WUSD #13 First Steps 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
- 54
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on November 20, 2025, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on November 20, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were two personnel files reviewed. Both of the fingerprint clearance card were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Complete and submit a Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. * Submit a copy of a current fire inspec
Jan 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection Conducted on January 28, 2025, And…Initial Monitoring
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the initial monitoring inspection conducted on January 28, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. There were five fingerprint clearance cards verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Fire Inspection: 09/24/2024 Sanitation Permit: expires 01/31/2025 Gas Inspection: NA Liability Insurance: expires 06/30/2025 Compliance Officer 1: Chris
Dec 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Initial Inspection Conducted on December 02, 2024, and Are…Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the initial inspection conducted on December 02, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Four fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Complete and submit a Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. * Submit pictures of the items to be corrected in R9-5-603.C via email to the Complian