Sounds Montessori Child Care, Llc
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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 55
- 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 8 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Feb 4, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #00157386 Investigation Conducted on 2/4/26 and Are…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00157386 investigation conducted on 2/4/26 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 2/4/26. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 1:2 Twos/Threes/Fours/School-agers: 2:8 Two staff members were interviewed during this inv
Jul 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 7/24/25 and Are…Modification
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the modification inspection conducted on 7/24/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The facility is not approved for infant care at this time. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days. The following item is due within 10 days of receiving this document: Photographs of corrections A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted.
May 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 5/27/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 5/27/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 2 of 2 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search.
Apr 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #00126376 Investigation Conducted on 4/15/25 and Are…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00126376 investigation conducted on 4/15/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 4/15/25. A email message was sent to the Complainant on 4/15/25. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Twos/Threes: 1:3 One staff members was in
May 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 5/29/2024, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 5/29/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed, but is not limited to: 1) The staff's starting date versus date of hire/employment date, as it relates to fing
Mar 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 3/12/24, and Are…Modification
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 3/12/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Jennifer Forschino 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. Please send pictures of the blue strap removed and the seal of the hole on the diaper changing table. Please send pictu
Nov 2, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint Case # 00065371 Investigation on 11/2/2023Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint case # 00065371 investigation on 11/2/2023. Compliance Officer #1: David Ramos Compliance Officer #2: Heather Bauer A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratio observed was 3 and up: 1:3 There was 1 staff member interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: complainant by phone on 10/27/2023. 1 staff file was reviewed. The fingerprint clearance card for 1 staff was verified to be valid through the D
Jun 9, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 6/9/2023 and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 6/9/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: David Ramos Compliance Officer #2: Sherri Pavlisick Compliance Officer #2 reviewed 2 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of the 2 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Empower survey was not completed at the time of the inspection.