Y Kidz - Chandler Y M C A
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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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
- 240
- 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 9 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (7), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Dec 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint InvestigationComplaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint #00153382 investigation conducted on 12/29/2025 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 Notice Of Inspection Rights was provided to the licensee at the time of t
Dec 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint InvestigationComplaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint #00151926 and #00152632 investigation conducted on 12/8/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A Written Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The Notice Of Inspection Rights was provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were
Oct 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint InvestigationComplaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. There were no deficiencies observed at the time of complaint #00145973 investigation conducted on 11/25/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A Written Plan of Corrections will not be available at this time. Complaint was Self-Report Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:7 1-year-old children: 2:5 2-year-old children: 1:7 and 1:6 3-year
Jun 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint InvestigationComplaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint #00134249 investigation conducted on 6/24/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 3:6 1-year-old children: 2:8 2-year-old children: 2:11 & 1:6 4 and 5-year-old children: 3:19 School-ag
Jun 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 6/4/2025 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/4/2025 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 Notice Of Inspection Rights was provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 8 of 8 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of
Jun 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 06/05/2024 Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 06/05/2024 subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Stephanie Jake Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. 15 of 15 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey link wa
Aug 23, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 08/23/2023, Subject To…Monitoring
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring inspection conducted on 08/23/2023, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO): Pat Morgan-Martinez The Written Documentation of Corrections was not accepted at the time of inspection. 5 of 5 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: **Criminal History an
Jul 7, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #60747 Investigation Conducted on 07/07/2023 and Are…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #60747 investigation conducted on 07/07/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The investigation was completed on 07/07/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:5 1-year-old children: 1:4; 3:9 2-year-old children: 2:9 3-year-old children: 2:10 4-5-year-old children 2:10 School-Age children 3:25; 2:24 There were 7 staff interviewed during this in
Jun 9, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 06/09/2023, Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 06/09/2023, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO): Pat Morgan-Martinez The Written Documentation of Corrections was not accepted at the time of inspection. 11 of 11 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey and Emergency Disaster Contact form were completed at the time of inspection. The following items were disc