Kathryn Cares
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 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Dec 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on 12/23/2025, and Are Subject To…Midyear
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Mid-Year inspection conducted on 12/23/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff/household members whose files were reviewed were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection.
Jun 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- **Amended** The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 06.30.25…Compliance (Annual)
**Amended** The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 06.30.25 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. Please submit a Plan of Correction via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The fingerprint clearance cards of 6 of 6 staff/household members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were dis
Jan 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on 1/8/2024Midyear
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Mid-Year inspection conducted on 1/8/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The fingerprint clearance cards for 1 of 1 staff/household members whose files were reviewed were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Modification for new activity area Compliance Officer #1: Elizabeth Enriqu
Jul 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/8/2024 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/8/2024 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. Please submit a Plan of Correction via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but not limited to: *
Feb 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on February 12, 2024, Subject To…Midyear
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on February 12, 2024, subject to change pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Jennifer Forschino Compliance Officer #2: Stacy Marchelli A complete inspection was not conducted at this time. One fingerprint clearance card was verified to be valid through the DPS website during the inspection.
Oct 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 10/13/2023, and Are…Initial Monitoring
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection conducted on 10/13/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: Health and safety regarding boppy pillows Compliance Officer #1: Elizabeth Enriquez Compliance Of
Jul 24, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Initial Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/24/2023, And…Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/24/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Please send the Compliance Officer pictures of completed items from the plan of corrections. The fingerprint clearance card for 1 staff member was verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of