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Childery

Active Learning Center #4

Data last updated · May 2026

Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
165
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:5Not Regulated
Toddlers1:6Not Regulated
Preschool1:15Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

8 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 8 Findings
8 Important

Across 8 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.

See All 8 Inspection Visits
  1. Jan 16, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of Complaint #00156312 Investigation Conducted on 1/16/26Complaint

      There were no deficiencies observed at the time of Complaint #00156312 investigation conducted on 1/16/26. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 1/16/26. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Ones: 1:6 Twos: 2:10 Threes/Fours: 2:17 One staff member was interviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: Facility incident reports. Facility email exchanges. Upon complet

  2. Dec 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • There Were No Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #00152447 Investigation Conducted on 12/8/25Complaint

      There were no deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00152447 investigation conducted on 12/8/25. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 12/8/25. An email was sent to the Complainant on 12/8/25. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 1:3 Ones: 1:3 Twos: 2:13 Threes/Fours: 1:13 Three staff members were interviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed:

  3. Nov 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11-19-2025, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were observed at the annual compliance inspection conducted on 11-19-2025, 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. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The DES group size checklist was completed at the time of the inspection. 6 of 6 fingerprint clearance cards were verified

  4. Nov 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of Complaint #00149787 Investigation Conducted on 11/6/25 and Are…Complaint

      The following deficiency was observed at the time of Complaint #00149787 investigation conducted on 11/6/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 1:4 Ones: 1:6 Twos: 2:13 Threes: 2:11 Fours: 1:7 School-agers: 1:12 Three staff members were interviewed during this investigation. One staff file was reviewed during this investigation. The following docu

  5. Dec 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/4/2024, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/4/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Tricia Tartaglio Compliance Officer #2: Chloe-James Rossi The Plan of Correction 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 is not limited to: *Ensure all personal products are labeled with the

  6. Sep 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Investigate Complaint #90717 on September 30, 2024Complaint

      The purpose of the inspection was to investigate complaint #90717 on September 30, 2024. A complete inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer: Stacy Marchelli The ratios observed were: Infants 1:4 1/2's 2:13 3's and older 1:8 Three staff members were interviewed during this investigation. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. T

  7. Dec 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/5/23and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 12/5/23and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell Compliance Officer # 2: Archana Navin 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey was completed online at the time of the inspection. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days

  8. Sep 29, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #00064208 Investigation Conducted on 9/29/23 and Are…Complaint

      The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00064208 investigation conducted on 9/29/23 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 9/29/23. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 1:5 Ones/Twos: 3:20 Threes/Fours: 2:25; 0:1 Two