Loving And Learning Child Care
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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Feb 18, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 02-18-2026, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the annual compliance inspection conducted on 02-18-2026, and are subject to change 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. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. The DES Group Size was compliant at the time
Aug 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on 8/22/2025, and Are Subject…Midyear
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Mid-Year inspection conducted on 8/22/2025, 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 Statement of Deficiencie
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 2/21/25Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 2/21/25. 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search.
Sep 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on September 4Midyear
The following deficiencies were observed during the mid-year inspection conducted on September 4, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Stacy Marchelli Compliance Officer #2: Chloe Rossi A complete inspection was not conducted at this time. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing portal within ten days of receiving this Statement of Deficiencies. A link to the Empower Survey was emailed to the facility director.
Mar 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 3/5/2024 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 3/5/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 3 of 3 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey was completed online at the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer #1: Brian Howell Compliance Officer
Sep 1, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Midyear Inspection Conducted on 9/1/23Midyear
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the midyear inspection conducted on 9/1/23. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell Compliance Officer # 2: Archana Navin 3 of 3 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search.