Storybook Cottage Preschool & Child Care Center
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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 80
- 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 (6) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
May 27, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Investigation Was to Conduct Complaint #00171076 Investigation on 5/27/26Complaint
The purpose of the investigation was to conduct Complaint #00171076 investigation on 5/27/26. A focused inspection was conducted. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants - 2:5 Ones - 1:3 Twos - 1:4 Threes - 1:7 Threes to Fives - 2:17 There were 8 staff interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file rev
Feb 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00157497 on 2/9/26Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for case #00157497 on 2/9/26. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants - 1:3 Ones - 1:6 Ones - 1:3 Twos - 2:8 Threes to Fives - 2:14 There were 7 staff member interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during th
Nov 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Monitor Inspection Conducted on 11/4/25Monitoring
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Monitor inspection conducted on 11/4/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies.
Sep 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Monitor to the Enforcement Inspection Conducted on 9/16/25,…Monitoring
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Monitor to the Enforcement inspection conducted on 9/16/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. 1 of 1 fingerprint clearance card was verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of C
Jul 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/21/25, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/21/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. A full inspection was conducted at this time. 1 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. *The plan of corrections
Sep 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/13/24, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 9/13/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer: Amanda Valenzuela Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Please submit photos of corrected deficiencies. Th
Mar 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00068055 on March 26, 2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00068055 on March 26, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer 1: Ryan Mapes Compliance Officer 2: Christine Fiore Ratios observed were: *2:6 Infants *1:4 Toddlers *1:4 Ones/Twos *2:11 Twos *1:11 Pre-K There were two fingerprint clearance cards verified on the DPS website during the investigation. There were eight staff members interviewed onsite during this compl
Oct 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on October 19, 2023,…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the annual Compliance Inspection conducted on October 19, 2023, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 06/30/24 Fire: 09/27/24 (TFD) Gas: 09/11/24 Sanitation: 10/31/24 Vehicle Ins: 07/30/24 Items discussed,