Y Academy at Monterey Park
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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 125
- 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 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (7). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Mar 5, 20261 Finding1 Important
- State of Deficiencies Amended on 4.15.26Complaint
State of Deficiencies Amended on 4.15.26. The purpose of this inspection was to conduct complaint investigation #00160969 on 3/05/2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The following ratios were observed: Infants: 1:5 Ones: 1:5 Twos: 1:5 Threes/Fours/Fives: 2:14 The complainant was interviewed as part of this investigation. Four staff members were interviewed as part of this investigation. Two of tw
Dec 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Modification Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/8/25 And…Modification
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Modification Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/8/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not 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. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limi
Nov 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation Conducted on 11/13/25 for Case…Complaint
The following deficiency was observed at the time of the complaint investigation conducted on 11/13/25 for case #00149146 and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at 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. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:1 Ones: 1:1 School-age:
Aug 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 08/12/2025 And…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 08/12/2025 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 discussed at the time of the inspection. Pleas
Jul 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Modification Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/16/25Modification
No deficiencies were observed at the time of the Modification Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/16/25. This report is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. The requested room changes were approved. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: Diaper-changing areas (dedicated counter-tops) - related items only,
Oct 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Compliance The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Initial Monitoring Compliance Inspection…Initial Monitoring
Compliance The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Monitoring Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/17/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The fingerprint clearance cards for 6 of 6 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During
Aug 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Initial Compliance Inspection Conducted on 8/14/24 and Are…Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/14/24 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. The Empower Self-Evaluation was discussed at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact form was discussed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members were verif