Desert Dream Daycare Llc
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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (6) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
May 21, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 05/21/2026Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 05/21/2026. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given the Provider at the time of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. During the exit interview the following items were discussed but not limited to: *M
Nov 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed During the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on 11/24/2025 and the Inspection Is…Midyear
There were no deficiencies observed during the Mid-year Inspection conducted on 11/24/2025 and the inspection is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A copy of the Notice of the Inspection Rights was given to the Provider. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 Providers and 3 Residents were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were disc
Jun 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 06/03/2025Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 06/03/2025. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Provider. Please submit the Plan of Correction in the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Survey link and Emergency Disaster Contact Form was emailed to the Provider. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members and 2 of 2 residents were verified to be valid thr
Dec 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Midyear Inspection Conducted on 12/02/2024Midyear
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Midyear Inspection conducted on 12/02/2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Correction in the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members and 3 of 3 residents were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview the following items were discusse
Jun 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 06/04/2024Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 06/04/2024. Please submit the Plan of Correction in the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Survey link was emailed to the Provider. The DES Group Size was observed in compliance at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members and 4 of 4 residents were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the
Dec 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Midyear Inspection Conducted on 12/05/2023Midyear
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Midyear Inspection conducted on 12/05/2023. Please submit the Plan of Correction in the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members and 4 of 4 residents 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 limited to: *Adding another room to lic
Jun 9, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 5/02/2023 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 5/02/2023 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. 5 of 5 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be v