Kuddle Bugz
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
- 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 (7) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Jan 15, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on 1/15/2026, and Are Subject…Midyear
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Mid-Year inspection conducted on 1/15/2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Provider at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencie
Oct 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 10/3/2025Monitoring
The following deficiencies were observed at the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 10/3/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. *A Provider Meeting will be conducted. **A monitoring inspection will be conducted. 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.
Jul 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 07/21/2025 And…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual compliance inspection conducted on 07/21/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. ***A follow-up inspection will be conducted. 3 of 3 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 f
Feb 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Statement of Deficiencies Amended on 3.10.25 The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation…Complaint
Statement of Deficiencies amended on 3.10.25 The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation #115513 on 2.19.2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Due to Enforcement, the Licensee will be notified when the Written Plan of Corrections is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the designee at the time of the ins
Jan 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Mid-Year and Monitoring Inspections Conducted on 1/14/2025,…Midyear Monitoring
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Mid-Year and Monitoring inspections conducted on 1/14/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Provider at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statemen
Jul 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/22/2024, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 7/22/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A Plan of Corrections is not being accepted at this time. The Compliance Officer reviewed 4 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 staff members and 1 resident were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection.
Jan 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on 1/24/2024, and Are Subject To…Midyear
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Mid-year Inspection conducted on 1/24/2024, 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. There were 2 staff files reviewed. 2 of the 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website.
Jul 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/27/2023, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 7/27/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer #1: Jennifer Flicker Name of Compliance Officer #2: Fred Geyser The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. ***Please also submit a copy of the Parent handbook. There were 3 staff files reviewed.