Cri-Cri Child Care
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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 10
- 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 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Dec 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on December 18, 2025,…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiency was observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on December 18, 2025, and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer provided the site with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The following was discu
Jun 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Mid Year Inspection Was Conducted on 6/3/2025Midyear
A Mid Year inspection was conducted on 6/3/2025. No deficiencies were cited. A full inspection was not conducted. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website. 2 staff with 9 children were observed. Insurance 6/11/26 Gas 6/14/25
Jan 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Compliance Inspection Was Conducted on 1/15/2025, No Deficiencies Were CitedCompliance (Annual)
A Compliance inspection was conducted on 1/15/2025, no deficiencies were cited. A complete inspection was conducted. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid during the inspection on the AZ DPS website. Insurance expires 6/1/2025 Gas inspection conducted 6/14/2024
Jul 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Mid Year Inspection Was Conducted on July 29, 2024Midyear
A Mid Year inspection was conducted on July 29, 2024. No deficiencies were cited. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Insurance 6/11/25 Gas inspection 6/14/24
Feb 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Compliance Inspection Was Conducted on 2/13/2024, No Deficiencies Were CitedCompliance (Annual)
A Compliance inspection was conducted on 2/13/2024, no deficiencies were cited. A full inspection was conducted. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the AZ DPS website. An empower survey was sent. Insurance expires 6/11/2024 Fire permit expires 8/31/2024
Aug 24, 20231 Finding1 Important
- A Mid-Year Inspection Was Conducted on 8/24/2023, and No Deficiencies Were CitedMidyear
A Mid-Year inspection was conducted on 8/24/2023, and no deficiencies were cited. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara DeLessio 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid during the inspection. Insurance expires- 6/11/2024 Gas 6/16/2023 Fire permit expired 6/23/2023