The Scottsdale School
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 accreditation from NAEYC and NAC. 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
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)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
- 165
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Oct 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Thefollowing Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/21/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
Thefollowing deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 10/21/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 5 of 5 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search.
Oct 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/22/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 10/22/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. Compliance Officer #1: Archana Navin Compliance Officer #2: Brian Howell
Jul 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 7/16/2024 and Is Subject…Modification
The following deficiency was observed at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer: Archana Navin
Dec 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 12/20/2023 And…Initial Monitoring
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Monitoring inspection conducted on 12/20/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 3 of 3 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. Compliance Officer #1: Archana Navin Compliance Officer #2: Brian Howell
Oct 3, 20231 Finding1 Important
- He Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Initial Inspection Conducted on 10/3/2023 and Are Subject To…Compliance (Initial)
he following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial inspection conducted on 10/3/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit pictures and the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 22 of 22 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. Compliance Officer Supervisor: Peggy Kraus Compliance Officer: Archana Navin