Primrose School of East Mesa
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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 244
- 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 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (6) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Dec 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/2/2025Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/2/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. 5 of 5 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the ins
Apr 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of Complaint #00124852 Investigation Conducted on 4/3/25Complaint
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of Complaint #00124852 investigation conducted on 4/3/25. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 2:6 Ones: 1:6 Ones/Twos: 1:6 Twos: 2:14 Twos: 2:12 Threes: 2:15 Threes: 1:9 Fours/Fives: 1:12 Fours/Fives: 1:15 Six staff members were interviewed during this investigation. One staff file was reviewed during this investigation. The following documentation wa
Dec 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/04/2024 Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 12/04/2024 subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO): Pat Morgan-Martinez Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. 8 of 8 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: **Fingerprint cleara
Nov 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation (Case#92861) Conducted On…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint investigation (Case#92861) conducted on 11/18/2024 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. The investigation was completed on 11/18/2024. Compliance Officer (CO): Pat Morgan-Martinez A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Written Plan of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:4 1
Aug 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation (Case# 88473) Conducted On…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint investigation (Case# 88473) conducted on 08/12/2024 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. The investigation was completed on 08/12/2024. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Stephanie Jake A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:8 1's - 1:6; 2:12 2's - 2:11
Dec 8, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/8/2023 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/8/2023 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 Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 6 of 6 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection.
Jun 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation 60298 on 6.28.2023Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation 60298 on 6.28.2023. The investigation was completed on 6.28.2023. The Plan of Corrections was not accepted at the time of inspection. Please submit via the LMS portal within 10 days. Ratios observed were as follows: Infants 1:0 1's 1:6 3's 1:8 There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. The Compliance Officers contacted the complainant via telephone on 6/27/2023. Upon completion of Complaint in