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Childery

Busy Bees Arizona Paradise Valley

Data last updated · May 2026

Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
206
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:5Not Regulated
Toddlers1:6Not Regulated
Preschool1:15Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

12 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 12 Findings
12 Important

Across 12 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (9) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3). None of the 12 findings were critical.

See All 12 Inspection Visits
  1. Dec 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Purpose of This Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint Investigation #00153089 on 12/18/2025Complaint

      The purpose of this inspection was to conduct Complaint Investigation #00153089 on 12/18/2025. ***The complaint was self-reported by the facility. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The following ratios were observed: *Infants: 2:9 *Infants: 2:10 *Infants 2:5 *1's and 2-year-olds: 2:12 *1's and 2-year-olds: 2:11 *2-year-olds: 2:12 *2-year-olds: 2:15 *2's and 3-year-olds: 3:16 *3's and 4-year-olds: 1:13 *3's and 4-year-olds: 1:13 *4-year-olds: 1:12 There were

  2. Aug 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint #00141357 Investigation on 08/27/2025Complaint

      The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00141357 investigation on 08/27/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infant 1: 2:9 Infant 2: 2:10 Infant 3: 1:5 1-year-old children: 2:11 1-year-old children: 2:11 1-year-old children: 2:11 2-year-old children: 2:13 2-year-old children: 2:11 3-year-old children: 1:6 3-year-old children: 1:6 4-year-old children: 1:13 Four staff members were interviewed during this investigation. O

  3. Jul 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Inspection Conducted on 7/11/2025, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual inspection conducted on 7/11/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. Seven of seven Fingerprint Clearance Cards were valid via the DPS website. The following was discussed, but not limited to: *Space usage in Outdoor Activity Areas. *Storage of furniture and supplies in single-use activity areas. *Ensuring the outdoor activity areas are fre

  4. Apr 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #125752 Investigation Conducted on 4/23/2025 and Are…Complaint

      The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #125752 investigation conducted on 4/23/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer attempted to contact the Complainant via phone and email. A full inspection was not conducted. The following room ratios were observed: Infant's: 2:7; 2:10 One's: 2:13; 2:13 and 1:6 Two's: 2:15 and 2:15 Three's: 1:13; 1:13 and 1:13 Four's: 2:18 Four staff members were interviewed during this

  5. Apr 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #0124178 Investigation Conducted 04.09.25 and Are…Complaint

      The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #0124178 investigation conducted 04.09.25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 04.08.25. The Plan of Correction is required to be submitted through the licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. A full inspection of the facility was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infant 1: 2:9; Infant 2: 2:11; T

  6. Mar 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint # 00121866 Investigation Conducted on 3/14/25 and Are…Complaint

      The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint # 00121866 investigation conducted on 3/14/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 3/14/25. 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 Infants: 2:6 Ones: 2:13 Ones: 2:13 Twos: 2:7 Twos: 2:8 Twos 1:8 Threes: 1:11 Th

  7. Nov 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #00092983 Investigation Conducted on 11/19/24 and Are…Complaint

      The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00092983 investigation conducted on 11/19/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 11/19/24. 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: 1:5 Infants

  8. Aug 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 8/7/2024 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 8/7/2024 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. 35 Children Emergency Cards were reviewed. 7 Staff files were reviewed. 7 Fingerprint cards were validated by DPS. The Empower Self- Assessment Checklist was completed at the Compliance inspection. The fol

  9. Jun 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of Complaint #00084464 Investigation Conducted on 6/27/2024, Subject To…Complaint

      There were no deficiencies observed at the time of complaint #00084464 investigation conducted on 6/27/2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants- 2:10 Infants- 2:11 Infants- 2:7 1's- 3:12 1's- 2:12 2's- 2:16 2's/3's- 3:8 3's--

  10. Mar 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #00068290 Investigation Conducted on 3/19/2024 And…Complaint

      The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00068290 investigation conducted on 3/19/2024 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. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants- 2:10 Infants- 2:8 Infants- 1:5 1's-

  11. Jan 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #00068029 Investigation Conducted on 01/23/2024 And…Complaint

      The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00068029 investigation conducted on 01/23/2024 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. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants- 2:11 Infants- 2:11 Infants- 2:12 1's- 2

  12. Aug 9, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 08/09/2023, and Are…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 08/09/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the written documentation of corrections within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower survey was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 out of 5 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection.