Developing Minds Academy
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
- 125
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jun 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 6/24/2025, And…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual compliance inspection conducted on 6/24/2025, 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. 5 of 5 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website. The following was discussed, but not limited to: 1) Updating Criminal History Affidavit form, to include front and back of form
Jul 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/11/2024, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/11/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker The Written Documentation of Corrections is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed but not limited to: *Fire extinguisher tags *Submit 3 caterer’s sanitation permits, when obtain
Dec 4, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation #00065831 and #00066119 on 12/4/2023Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation #00065831 and #00066119 on 12/4/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Correction via the LMS portal within 10 days. Ratios observed were as follows: 1's: 2:7 1's-2's: 2:5 2's: 2:13 2's-3's: 2:11 3's: 2:16 4's-5's: 2:15 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed: rosters, employee disciplinary action report, and accident log.
Jul 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/28/2023 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/28/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 3 of 4 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The 4th fingerprint card required the prints to be re-submitted due to a glitch. The Empower self-evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaste