The Quail's Nest 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.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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- 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 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Jan 21, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on January 21, 2026,…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance inspection conducted on January 21, 2026, subject to changes pending programmatic review. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website search. Complete the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing Portal within 10 days of receiving this Statement of Deficiencies. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was completed during the inspection. The following items were discussed, but not li
Jul 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Observed at the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on July 8Midyear
No deficiencies were observed at the mid-year inspection conducted on July 8, 2024, subject to change pending programmatic review. 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website at the time of the inspection. A full inspection was not conducted at this time.
Jan 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on January 23, 2025,…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance inspection conducted on January 23, 2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Celeste Angulo 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website search. Complete the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing Portal within 10 days of receiving this Statement of Deficiencies. The link for the Empower Survey was emailed to the Provider. The following items
Jul 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Observed at the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on July 16Midyear
No deficiencies were observed at the mid-year inspection conducted on July 16, 2024, subject to change pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Stacy Marchelli A full inspection was not conducted at this time.
Jan 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 1/30/24 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 1/30/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell Compliance Officer # 2: Archana Navin 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey link was sent to the provider at the time of the inspection. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days
Aug 7, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Mid Year Compliance Inspection Conducted on 8/7/23 and Are…Midyear
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the mid year compliance inspection conducted on 8/7/23 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell 6 of 6 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days