Children's Safari Learning 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
- 190
- 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 First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 10 Inspection Visits
Aug 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 8/27/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/27/2025 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 Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was emailed to the director. The Notice of Inspection Rights was provided to the licensee at the time
May 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Complaint #00131188Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for Complaint #00131188. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. There were no deficiencies observed at the time of complaint #00131188 investigation conducted on 5/20/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:1 2-year-old child
Apr 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint #00127408 InvestigationComplaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint #00127408 investigation. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. There were no deficiencies observed at the time of complaint #00127408 investigation conducted on 4/28/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:4 1-year-old children: 1:6 1
Feb 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint #00120660 InvestigationComplaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct Complaint #00120660 investigation. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. This was a self report by the facility. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint #00120660 investigation conducted on 2/28/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Written Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:4 1-year-old children: 1:6 1-year-old chi
Sep 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/3/2024 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 9/3/2024 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. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was emailed to the director. The DES group size was observed at the time of the inspection. The fin
Mar 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #00068326 Investigation Conducted on 3/12/2024 And…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00068326 investigation conducted on 3/12/2024 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- 3:12 1's- 1:4 1's- 2:7 2's-
Nov 9, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 11/09/2023, and Are…Modification
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 11/09/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Written Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Compliance Officer is Stephanie Jake.
Sep 29, 20231 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection (Van) Conducted on 9/29/2023Modification
No deficiencies were observed at the time of the Modification Inspection (van) conducted on 9/29/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Ensure the First Aid kit contains a gallon sized zip loc bag. Compliance Officer is Stephanie Jake.
Sep 8, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 09/08/2023 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 09/08/2023 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 Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact form was completed at the time of the i
Jul 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Amended 8/30/23 The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation. A Full Inspection Was…Complaint
Amended 8/30/23 The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 3:12 *1-year-old children: 1:7 1-year-old children: 3:14 2-year-old children: 2:12 2-year-old children: 2:11 3-year-old children: 1:12 4-year-old children: 1:13 5-year-old children: 2:12 5-year-old children and up 1:9 There were 5 staff intervi