Notice of Inspection Rights was provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. There were no children present at the time of the inspection. There was one staff member interviewed during this

  2. Oct 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/10/2025, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/10/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 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 training documentation lists the amount of time spent on the training; *Ensure staff complete 24 hours of annual training as

  3. Aug 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation Conducted on 8/7/2025 for Cases…Complaint

      The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint investigation conducted on 8/7/2025 for cases #00137494 and #00138782 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:3 1's: 1:6 3's: 1:8 2 Staff were interviewed at the time of the investigation. Documentati

  4. Jun 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 6/17/2025, and Are Subject…Monitoring

      The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 6/17/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 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 CBC results are located in staff files; *Ensure documentation of staff experience is located in staff files; *Ensure to up

  5. May 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 5/6/2025, and Are Subject…Monitoring

      The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 5/6/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies.

  6. Jan 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Inspection for Complaint #00095681 on 1/15/2025,…Complaint

      The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint Inspection for Complaint #00095681 on 1/15/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:2 Wobblers/Pre-K: 1:6 1 staff was interviewed during the investigation. Others interviewed: The facility Director Documentation reviewed: Children Sign In/Out Upon c

  7. Jan 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • **Amended** The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation Conducted on 1/8/2025…Complaint

      **Amended** The following deficiency was observed at the time of the complaint investigation conducted on 1/8/2025 for case #00095414 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:6 Wobblers: 2:5 Pre-k: 1:6 3 staff were interviewed during the investigation. Others interviewed: The facility Director Documentation reviewed: Staf

  8. Dec 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Complaint Investigation Was Unable to Be Conducted Due to Facility Closure at the Time of the InspectionComplaint

      The Complaint Investigation was unable to be conducted due to facility closure at the time of the inspection. A follow-up inspection will be scheduled. Compliance Officer: Chloe-James Rossi Compliance Officer Supervisor: Andrea Rach The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time.

  9. Dec 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Complaint Investigation Was Unable to Be ConductedComplaint

      The Complaint Investigation was unable to be conducted. A follow-up inspection will be scheduled. The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Complaint Investigation conducted on 12/3/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Bureau Chief: Margaret Bernal Compliance Officer: Chloe-James Rossi The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time.

  10. Nov 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiency Was Found at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 11/19/2024, and Are Subject To…Monitoring

      The following deficiency was found at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 11/19/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer Supervisor: Andrea Rach Compliance Officer: Chloe-James Rossi A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. There was 1 staff file reviewed. 1 of 1 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website.

  11. Nov 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • **AMENDED** The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Investigate Complaint #00092597 and Complaint #00092610 on November…Complaint

      **AMENDED** The purpose of the inspection was to investigate complaint #00092597 and complaint #00092610 on November 8, 2024. A complete inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer #1: Chloe-James Rossi Compliance Officer #2: Fred Geyser The ratios observed were: Infants: 1:2 Pre-K (2's-5's): 2:6 Two staff were interviewed during the investigation. Others interviewed: The Director, the Licensee, and the Complainant. Documentation reviewed: Staff files, exterminator rec

  12. Oct 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/16/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/16/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The Empower Self Assessment was emailed to the director. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1). Ensuring cleaning e

  13. Dec 14, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 12/14/2023 And…Initial Monitoring

      The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Monitoring inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 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. 15 Children Emergency Cards were reviewed. 4 Staff files were reviewed. 4 Fingerprint cards were validated by DPS. The following was discussed, but not limited to: 1) Ensuring Children Emergency

  14. Oct 16, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Initial Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/16/23, Subject To…Compliance (Initial)

      There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Initial Compliance inspection conducted on 10/16/23, subject to change pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer is Fred Geyser Compliance Officer Supervisor is Peggy Kraus The following was discussed, but not limited to: * Ensuring diaper changing surfaces are seamless, smooth, and sanitizable; * Ensuring the Infant Room diaper changing area is not separated from the activity area; * Ensuring playground fencing is maintained