The Lerner's Place Daycare
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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 5
- 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 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (6). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Feb 19, 20261 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 2/19/26Compliance (Annual)
No deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 2/19/26. This report is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted. Please send a copy of the current Statement of Services (parent handbook). A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Asses
Aug 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Midyear Compliance Inspection Conducted on 8/26/25Midyear
No deficiencies were observed at the time of the Midyear Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/26/25. This report is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Child Care Group Home rulemaking *Emergency Information & Immunization Record form *Tuberculosis documentation
Feb 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 2/24/25Compliance (Annual)
No deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 2/24/25. This report is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was discussed at the time of the inspection. Please complete within 10 days of receipt. The fingerp
Aug 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Mid-Year Compliance Inspection Conducted on 8/29/2024Midyear
No deficiencies were observed at the time of the Mid-Year Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/29/2024. This report is subject to changes pending programmatic review. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Attendance records. Compliance Officer #1 is Flossie A. Wagner Compliance Officer #2 is AuReyon Thompson
Feb 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed a the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 2/29/2024 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed a the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 2/29/2024 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. The DES Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance card for 1 of 1 staff member and 2 of 2 residences were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the
Aug 22, 20231 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Midyear Compliance Inspection Conducted on 8/22/23Midyear
No deficiencies were observed at the time of the Midyear Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/22/23. This report is subject to changes pending programmatic review. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: Attendance documentation with ProCare; Empower Assessment updates; use of covered soiled clothing container; outdoor activity area. Compliance Officer is Flossie A. Wagner.