Busy Bees Arizona El Mirage
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
- 284
- 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 9 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (9). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Apr 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 04-10-2026, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the annual compliance inspection conducted on 04-10-2026, and are subject to change 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 during the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed during the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment lin
Feb 26, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation #00160100 on 02-26-2026Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation #00160100 on 02-26-2026. This report is subject to change pending programmatic review. There were no deficiencies found. This is subject to change 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 not conducted at this time. The ratios observed were: *Infant 2 room- 2:8 *Toddler 1
Jan 27, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Investigation Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation #00156744 on 01-27-2026Complaint
The purpose of the investigation was to conduct a complaint investigation #00156744 on 01-27-2026. 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 not conducted at this time. The ratios observed were: *Infant 1 room- 2:9 *Infant 2 room- closed *Toddler 2 (1s) room- 2:12 *Toddler 3 (2s) room- 1:8 *Toddler 4 (2s) room- 1:7 *Toddler 5 (2s) room- 1:8 *Toddler 6 (3s) room- 1:12 *P
Nov 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint Investigation #00147632Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct Complaint investigation #00147632. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Notice of Inspection Rights was provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The following deficiency was observed at the time of complaint investigation #00147632 conducted on 11/10/2025 and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the St
Apr 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 04/14/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 04/14/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Facility Director. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The DES Group Size was observed in compliance at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was comple
Nov 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint #00092405 Investigation on 11/06/24Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00092405 investigation on 11/06/24. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: Monika Jones Compliance Officer #2: Heather Bauer Ratios observed were: Infants: 3:9 Infants: 2:9 1-year-old children: 2:13 1-year-old children: 2:13 2-year-old children: 1:8 2-year-old children: 2:16 2-year-old children: 2:15 3-year-old children: 1:12 3-year-old children: 1:13 3-year-old children: 1:13 3-year-old
Apr 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 4/19/24 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 4/19/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey link was emailed to provider at the time of the inspection. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days
Oct 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies at the Time of Complaint #00065060 Investigation Conducted on 10/20/23Complaint
There were no deficiencies at the time of Complaint #00065060 investigation conducted on 10/20/23. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 10/20/23. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell Compliance Officer # 2: Archana Navin A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 2:8 Ones: 1:6 Ones: 3:8 Twos: 2:9 Twos: 1:8 Twos/Threes: 2:15 Threes: 1:12 Threes: 1:12 Fours: 1:12 Fours/Fives: 1:12 Three sta
Jul 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint 0060972 Investigation Conducted on 7/13/23 and Are…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint 0060972 investigation conducted on 7/13/23 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 6/1/23. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell Compliance Officer # 2: Archana Navin The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 2:11 Ones: 3: