Lydia's Daycare
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 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (6). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Jan 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on January 13, 2026, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on January 13, 2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the Group Home with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete
Jul 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies at the Attempted Mid-year Inspection Conducted on 7/21/2025Midyear
There were no deficiencies at the attempted mid-year inspection conducted on 7/21/2025. The home was closed on 7/21/2025 and 7/22/2025 as the provider was out of town.
Jan 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 1/22/25 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 1/22/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell Compliance Officer # 2: Archana Navin 2 of 2 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days
Aug 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 8/16/24 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 8/16/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell Compliance Officer # 2: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer #3: Celeste Angulo 2 of 2 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days
Mar 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case # 78996, on March 6, 2024Complaint Midyear
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case # 78996, on March 6, 2024. A Mid Year inspection was also conducted. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Katie Corrow 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Insurance 10/27/24 First Aid/CPR 12/25 Ratios observed were 2:8 There were two staff interviewed during this investigation There was one child's file reviewed during this invest
Sep 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on September 19, 2023 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on September 19, 2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Katie Corrow 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Insurance 10/27/23 Gas 8/8/23 The empower checklist was emailed. Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days.