Wirtzie's Preschool And Childcare
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 a Quality First rating of Level 4 (out of 5) and NAC accreditation. 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 4 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 112
- 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-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Mar 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of Complaint #160424 Investigation Conducted on 03.12.26Complaint
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of Complaint #160424 investigation conducted on 03.12.26. This report is subject to changes pending programmatic review. The complainant was contacted and interviewed for further details. A full inspection was not conducted. A copy of Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The following room ratios were observed: Infant's: 2:9 One's: 2:7 Two's: 2:14 Three's: 3:19 Four's: 2:13 Five staff members
Aug 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was the Conduct a Complaint Investigation #00136176 on 8/20/2025Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was the conduct a Complaint Investigation #00136176 on 8/20/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following ratios were observed: Infants: 2:7 1-year-olds: 2:6 2-year-olds: 2:15 3 to 5-year-olds: 2:20 The complainant was interviewed before this investigation. No staff files were reviewed during this inves
Jun 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- AMENDED 7/7/2025 to R9-5-403.A The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection…Compliance (Annual)
AMENDED 7/7/2025 to R9-5-403.A The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/11/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted. 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. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time
Nov 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #00090689 Investigation Conducted on 11/14/2024 And…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00090689 investigation conducted on 11/14/2024 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. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants- 2:4 1's/2’s- 2:10 2's- 1:6 2’s-1:4 3's-- 2:11 4's/5’s- 3:16 There were 3 staff interviewed during this inves
Jun 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 6/18/24 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/18/24 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. Please send a copy of the violation-free Fire Inspection Report. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was discussed at the time of the in
Jun 26, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 06/26/2023, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 06/26/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Correction is not being accepted at this time. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 out of 5 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website on