Kindertots
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) and NAEYC accreditation. 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)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
- 705
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4) and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Aug 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 08-26-2025, And…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual compliance inspection conducted on 08-26-2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 4 of 4 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 of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Insp
Aug 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 8/28/2024, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/28/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1) The DCS portal is required to be used for all new staff and for any existing staff that
Aug 29, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 08/29/2023, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 08/29/2023, 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. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff memb
Aug 23, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Compliance Inspection Scheduled for 8/23/2023 Was Unable to Be Conducted Due to No Children Being PresentCompliance (Annual)
The Compliance inspection scheduled for 8/23/2023 was unable to be conducted due to no children being present. Compliance Officer #1 is Tricia Tartaglio Compliance Officer #2 is David Ramos
Aug 8, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 8/8/2023 and Are Subject To…Modification
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 8/8/2023 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. The dangling telephone cord. 2. Raising the fire extinguisher. 3. Keeping shaving cream inaccessible to children. 4. Labeling diaper creams and personal products. 5. Outlets in toilet rooms must be covered. 6. Rule making session is current