A Teddy Bears Learning Child Care & Preschool
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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 10
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
May 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Mid Year Inspection Conducted on 5/12/26Midyear
The following deficiencies were observed at the Mid year Inspection conducted on 5/12/26, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections is requested to be submitted in the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: All current staff must submit a DCS clearance application through the DCS portal that was effective in July 20
Nov 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/13/2025Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/13/2025, 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. Please submit the DCS clearance for Staff #1 and Staff #2. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the D
Apr 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Mid Year Inspection Conducted on 4/30/2025 and Are Subject To…Midyear
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Mid Year Inspection conducted on 4/30/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Written Documentation of Corrections is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Please submit the DCS clearance for Staff #1 and #2 when obtained. There were 2 staff files reviewed. 2 of the 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid thro
Nov 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/15/2024, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/15/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1) Reminder that the fire extinguisher tags will expire 11/30/2024; and 2) The Provider
May 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on 5/15/2024, and Are Subject…Midyear
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Mid-Year inspection conducted on 5/15/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. 2 of 2 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The following was discussed and not limited to: 1. 10 day new staff training
Feb 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation 78302 on 2.26.2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation 78302 on 2.26.2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. Ratios observed were as follows: 2:4 There was 1 staff interviewed during this investigation. 2 of 2 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. There was 1 child's file reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: The complaina
Nov 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/20/2023Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/20/2023. Please submit the Plan of Correction in the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Self Evaluation link was emailed to the Provider. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview the following items were discussed bu