Busy Bees Arizona Glendale
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.3 / 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 3 (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 3 (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
- 255
- 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 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (6) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Jan 28, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint Investigations 156137 and 156133 on 1.28.2026Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct Complaint investigations 156137 and 156133 on 1.28.2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were as follows: Infants 2:9 Ones 1:6 & 2:7 Twos 1:8 & 1:8 & 1:8 Th
Dec 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection and Complaint #00152525…Complaint Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual compliance inspection and complaint #00152525 inspection conducted on 12-11-2025, and are subject to changes 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. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time The ratios observed were: *Infant 1 (infants)- 1:4 *Toddler 2 (1s)- 2:12 *Toddler 3 (1s)- 2:14
Oct 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of This Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint #00446645 Investigation on 10/21/2025Complaint
The purpose of this inspection was to conduct complaint #00446645 investigation on 10/21/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants 2:7 Toddler 1 1:6 Toddler 2 2:10 Toddler 3 2:8 Toddler 5 2:13 Preschool 1 1:11 PreK 2 1:12 PreK 3 1:12 There were 6 staff members interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: Classroom rosters. Upon completion of the complai
Sep 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation 145846 on 9.24.2025Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation 145846 on 9.24.2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted through the portal at this time due to enforcement action. Ratios observed were as follows: Infants 1:2 Toddler 2 (1s) 2:12
Sep 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint Investigations 144485 & 145425 on 9.11.2025Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct Complaint investigations 144485 & 145425 on 9.11.2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A Plan of Corrections is not being accepted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were as follows: Infants 2:6 T1 (1s) 1:5 T2 (1s) 2:11 T3 (1/2s)
Dec 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/16/2024, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/16/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Chloe-James Rossi Compliance Officer #2: Tricia Tartaglio The Plan of Correction 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: *Ensure unrelated items are not located on the dia
Dec 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/20/2023, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/20/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker 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, at the time of the inspection: 1) Tummy time requirements; and 2) Crib spacing requireme