Primrose School Of Gilbert At Santan
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
- 185
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 10/10/2025, And…Initial Monitoring
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection conducted on 10/10/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A Written Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Validating fingerprint cards prior to start date *CBC website *Playground Supervision
Sep 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 9/17/2025 and Are Subject…Modification
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 9/17/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Infant room 2A added 8 cribs A full inspection was not conducted at this time.
Aug 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Initial Inspection Conducted on 08/12/2025 and Are Subject…Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Inspection conducted on 08/12/2025 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 Notice of Inspection Rights were provided to the Licensee at the time of the Inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 29 of 29 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the ti