Alfaros Child Care
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 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Dec 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on December 18,…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on December 18, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Four of four fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The following
Apr 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Mid Year Inspection Was Conducted on 4/29/25, and No Deficiencies Were CitedMidyear
A Mid Year inspection was conducted on 4/29/25, and no deficiencies were cited. A full inspection was not completed. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website. Ratios observed: 2 staff with 5 children Insurance-3/13/2026
Jan 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Compliance Inspection Was Conducted on 1/6/2025Compliance (Annual)
A Compliance inspection was conducted on 1/6/2025, the following deficiencies were cited and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the inspection. The Empower link was sent to the provider. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receiving this report. Insurance 3/13/2025 The following was disc
Jul 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Mid Year Inspection Conducted on July 29, 2024, and Are…Midyear
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Mid Year inspection conducted on July 29, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. I
Feb 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Compliance Inspection Was Conducted on 2/13/24Compliance (Annual)
A Compliance inspection was conducted on 2/13/24, and the following deficiencies were cited and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website. The empower survey link was sent to the provider. Insurance expires 3/13/2025 Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the online portal within 10 days of receiving this report. The following item was disc
Aug 23, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiecies Were Cited at the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on 8/23/2023Midyear
The following deficiecies were cited at the Mid-Year inspection conducted on 8/23/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara DeLessio 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid during the inspection. Insurance expires: 3/13/2024 The following items were discussed but not limited to: replacement shade arriving 8/31/2023 Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the online portal within 10 days of receiving th