Yellow Brick Road Preschools
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.3 / 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 3 (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 3 (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
- 105
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of Complaint #00165239 Investigation Conducted on 4/10/26Complaint
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of Complaint #00165239 investigation conducted on 4/10/26. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 1:2 Ones: 1:6 Twos: 1:7 Threes/Fours: 2:8 Five staff members were interviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: Classroom rosters. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff int
Jul 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/10/25 and Is Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiency was observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 7/10/25 and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days
Jul 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/10/24 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 7/10/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days The following item is due within 10 days of receiving this document: A copy of the current violation free fire inspection. A copy of the current gas i
Sep 29, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaints #00063575 and #00063576 Investigation Conducted On…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaints #00063575 and #00063576 investigation conducted on 9/29/23 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainants on 9/29/23. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 1:2 Ones: 1:5 Twos: 1:11 Threes/Fo
Jul 18, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/18/2023 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 7/18/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the portal within 10 business days. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of inspection. The DES Group size checklist was completed at the time of inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 8 of 8 staff members whose files were reviewed were verifie