Childtime Children's 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
- 168
- 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 8 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (8). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
May 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on May 14, 2026Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on May 14, 2026. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was updated
Aug 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case # 001380768 on August 4, 2025Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for case # 001380768 on August 4, 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. Ratios observed were: Staff : Children Infants: 2 : 7 1 Year Olds: 1 : 5 2 Year Olds: 2 : 13 3/4 Year Olds: 1 : 13 There were 5 staff members intervie
May 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on May 20, 2025, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on May 20, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The DES group size was observed to be compliant at the time of the inspection.
Jun 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on June 4, 2025, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on June 4, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Katie Corrow Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The l
Jan 31, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00068142 on 1/31/24Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00068142 on 1/31/24. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. There were zero deficiencies found. Compliance Officer #1: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer #2: Christine Fiore Ratios observed were: infants - 2:6 Ones - 2:11 Twos - 1:7 Threes - 1:12 Pre-k - School Age - 1:12 There were 5 staff member interviewed during this investigation. There were 4 children interviewed during this i
Jan 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00067150 on 1/8/24Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00067150 on 1/8/24. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer #2: Laurie McKenna Ratios observed were: Infants - 2:5 Ones- 2:10 Twos-1:8 Threes - 1:11 Fours & Fives - 1:11 There were 6 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 child’s file reviewed during this investigation. Upon completion of the complai
Jul 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00061513 on 7/28/23Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00061513 on 7/28/23. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer #2: Ryan Mapes 2 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants - 1:4 Ones - 2:11 Twos - 1:8 Threes - 2:17 Fours - 1:12 Fours to School Age - 1:8 There were5 staff m
Jun 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 6/5/23, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 6/5/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer #2: Christine Fiore 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The Empo