Kidz-Zona Learning 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.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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 78
- 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 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 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Compliance Inspection Was Conducted on 5/19/2025Compliance (Annual)
A Compliance inspection was conducted on 5/19/2025. The following deficiencies were cited and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the online portal within 10 days of receiving this report. Insurance 6/3/2025 Fire 8/12/2025 Sanitation 5/31/2025
Aug 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case 00088621 on 8/13/2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case 00088621 on 8/13/2024. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC Ratios observed were: Infant- 1:2 1 year old- 1:4 1 and 2 year old- 1:4 3 and 4 year old- 1:8 4 and 5 year old- 1:5 There were 6 staff interviewed during the inspection. There were 3 children interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed: Emails received Attendance rosters
Jun 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 6/26/2024, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 6/26/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer #1- Cara Leyme, MC 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower survey was sent to the Lic
Jul 12, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Cited at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/12/2023, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were cited at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 7/12/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer- Cara DeLessio 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. The Empower Survey was completed and entered during the inspection. Please enter the Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receiving this report. Fire 5/27/23 Insurance 6/3/24 G