Children's Learning Adventure Childcare Center
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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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
- 593
- 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 10 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (9) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 10 Inspection Visits
Apr 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of This Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint Investigation #00164560 on 4/06/2026Complaint
The purpose of this inspection was to conduct Complaint Investigation #00164560 on 4/06/2026. The incident was self-reported to the Department on 3/23/2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following ratios were observed: *Infants: 3:12 *Ones 2:11 *Ones: 2:10 *Ones: 2:13 *Twos: 2:14 *Twos: 2:13 *Twos:2:16 *Threes: 2:15 *Threes/Four
Mar 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of This Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint Investigations #00161220Complaint
The purpose of this inspection was to conduct Complaint Investigations #00161220, #00161333, #00161335, #00161377, and #00161378 on 3/09/2026. A full inspection was not conducted. Please submit the Plan of Corrections through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following ratios were observed: *Infants: 2:9 *Ones 1:6 *Ones: 2:12 *Ones: 2:13 *Twos: 1:8 *Twos: 2:14 *Threes: 1:13 *Threes: 1:13 *Threes/Fours: 2:25 *Fours: 2:27 Schoo
Oct 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint Investigation #00144822Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint investigation #00144822, #00147663, #00147661, and #00147651, A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Notice of Inspection Rights was provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint investigations #00144822, #00147663, #00147661, and #00147651, conducted on 10/16/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit t
Sep 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation Conducted on 9/9/2025 for Case…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint investigation conducted on 9/9/2025 for case #00144170 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 5:15 1's: 2:6 1's/2's: 2:5 1's/2's: 2:10 2's: 2:13 2's: 2:14 2's/3's: 2:15 3's: 2:16 3's: 2:16 3's/4's: 2:16 4's: 2:17 4's: 2:11 4's/5's: 1:11 8 staff were
Jun 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 6/30/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/30/2025 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. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights to the provider at the time of inspection. The Empower Self Assessment was emailed to the provider. The Emergency Disaster Contact For
Apr 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint Investigations 128278 & 128283 on 4.24.2025Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct Complaint investigations 128278 & 128283 on 4.24.2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Due to Enforcement, the Licensee will be notified when the Written Documentation of Corrections is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the person in charge at the time of the inspection. Ratios ob
Aug 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #87890 and Complaint #87952 Investigation Conducted…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint #87890 and complaint #87952 investigation conducted on 08/12/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full investigation was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1 is Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer #2 is Fred Geyser A Written Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The Ratio’s observed were: Infants: 1:3 1's - 3:11 2's - 2:16; 2:10 3's - 1:5 3's/4's - 2:12
Jul 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 07/10/2024 Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 07/10/2024 subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Fred Geyser The Written Plan of Corrections is not accepted at this time. 11 of 11 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey link was provided at the time of inspection. Please complete within 10 days of receipt o
May 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #00084644 Investigation Conducted on 5/30/2024 And…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00084644 investigation conducted on 5/30/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Correction was not accepted at the time. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants 3:16 1's 2:9 1's 2:10 1's 2:11 2's 3:14 2's 2:11 2's 3:15 3's 2:13 3's 2:21 3's/4's 3:16 4's/5's 2:18 4's/5's 3:15 5's/S-Age 3:46 5's/S-Age1:14 S/Age 1:14 There were
Jul 18, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/18/2023 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 7/18/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: David Ramos Compliance Officer #2: Pat Morgan Martinez Compliance Officer #2 reviewed 12 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 12 of the 12 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Empower survey was completed at the time of the inspection.