Kare Bear Child Care Center
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.4 / 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.3 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 91
- 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
Feb 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance InspectionComplaint Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection, Case #00156609, and Case #00156748 Investigation conducted on 2-10-2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted. Return the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation link to the Provider. Ratios observed were: Ones and twos- 2:8 Threes- 2:13 There was 1 st
Mar 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Case # 00121607 Investigation Conducted on 3-19-2025 and Are…Complaint
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Case # 00121607 Investigation conducted on 3-19-2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:3 Ones: 2:11 Twos: 2:13 Preschool: 1:13 There were two staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 0 children interviewed during this investigation. There were 0 staff files reviewed during this investigation. There was 1 child's fil
Feb 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 2-12-2025 and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 2-12-2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. State Compliance Officer 1: Joel Guerrero A full inspection was conducted at this time. 5 of 5 fingerprint cards were verified to be valid via the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey was completed after the time of the inspection. The DES group size checklist was not completed at the time of the inspec
Feb 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 2/13/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 2/13/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. State Compliance Officer 1: Joel Guerrero A full inspection was conducted at this time. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 6 of 6 fingerprint cards were verified to be valid via the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Sur
Feb 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The State Compliance Officer Attempted the Following Compliance Inspection on 2/7/2024Compliance (Annual)
The State Compliance Officer attempted the following Compliance Inspection on 2/7/2024. Due to a Winter Advisory Warning, the Compliance Inspection will be conducted as soon as possible.
Oct 4, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Case # 00062547 Investigation Conducted on 10-4-2023 And…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Case # 00062547 Investigation conducted on 10-4-2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A written document of corrections was not accepted at the time of the investigation. Return the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:7 Ones: 2:11 Ones/Twos: 2:15 Preschool: 2:23