Castle Kids Daycare
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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 10
- 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 (3) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Mar 2, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on March 02, 2026,…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on March 02, 2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the Group Home with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. 6 of 6 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The DES group size was evaluated at the time of the inspection.
Jul 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Mid Year Inspection Was Conducted on 7/7/2025, and No Deficiencies Were CitedMidyear
A Mid Year Inspection was conducted on 7/7/2025, and no deficiencies were cited. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection.
Mar 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Compliance Inspection Was Conducted on 3/3/2025Compliance (Annual)
A Compliance Inspection was conducted on 3/3/2025. The following deficiencies were cited and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receiving this report. Insurance expires 6/14/2025 Gas conducted 3/26/2024
Aug 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Mid Year Inspection Was Conducted on 8/29/2024Midyear
A Mid Year inspection was conducted on 8/29/2024. A full inspection was not conducted. No deficiencies were cited. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website. Insurance expires - 6/14/25 Gas inspection conducted -8/29/24 The following items were discussed: Portal access for copies of license Securing equipment
Mar 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 3/6/2024, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 3/6/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the Portal within 10 days of receiving this report. The Empower Survey was completed during the inspection. Insurance 6/14/2024 Gas 8/29/2023 Transportat
Nov 3, 20231 Finding1 Important
- A Mid Year Inspection Was Conducted on 11/3/2023, No Deficiencies Were CitedMidyear
A Mid Year inspection was conducted on 11/3/2023, no deficiencies were cited. A complete inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer - Cara Leyme 2 of 2 fingerprint cards were verified to be valid. Insurance 6/14/2024 Gas 8/29/2023