Kidz Korner
1010 WEST BRIDLEPATH LANE, PAYSON, AZ 85541Childery Rating: 5/5
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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
- 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 8 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (6) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Feb 18, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 2/18/2026Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiency was observed at the Compliance Inspection conducted on 2/18/2026, and is 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. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards (2 staff and one adult resident) were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the i
Aug 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation Conducted on 8/27/2025 for Case…Complaint
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the complaint investigation conducted on 8/27/2025 for case #00142414 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. 1 staff member was interviewed. Others interviewed: Complainant and Director. Documentation reviewed: Child attendance records. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00142414, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that 1 of 1
Jul 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Midyear Inspection Conducted on 7/18/2025 and Are Subject To…Midyear
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Midyear Inspection conducted on 7/18/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff/household members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Notice of Inspection Rights were provided to the Licensee at the time of the inspection.
Feb 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 2/26/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 2/26/2025 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. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was complete at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was emailed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff member
Jan 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 1/16/2025 and Are…Modification
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 1/16/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The following area is approved for use: Living Room Please submit the Written Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Discussed
Aug 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on 08/29/2024, and Are Subject To…Midyear
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Mid-Year inspection conducted on 08/29/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff/household members whose files were reviewed were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer is Monika Jones
Mar 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 3/5/24, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 3/5/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Jennifer Forschino Compliance Officer #2: Monika Jones 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. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt
Aug 16, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 8/16/23Midyear
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/16/23. Compliance Officer #1: Jennifer Forschino Compliance Officer #2: Stacy Marchelli A full inspection was conducted at this time. 1 of 1 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection.
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