Alicias Day 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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Feb 4, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were Zero Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on 2/4/26Midyear
There were zero deficiencies found at the time of the Mid-year Inspection conducted on 2/4/26, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the Group Home with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection.
Aug 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were Zero Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 8/19/25, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
There were zero deficiencies observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/19/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. A full inspection was conducted at this time. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Conta
Mar 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Mid Year Inspection Conducted on 03/10/25Midyear
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Mid Year inspection conducted on 03/10/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey link was emailed to the facility.
Sep 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/16/24, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 9/16/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer #1: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer #2: Laurie McKenna Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The Empo
Apr 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Mid Year Inspection Conducted on 4/23/24Midyear
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Mid Year inspection conducted on 4/23/24, subject to changing programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Katie Corrow 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Insurance 11/6/24 First Aid CPR 1/26 Ratios 2:10
Oct 3, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on October 3, 2023 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on October 3, 2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer Supervisor Lisa Emery Compliance Officer Katie Corrow 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Insurance 11/6/23 The empower checklist was emailed. Items discussed but not limited to include: The Provider's husband cannot be left alone with the children withou