Creme De La Creme - Lake Pleasant
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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 323
- 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 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (7). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Oct 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance and Complaint # 146447 Investigation Conducted…Complaint Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance and Complaint # 146447 investigation conducted on 10/1/2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer spoke with the Complainant on 10/1/2025. The following room ratios were observed: Infants: 2:8 One's: 2:13; 2:13 Two's: 2:12; 1:6 Three's: 1:13 Four's: 1:13; 1:14 Two staff members were interviewed during this investigation. Upon completion of the Complaint investigation, it was
Apr 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 4/8/2025, Subject to Change…Modification
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the modification inspection conducted on 4/8/2025, subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted.
Oct 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/4/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 10/4/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 5 of 5 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. Compliance Officer: Archana Navin
Jun 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Investigate Complaints #84313 and #85338 on June 6, 2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to investigate complaints #84313 and #85338 on June 6, 2024. A complete inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer #1: Stacy Marchelli Compliance Officer #2: Tara Farrell The ratios observed were: Infants 2:8 Toddler 1 A: 2:8 Toddler 1 B: 1:5 Toddler 2 A: 2:7 Toddler 2 B: 2:9 Preschool 1: 2:9 Preschool 2: 2:12 Pre-K 1: 1:5 Pre-K 3: 1:11 School-Age: 2:29 Two staff members were interviewed during this investigation. The documentat
Mar 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Investigate Complaint #81600 on March 28, 2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to investigate complaint #81600 on March 28, 2024. A complete inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer #1: Stacy Marchelli Compliance Officer #2: Tara Farrell The ratios observed were: Infants 2:6 Toddlers 2:12, 2:6 2's 2:16, 2:12 Preschool-1:13, 2:15 Pre-k 1:15, 1:15 Three staff members were interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: The Compliance Officer emailed the complainant for complaint 81600 on 3/26/2024. The c
Nov 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Investigate Complaint #66080 on November 28, 2023Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to investigate complaint #66080 on November 28, 2023. A complete inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer: Stacy Marchelli The ratios observed were: Infants 1:2 Transitional Toddlers 1:2 Toddler B 1:9 Preschool 1:5 School-age 1:7 Two staff members were interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: The Compliance Officer emailed the complainant for complaint 66080 on 11/22/23. The complainant responded with additional deta
Oct 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/05/2023 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/05/2023 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 fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not