Imelda'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.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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- 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 2024, 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
Feb 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Monitor Inspection Conducted on February 13, 2026, and Are…Monitoring
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Monitor Inspection conducted on February 13, 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. A full inspection was conducted. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via
Jan 30, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of the Annual Inspection Conducted on 01/30/2026, Subject to Changes…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiency was observed at the time of the Annual Inspection conducted on 01/30/2026, subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance inspection was unable to be conducted due to closure. A follow-up inspection will be conducted. Please complete the Plan of Correction via the Licensing Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiency.
Jun 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Mid Year Compliance Inspection Was Conducted on 6/24/2025Midyear
A Mid Year Compliance Inspection was conducted on 6/24/2025. No deficiencies were cited. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection.
Feb 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Compliance Inspection Was Conducted on 2/4/2025, No Deficiencies Were CitedCompliance (Annual)
A Compliance inspection was conducted on 2/4/2025, no deficiencies were cited. A full inspection was conducted. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC 3 of 3 fingerprint cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the inspection. The Empower Survey was sent to the Provider. Gas 3/4/2025 Insurance 6/14/2025
May 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the 60 Day Monitoring Inspection Conducted on May 8, 2024, and Are…Initial Monitoring
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the 60 day monitoring inspection conducted on May 8, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Insurance 6/14/24 Gas 3/4/25 First Aid/CPR 11/25 Ratio 2:4 No deficiencies were found at the time of the initial 60 day monitoring inspection.
Mar 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Monitoring to the Initial Inspection Was Conducted on 3/6/2024Monitoring
A Monitoring to the initial inspection was conducted on 3/6/2024. No deficiencies were cited. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC The requested corrections were completed. LIcensure is pending receipt of a valid insurance certificate.
Feb 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- An Initial Inspection Was Conducted on 2/20/2024Compliance (Initial)
An Initial inspection was conducted on 2/20/2024. The following deficiencies were cited and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The license is pending approval of a Plan of Corrections, and an onsite follow up inspection. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC Compliance Officer Supervisor- Lisa Emery 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the AZ DPS website during the inspection. A Gas inspection was not conducted. An Insurance certifi