St. John Vianney Catholic 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.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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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
- 194
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 05/07/2026 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 05/07/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Submit the Plan of Corrections using the AZDHS Licensing Portal within ten (10) days from the date the Statement of Deficiencies is received. The Notice of Inspection Rights were provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The Bureau of Child Care licensing staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link
May 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 05/09/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 05/09/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Submit the Plan of Corrections using the AZDHS Licensing Portal within ten (10) days from the date the Statement of Deficiencies is received. The Empower Self-Evaluation survey was emailed to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The Notice of Inspection Rights were provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection.
Sep 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation (Case Number 00090498) Conducted On…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint Investigation (Case Number 00090498) conducted on 09/24/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The following staff-to-children ratios were observed: Room 311 (fours): 2:18 Room 312 (fours): 2:18 Room 313 (threes/fours): 3:11 Room 314 (threes/fours): 2:12 The Department contacted the complainant on 09/23/2024. The Director and 2 sta
May 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 05/09/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 05/09/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The Empower Self-Evaluation survey was emailed to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer is Tara Far