Explorers In Learning
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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 162
- 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-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
May 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 5/7/2026 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 5/7/2026 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 fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspect
May 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on May 13, 2025, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed during the annual compliance inspection conducted on May 13, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 8 of the 8 fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were verified through the DPS website during the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing portal within 10 days of receiving this Statement of Deficiencies. The following items were discussed, but are not limited to: *Background checks completed via
Dec 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 12/26/2024, Subject To…Modification
The following deficiency was observed at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 12/26/2024, subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer Supervisor is Peggy Kraus
Nov 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint #00092706 Investigation Conducted on 11/14/2024 and Is…Complaint
No deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint #00092706 investigation conducted on 11/14/2024 and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A Complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants - 1:5, 2:7 Ones - 3:13 Twos - 4:12, 3:14 Threes/Fours - 3:18 Fours/Fives - 1:9 Six staff members were interviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: *Staff Attendance Upon
May 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 5/16/2024, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 5/16/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker The Written Documentation 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 is not limited to: *The staff's starting date versus date of hire/employment date, as it relates to finger
Mar 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Case #81832 Conducted on 3/28/2024 and Are Subject to Changes…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Case #81832 conducted on 3/28/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1 spoke with the Complainant on 3/28/2024. A full inspection was not conducted. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The following room ratios were observed: Infants: 2:8; 2:9 1's: 2:9; 2:12 2's: 2:13; 2:16 3's: 2:23 4's: 1:11 Two sta
Jun 16, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 06/16/2023, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 06/16/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Correction within 10 business 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. The fingerprint clearance cards for 7 of 7 staff members were verif