The Dream Center Preschool Childcare
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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 10
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed During the Midyear Inspection Conducted on 12/15/2025Midyear
There were no deficiencies observed during the Midyear Inspection conducted on 12/15/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Provider at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 staff members and 2 residents were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the follo
Jun 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 06/18/2025Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 06/18/2025. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Provider. Please submit the Plan of Correction in the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Survey link and Emergency Disaster Contact Form was emailed to the Provider. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members and 2 of 2 residents were verified to be valid thro
Aug 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed During the Initial Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 08/27/2024 and Are Subject To…Initial Monitoring
There were no deficiencies observed during the Initial Monitoring Inspection conducted on 08/27/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 staff members and 2 residents were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Storm damage to the outdoor gate will be repair
Jun 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Initial Compliance Inspection Conducted on 06/21/2024 And…Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Compliance Inspection conducted on 06/21/2024 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. During the exit interview the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Stock medications are not permitted in the first aid kit. *There will be two unobstructed usable exits to the outside.