Villa Montessori
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
- 105
- 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
Sep 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 09-16-2025, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the annual compliance inspection conducted on 09-16-2025, 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. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The
Sep 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 09/18/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 09/18/2024 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 Empower Self-Evaluation was emailed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members
Jul 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint # 00086003 Investigation on 07/19/2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint # 00086003 investigation on 07/19/2024 . A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer Monika Jones Ratios observed were: School-Age Children:2:26 School-Age Children:2:17 There were 3 staff members interviewed during this investigation. The Compliance Officer was able to make contact with the Complainant on 06/20/2024. Documentation observed was: Staff Sign in and Sign outs, Rosters Upon compl
Apr 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 04/11/2024 and Are Subject…Modification
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 04/11/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1 is Monika Jones Compliance Officer #2 is Jennifer Forschino
Feb 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation Case # 68207 on 2/6/2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation Case # 68207 on 2/6/2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: School Age Children 3:34 School Age Chidlren 2:17 There were 2 staff interviewed during the investigation. The Compliance Officer attempted to contact the complainant via telephone on 01/29/2024 and was however unable to speak to the complainant. Upon completion of complaint investigation Case #68207, it was d
Sep 22, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 09/22/2023, Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 09/22/2023, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Fred Geyser Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey link was prov