Word Of Life Lutheran Preschool
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
- 98
- 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
Oct 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation (Case 00144213 and 00145233) Conducted…Complaint
The following deficiency was observed at the time of the Complaint Investigation (Case 00144213 and 00145233) conducted on 10/16/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. Submit the Plan of Corrections using the AZDHS Licensing Portal within ten (10) days from the date the Statement of Deficiencies is received. The following staff-to-children ratios were observed: Ones/Twos: 2:10 Threes: 2:9 Threes/Fours: 1:9
Aug 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 08/21/2025Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 08/21/2025. The Notice of Inspection Rights were provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection.
Aug 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found During the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 08/28/2024Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies found during the Compliance Inspection conducted on 08/28/2024. The Empower Self-Evaluation survey was emailed to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer is Tara Farrell.
Aug 31, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 08/31/2023, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 08/31/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections must be submitted using the AZDHS Licensing Portal within ten days from the date of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limi