Happy Face 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.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 (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Mar 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Midyear Inspection Conducted on 3/9/26Midyear
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the midyear inspection conducted on 3/9/26, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection.
Sep 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 09.22.25, Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance inspection conducted on 09.22.25, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the written Documentation of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Three fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were verified as valid via the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed, but not limited to: *Ensure the current license
Feb 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Midyear Inspection Conducted on February 18Midyear
The following deficiencies were observed during the Midyear Inspection conducted on February 18, 2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer #1: Celeste Angulo Compliance Officer #2: Archana Navin 1 of 1 fingerprint clearance card reviewed was valid via a DPS website search. Please submit the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing Portal within 10 days of receiving this Statement of Deficiencies.
Oct 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on October 2, 2024,…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance inspection conducted on October 2, 2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Celeste Angulo Compliance Officer #2: Pat Morgan-Martinez 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. Please submit the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing portal within 10 days of receiving this Statement of Deficiencies. The following items were discussed b
May 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Mid Year Inspection Conducted on 5/14/24Midyear
No deficiencies were found at the time of the Mid Year inspection conducted on 5/14/24, and are subject to changes 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. Insurance 6/20/24 First Aid/CPR 5/25 Ratio 2:9
Nov 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on November 13, 2023, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on November 13, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Katie Corrow Insurance 6/20/24 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. The empower checklist was emailed. Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days.