American Child Care #48
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 129
- 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-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Dec 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint #00152199 Investigation on 12/4/25Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00152199 investigation on 12/4/25. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The Licensee will be notified when the Written Documentation of Corrections is requested to be submitted. Ratios observed were: 1:4 Infants 1:7 One-two year old's- (Cited); and 1:9 & 0:6 Three -four year old's (Cited). There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: The comp
Jun 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 6/10/2025 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/10/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 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) Licensee informed of the DCS portal that was effective in August 2024 and all providers are required to submit DCS clearance for all sta
Nov 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint #00092520 Investigation on 11/12/24Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00092520 investigation on 11/12/24. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Name of the Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker No deficiencies were cited at the time of the complaint investigation and are subject to change pending programmatic review. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:4 & 2:7; One-year-olds: 1:6; Two year olds: 2:12; and Three-Four year-olds: 1:12. There were 3 staff interviewed during this inv
Jun 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 6/25/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/25/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A plan of correction is not being accepted at this time. 4 of 4 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower self-evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Group Size requirements
Jan 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 1/11/2024 and Are…Monitoring
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 1/11/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Compliance Officer is Tricia Tartaglio
Jun 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 6/28/2023 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/28/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A follow-up inspection will be conducted. A Provider Meeting will also be conducted. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 3 of 3 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower self-evaluation was completed. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was