Y Kidz - Southwest Valley 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
- 175
- 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 11 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (7), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
May 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Investigation Was to Conduct Complaint #169126 Investigation on 5/12/2026Complaint
The purpose of the investigation was to conduct Complaint #169126 investigation on 5/12/2026. A focus inspection was conducted The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:4 1s/2s: 2:8 3s-5s: 2:19 There were 5 staff interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: The Compliance Officer was unable to contact the complainant. Documentation ob
Apr 29, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Investigation Was to Conduct Complaints #167787 and #167806 Investigation on 4/29/2026Complaint
The purpose of the investigation was to conduct Complaints #167787 and #167806 investigation on 4/29/2026. A focus inspection was conducted The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:4 1s/2s: 2:9 3s-5s: 2:19 School Age: 1:11, 1:15, and 1:14 There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 c
Mar 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 3/9/2026 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 3/9/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility representative at the time of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days
Jan 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint Investigations #152880 and #155179 on 01/09/2026Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint investigations #152880 and #155179 on 01/09/2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the facility at the beginning of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:2 1s-2s: 2:8 3s-4s: 2:14 Documentation observed: classroom rosters, written incident and accident reports, statement of services, staff files, and electronic correspondence There were
Oct 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint #00146090 Investigation on 10-27-2025Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint #00146090 investigation on 10-27-2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. This report is subject to change pending programmatic review. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The ratios observed were: Pre-K: 2:14 Toddlers: 2:7 Infants: 1:3 School-Age: 2:7 There were 2 staff members interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: Bus rosters
Oct 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Statement of Deficiencies Was Amended on 10.31.25Complaint
The Statement of Deficiencies was Amended on 10.31.25. The purpose of this inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation #00146090 on 10-02-2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The ratios observed were: School-Age Room: 2:16 Infant Room: 1:2 Toddler Room: 3:9 Preschool Room: 2:10 There were 3 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 4 staff files reviewed during this investigation. The documentation observed was: Vehicle roste
Jun 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint #00132774 Investigation on 06/10/2025Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint #00132774 investigation on 06/10/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:2 1-year-old children: 2:10 3-year-old children: 2:12 There were 3 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Director Documentation observed was: Staff files and facility investigation documents Upon completio
Apr 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation #00128056Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation #00128056. There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Complaint Inspection conducted on 4/24/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Ratios: Infants: 1:3 Toddlers (1/2 year-old children): 2:12 Preschool (3/5 year-old children): 1:14 There were 2 staff
Mar 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 3/24/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 3/24/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search.
Aug 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #00088593 Investigation Conducted on 8/27/2024 And…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00088593 investigation conducted on 8/27/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The plan of correction will not be accepted at this time. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants- 2:4 1's/2's- 2:10 3's/4's-- 3:7 There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 s
Apr 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct the Compliance Inspection and Complaint #00078820 Investigation on 4/3/2024Complaint Compliance (Annual)
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct the Compliance inspection and Complaint #00078820 investigation on 4/3/2024. The following deficiencies 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. Ratios observed were: Infants 2:4 1's/2's: 2:13 3's/4's: 2:13 There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. There