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Childery

Giggle And Grow Preschool & Child Care

Data last updated · May 2026

Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    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
94
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:5Not Regulated
Toddlers1:6Not Regulated
Preschool1:15Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

11 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 11 Findings
11 Important

Across 11 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (10) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.

See All 11 Inspection Visits
  1. Apr 2, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 04/02/2026 and Are…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 04/02/2026 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility representative at the time of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was provided to the Director durin

  2. Jul 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • AMENDED July 28Complaint

      AMENDED July 28, 2025 The purpose of the inspection conducted on July 18, 2025 was to conduct complaint investigation #00136845. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The ratios observed were: Infants 1:4 1's: 1:6 2's-3's: 1:7 3's-4's: 1:12 A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. Two staff were interviewed during this investigation. The Facility Director was interviewed during this investigation. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it

  3. Apr 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on April 4, 2025, and Are…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were observed during the annual compliance inspection conducted on April 4, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 4 of the 4 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: *Refrigerators and freezers need

  4. Jan 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Purpose of the Inspection Conducted on 01/29/25 Was to Conduct Complaint Investigation #00096149Complaint

      The purpose of the inspection conducted on 01/29/25 was to conduct complaint investigation #00096149. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: Celeste Angulo Compliance Officer #2: Monika Jones The ratios observed were: Infants 1:3 1's: 1:6 3's: 1:8 Two staff were interviewed during this investigation. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the 1 allegation was substanti

  5. Jan 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Purpose of the Inspection Conducted on 01/08/25 Was to Conduct Complaint Investigation #00094647Complaint

      The purpose of the inspection conducted on 01/08/25 was to conduct complaint investigation #00094647. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: Celeste Angulo Compliance Officer #2: Brian Howell The ratios observed were: Infants 1:5 2/3's: 1:7 3/4's: 1:12 Two staff were interviewed during this investigation. The complainant was contacted on 01/08/25 Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and

  6. Dec 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Purpose of the Inspection Conducted on 12/23/2024 Was to Conduct Complaint Investigation 94647Complaint

      The purpose of the inspection conducted on 12/23/2024 was to conduct complaint investigation 94647. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer Supervisor is Peggy Kraus. The Complainant did not respond to a request for information. Five staff members were interviewed as a part of the investigation. Based on staff interview and the Compliance Officer Supervisor's observation, it was determined that the allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiate

  7. Dec 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Investigate Complaint #00093754 on December 09, 2024Complaint

      The purpose of the inspection was to investigate complaint #00093754 on December 09, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: Celeste Angulo Compliance Officer #2: Elizabeth Enriquez The ratios observed were: 1's: 1:5 2's/3's: 1:8 3's/4's: 1:7 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Site Director There were no deficiencies found at the time of the complaint #00093754 conducted on December 09, 2024. Up

  8. Nov 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Investigate Complaint #00092898 on November 18, 2024Complaint

      The purpose of the inspection was to investigate complaint #00092898 on November 18, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: Celeste Angulo Compliance Officer #2: Elizabeth Enriquez The ratios observed were: Infants: 1:3 1's: 1:6 2's/3's: 1:8 3's/4's: 1:10 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Site Director Documentation reviewed included the following: Child attendance records; diaper changing logs

  9. Sep 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint Case #00087709 Investigation Conducted on September…Complaint

      The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint case #00087709 investigation conducted on September 20, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: Celeste Angulo Compliance Officer #2: Pat Morgan-Martinez The ratios observed were: Infants 1:2 1's: 1:6 2's: 1:8 3/4's: 1:9 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. The complainant was contacted on 9/18/24.

  10. Apr 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 04/12/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 04/12/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Submit the Plan of Corrections using the AZDHS Licensing Portal within ten (10) days from the date the Statement of Deficiencies is received. The Empower Self-Evaluation survey was emailed to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 staff members were verified to be valid through t

  11. Jun 26, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint Case # 00057929 on 6/26/2023Complaint

      The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint case # 00057929 on 6/26/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer: David Ramos Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:5 1's: 1:7 2's: 1:8 3's-4's: 1:10 4's-5's: 1:14 There were 3 staff members interviewed during this investigation onsite. Others interviewed: complainant by phone on 6/2/2023. There were 3 staff files reviewed during this investigation. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3