Busy Bees Arizona Chandler
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
- 260
- 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
Jan 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint #00154074 Investigation on 1/7/2026Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00154074 investigation on 1/7/2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. A plan of correction will not be accpeted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants - 2:8 1-year-old children - 1:4 1-year-old children - 2:13 2-year-old children - 2:16 2-year-old children - 1:8 3-year-old children 1:12 4-year-old children - 1:10
Nov 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint 00151331 Investigation on 11/24/2025Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint 00151331 investigation on 11/24/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants - 2:9 Infants - 1:4 2s - 1:8 2s - 2:12 3s - 2:14 3s and 4s - 1:9 4s - 1:9 4's and 5s - 1:11 There were 2 staff members interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: 1 upper management staff Documentation
Jul 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on July 23, 2025, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed during the annual compliance inspection conducted on July 23, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 7 of the 7 fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were verified through the DPS website during the inspection. Emergency Disaster Contact Form was completed during the inspection. Empower link was emailed to the facility director Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing portal within 10 days of receiving the
Jul 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/29/2024, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/29/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Stacy Marchelli Name of Compliance Officer #2: Chloe-James Rossi 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 is not limited to: *Outlet covers *Classroom postin
Jan 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation (Case# 65847) Conducted On…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint investigation (Case# 65847) conducted on 01/16/2024 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. The investigation was completed on 01/16/2024. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Elizabeth Enriquez A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statemen
Jul 31, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint Investigation (#61710) and Compliance Inspection…Complaint Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint investigation (#61710) and Compliance inspection conducted on 7/31/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The investigation was completed on 07/31/2023. Please submit the Plan of Correction via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Survey was completed at the time of inspection. 10 of 10 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website