St. Joan Of Arc Preschool
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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- 59
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Inspection Conducted on 09.03.25, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual inspection conducted on 09.03.25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Bill of Rights to the facility director at the time of the inspection. A link to the Empower Self-Evaluation was sent to the facility director. Three fingerprint clearance cards were verified as valid through the DPS website. Please sub
Sep 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/10/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 9/10/2024 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. 3 of 3 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey was completed online at the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer #1: Archana Navin Compliance Officer #2:
Sep 14, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Compliance Inspection Conducted on September 14, 2023, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed during the Compliance inspection conducted on September 14, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Monika Jones Compliance Officer #2: Stacy Marchelli A complete inspection was conducted at this time. Three fingerprint clearance cards were verified through the DPS website during the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing portal within 10 days of receiving this Stateme