Natural Choice Academy
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
- 182
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Complaint # 164494 Investigation Conducted on 4/9/2026, Subject…Complaint
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Complaint # 164494 investigation conducted on 4/9/2026, subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer attempted to contact the Complainant. A full inspection was not conducted. The following room ratios were observed: One's: 3:17 Two's: 3:19; 3:17 Three's: 2:15; 2:16 Four's: 1:11; 2:15 Four staff members were interviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed at the time
Dec 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Complaint # 151967 Investigation Conducted on 12/3/2025, and Is…Complaint
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Complaint # 151967 investigation conducted on 12/3/2025, and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer spoke with the Complainant on 12/2/2025. A full inspection was not conducted. The following room ratios were observed: One's: 3:8 Two's: 3:14; 3:10 Three's: 2:11; 2:7 Four's: 2:4; 2:12 Three staff members were interviewed during this investigation. One staff file was reviewed. 1 of 1 Fingerpri
Sep 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 09/22/2025 And…Initial Monitoring
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection conducted on 09/22/2025 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. The Notice of Inspection Rights were provided to the Licensee at the time of the Inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 1 of 1 staff members
Jul 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of the Initial Inspection Conducted on 7/18/24Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiency was observed at the time of the Initial inspection conducted on 7/18/24, and is subject to change pending programmatic review. The plan of corrections is due via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 28 of 28 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The following was discussed but not limited to: *Ensuring that all the children's emergency cards have a date of enrollment. *The soiled clothi