Denise's Safe Haven Daycare
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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- 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 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Apr 27, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on 4/27/2026, and Are Subject To…Midyear
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Mid-Year inspection conducted on 4/27/2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff/household members whose files were reviewed were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection.
Nov 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 11/21/2025, and Are Subject…Monitoring
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 11/21/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 staff/household members whose files were reviewed were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed, but not limited to: *Supervision *Diaper changing surfacing
Oct 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Compliance Inspection Due at This Time Could Not Be Conducted Due to the Temporary Closure of the FacilityCompliance (Annual)
The Compliance inspection due at this time could not be conducted due to the temporary closure of the facility. The temporary closure was confirmed on 10/28/2025 via email.
May 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on 5/6/2025Midyear
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Mid-Year inspection conducted on 5/6/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 staff/household members whose files were reviewed were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection.
Nov 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Annual Inspection Conducted on November 5Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Annual inspection conducted on November 5, 2024, subject to change pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Celeste Angulo Four fingerprint clearance cards were verified through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The link for the empower survey was emailed to the Provider. The following was discussed, but not limited to: **Outdoor hazards maintained inaccessible to children
May 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on 5/7/2024Midyear
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Mid-Year inspection conducted on 5/7/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 staff/household members whose files were reviewed were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer: Elizabeth Enriquez
Nov 9, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/9/2023, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/9/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: David Ramos Compliance Officer #2: Jennifer Flicker The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members and 2 of 2 residents were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Sta