American Child Care, #52
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
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 95
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Apr 17, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of This Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint #00164830 Investigation on 4/17/2026Complaint
The purpose of this inspection was to conduct complaint #00164830 investigation on 4/17/2026. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of inspection. Ratios observed were: 1-2s - 2:7 2-3s - 1:12 4s - 1:11 5s and up - 1:7 There were 5 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation. There were 2 children’s files reviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: *Daily atte
Mar 3, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 3/3/2026Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the Compliance Inspection conducted on 3/3/2026, 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 Emergency Disaster Contact form was given to the Provider to be completed at the time of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empow
Jan 5, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of Complaint #00153327 Investigation Conducted on 1/5/26Complaint
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of Complaint #00153327 investigation conducted on 1/5/26. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Ones: 1:4 Threes/Fours: 1:11 Three staff members were interviewed during this investigation. One staff file was reviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: Classroom rosters Incident reports Text message exchanges with enrolled parents
Mar 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 3/5/2025 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 3/5/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search.
Mar 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 3/11/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 3/11/2024 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. 15 Children Emergency Cards were reviewed. 5 Staff files were reviewed. 5 Fingerprint cards were validated by DPS. The Empower Self- Assessment Checklist was completed at the Compliance inspection. The fo
Feb 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation (Case# 66641) Conducted On…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint investigation (Case# 66641) conducted on 02/02/2024 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. The investigation was completed on 02/05/2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Complainant was contacted on 01/26/2024. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Monika Jones Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the Licensing port