Elsa's Day 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 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Sep 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Midyear Inspection Conducted on September 8Midyear
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Midyear Inspection conducted on September 8, 2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection.
Jun 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Statement of Deficiencies Amended on 6.17.25Compliance (Annual)
Statement of Deficiencies Amended on 6.17.25. The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on June 3, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Five of five fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Certificate of Liability Insurance: e
Oct 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Midyear Inspection Conducted on October 21Midyear
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Midyear inspection conducted on October 21, 2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Amanda Valenzuela Insurance: expires on 8/25/2025 Items discussed, but not limited to, were: Anniversary Application in "Applications" or "Application Hi
Jun 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on June 11, 2024, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on June 11, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Amanda Valenzuela Five of five fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies.
Nov 14, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on 11/14/23, and Are Subject To…Midyear
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the mid-year inspection conducted on 11/14/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer #1: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer #2: Brenda Alubowicz 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection.
Aug 8, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 8/8/23 and Are…Initial Monitoring
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the initial monitoring inspection conducted on 8/8/23 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer #2: Brenda Alubowicz A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please complete the Plan of Correction via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies.
Jun 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Initial Inspection Conducted on 6/13/23, and Are…Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance initial inspection conducted on 6/13/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer #2: Laurie McKenna 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Plan of Corrections was not accepted at the time of the inspection. Please return the Plan of Corrections via the online porta