Busy Bees Arizona Paradise Valley
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
- 206
- 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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--
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-
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
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.