Garcia's Child 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.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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on April 7, 2026 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on April 7, 2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the Group Home with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Pr
Sep 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Midyear Inspection Conducted on September 24, 2025 Subject To…Midyear
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Midyear Inspection conducted on September 24, 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. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection.
Apr 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 04/08/2025, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 04/08/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 2 of 2 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. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility. The DES group size was evaluated at
Oct 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Mid Year Inspection Conducted on October 28Midyear
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Mid Year inspection conducted on October 28, 2024, and are subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Ratio 1:2 Insurance 6/25/25 Gas 6/10/24 First Aid/CPR - 6/14/25
Apr 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on April 23, 2024, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on April 23, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were two personnel files reviewed. Both of the fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Complete and submit a Plan of Corrections via the portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Items discussed, but not limited to: * DCS sub
Oct 3, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on October 03Midyear
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the mid-year inspection conducted on October 03, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. There were two fingerprint clearance cards verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer: Amanda Valenzuela