Child Crisis Arizona Early Education Services-Mesa
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 110
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Feb 3, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 2/3/2026 and Are Subject…Monitoring
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 2/3/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility representative at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 7 of 7 Fingerprint Clearance Cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website sea
Jan 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Compliance Inspection Was Unable to Be Conducted on 1.9.2026. The Program Was Closed for Their Holiday Break.Compliance (Annual)
Jul 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 07-30-2025Modification
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the modification Inspection conducted on 07-30-2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The modification was to add the Honeydew room to be used by enrolled children.
Jan 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 1/15/2025Monitoring
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 1/15/2025. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Director designee at the time of the inspection. ***The Director designee was reminded of the license expiration date and to log on to the portal to pay the fees prior to the license expiring. 8 of 8 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS we
Jan 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Compliance Inspection on 1.10.2025 Was Unable to Be Conducted Due to Facility Closure. Compliance Officer Is Tricia TartaglioCompliance (Annual)
Jan 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection That Was Conducted on 1/10/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection that was conducted on 1/10/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker The Written Documentation of Corrections was accepted at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed and not limited to: 1) The rule requirement, R9-5-203., that requires the licensee to verify the staff's fingerprint clearance card's validity before the employment
Aug 10, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 8/10/2023, and Is Subject To…Modification
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the modification Inspection conducted on 8/10/2023, and is subject to change pending programmatic review. A full compliance inspection was not conducted at this time Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker