Primrose School Of Ahwatukee
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
- 235
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Oct 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/24/2025, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed during the annual compliance inspection conducted on 10/24/2025, 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. Seven of seven Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid through the DPS website. The following was discussed, but not limited to: *Outdoor activity areas are maintained in a safe condition. *St
Sep 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigations 143413 & 143262 on 9.8.2025Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigations 143413 & 143262 on 9.8.2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were as follows: Infants 2:8; 1:5 1's 1:5 1's & 2's 2:11 2's
Oct 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/28/2024 and Is Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiency was observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 and is 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 Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. 15 Children Emergency Cards were reviewed. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS
Mar 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of Complaint #00068140 and Complaint #00068141 Investigations Conducted…Complaint
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of Complaint #00068140 and Complaint #00068141 investigations conducted on 3/14/2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants- 2:7 Infants- 1:4 1's- 2:12 1's-3:10 2's- 2:12 2's- 2:9 3's- 1:16 4's- 1:6 4's/5’s- 2:16 There were 5 staff interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation. There was 1 ch
Nov 21, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/22/2023 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/22/2023 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. The DES Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. 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. D