Jardin De Ninos Childcare Inc
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 52
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:6 Not Regulated Preschool 1:15 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00168641 on 5/6/26Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for case #00168641 on 5/6/26. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Ones & Twos - 2:5 Pre-K - 1:11 There were 3 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation. There were 3 children’s files re
Sep 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were Zero Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/19/25, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
There were zero deficiencies observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 9/19/25, and are 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. A full inspection was 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 Emergency Disaster Conta
Oct 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/17/24, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 10/17/24, 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. Compliance Officer #1: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer #2: Christine Fiore The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility. The DES group siz
Nov 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on November 20, 2023, Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on November 20, 2023, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Brenda Alubowicz A full inspection was conducted at this time. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The link for the Empower Survey was emailed at the time of the inspection. The DES