Thrive Preparatory Academy
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
- 56
- 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 Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Aug 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 8/26/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/26/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. Please submit a Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Group-Size contract form was comp
Mar 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint InvestigationComplaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. Please submit your Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint #00122134 investigation conducted on 3/21/2025, and are subject to changes pending programm
Jan 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 01/03/2025 but Is Subject…Modification
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 01/03/2025 but is 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 provided at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but not limited to: Tummy Time, Infant feeding, diaper changing procedures, room capacity, cribs & sheets, staff responsibilities,
Sep 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/4/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 9/4/2024 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 Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 6 of 6 staff members were
Nov 2, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 11/02/2023 And…Initial Monitoring
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection conducted on 11/02/2023 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 fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members 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
Sep 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Initial Inspection Conducted on 9/5/2023Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Inspection conducted on 9/5/2023. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Ensure enrolled children in the ones' classroom a