Whiz Kidz Preschool - Scottsdale
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.4 / 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.3 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 202
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jun 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 6/5/2025, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual compliance inspection conducted on 6/5/2025, and are subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement Of Deficiencies. The Compliance Officer provided the fa
Nov 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation (Case#90368) Conducted On…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint investigation (Case#90368) conducted on 11/04/2024 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. The investigation was completed on 11/04/2024. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Monika Jones A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Complainant was contacted on 11/01/2024. Please submit the Written Documentations of Corrections via the Licensing porta
Jun 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Compliance Inspection Conducted on June 10,2024, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed during the Compliance inspection conducted on June 10,2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Celeste Angulo 5 of the 5 fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were verified through the DPS website during the inspections. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing portal within 10 days of receiving this Statement of Deficiencies. A link to the Empower Survey was emailed to the Facility d
Jun 14, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint #00059774 Investigation on June 14, 2023Complaint Compliance (Annual)
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00059774 investigation on June 14, 2023. A compliance inspection was also conducted at this time. 6 fingerprint clearance cards were verified through the DPS website during the inspection. Compliance Officer #1: Stacy Marchelli Compliance Officer #2: Tara Farrell The ratios observed were: Infants: Seedlings 2:4; Sappling 2:6 1's: Sprouts 2:5; Blossoms 2:10 2's: Wildflowers 2:5; Willows 2:8 3's: Aspen 1:5 3's and older: Mig