Desert Rock Preschool and Childcare
9230 West Franklin Road, Florence, AZ
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WonderWise Anthem is a licensed child care center in Florence, Arizona. It is licensed by the state, for up to 31 children.
It describes a Faith-based approach.
Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian) |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 31 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
WonderWise Anthem has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Pinal County has a median price of $209 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 16, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all
For comparison: 96% of Arizona daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 12.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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AAC R9-5-516.B.3. B. If prescription or nonprescription medications are administered, a licensee shall ensure that: 3. A facility director, or a staff member designated in writing by the facility director, does not administer a medication to an enrolled child unless the facility receives written authorization signed by the enrolled child’s parent or health care provider that includes the: a. Name of the enrolled child; b. Type of the medication; c. Prescription number, if any; d. Instructions for administration specifying the: i. Dosage and route of administration; ii. If indicated, starting and ending dates of the dosage period; and iii. Times and frequency of administration; e. Reason for the medication; and f. Date of authorization; and
“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observation, Child #1’s prescription medication lacked a written authorization signed by the parent.”
AAC R9-5-404.A. A. A licensee shall ensure that at least the following staff-to-children ratios are maintained at all times when providing child care services to enrolled children: Age Group/Staff: Children - Infants/1:5 or 2:11; 1-year-old children/1:6 or 2:13; 2-year-old children/1:8; 3-year-old children/1:13; 4-year-old children/1:15; 5-year-old children not school-age/1:20; School-age children/1:20
“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, in the 3s/4s classroom, the staff to child ratio was 1:14 instead of 2:14 as required when three year old children are present.”
AAC R9-5-501.A.18. A. A licensee shall ensure that: 18. Except as provided in subsection (A)(20), the following are stored separate from food storage areas and are inaccessible to an enrolled child: a. All materials and chemicals labeled as a toxic or flammable substance; b. All substances that have a child warning label and may be a hazard to a child; and c. Lawn mowers, ladders, toilet brushes, plungers, and other facility equipment that may be a hazard to a child;
“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, in the hallway bathroom, there was a toilet brush and plunger located on the floor accessible to enrolled children.”
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FAQ
Yes. Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on June 16, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 96% of Arizona daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 12. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
31, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Its hours are not listed. Call (520) 450-9722 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (520) 450-9722 to ask.
(520) 450-9722.
5431 West Merrill Ranch Parkway, Florence, AZ 85132. The nearest other daycare we list is Ala Little Leaders - Anthem, 1.8 miles away.