Prescott YMCA Early Childhood Center
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.3 / 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 3 (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 3 (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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 345
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 (3) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12-17-2025 and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 12-17-2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. 5 of 5 fingerprint cards were verified to be valid via the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey was sent to the Provider via email. There were no discrepancies with the DES Group Size at the time of the inspection.
Dec 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12-17-2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 12-17-2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. State Compliance Officer 1: Joel Guerrero A full inspection was conducted at this time. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 4 of 4 fingerprint cards were verified to be valid via the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey
Oct 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time Case # 00090777 Investigation Conducted on 10-1-2024 and Are…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time Case # 00090777 Investigation conducted on 10-1-2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A written document of corrections was not accepted at the time of the investigation. Ratios observed were observed Preschool: 2:13 Two's: 1:8 There were two staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 0 children interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff
Dec 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/27/23 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 12/27/23 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: J. Anderson A full inspection was conducted at this time. The Written Documentation of Corrections was not accepted during the exit interview. 4 of 4 fingerprint cards were verified to be valid via the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Assessment was emailed to the d