Auntie Anns 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 (4) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Apr 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 4/23/26Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the Compliance Inspection conducted on 4/23/26, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections is requested to be submitted in the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DP
Oct 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Mid Year Inspection Conducted on 10/22/2025Midyear
The following deficiencies were observed at the Mid year Inspection conducted on 10/22/2025, 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. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection.
May 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 5/1/2025 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 5/1/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please complete the Written Documentation of Corrections through the licensing portal within 10 days. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Provider at the time of the
Nov 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Mid Year Inspection Conducted on 11/25/24 and Are Subject To…Midyear
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the mid year inspection conducted on 11/25/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker The Written Documentation of Corrections was accepted at the time of the inspection. There were 3 staff files reviewed. Three of the 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website.
May 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 5/21/2024, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 5/21/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. *** Please submit the current tags for the fire extinguishers. Compliance Officer#2 reviewed 2 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 staff members and 1 resident were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time
Nov 29, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on 11/29/2023 and Are Subject…Midyear
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Mid-Year inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 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. 2 Children Emergency Cards were reviewed. 2 Staff Fingerprint Clearance Cards were validated by DPS. 1 Resident Fingerprint Clearance Card was validated by DPS. Compliance Officer # 1: Fred Geyser