Maple Bear Tempe Early 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.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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 155
- 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-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
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Oct 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Inspection Conducted 10.24.25Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual inspection conducted 10.24.25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officers provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspections Rights and the Small Bill of Rights to the facility director at the time of the inspection. A link to the Empower Self-Evaluation was sent to the facility director. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was completed at the time of the inspection. Seven finge
Dec 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies at the Time of Complaint #00093931 Investigation Conducted on 12/13/24Complaint
There were no deficiencies at the time of Complaint #00093931 investigation conducted on 12/13/24. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 12/13/24. An email message was sent to the Complainant on 12/13/24. The Complainant did not return the call nor the email. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 3:7
Oct 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/28/2024 Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Monika Jones Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. 5 of 5 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The following items were discu
Aug 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint 89022 Investigation Conducted on 8/23/2024 And…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint 89022 investigation conducted on 8/23/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The following room ratios were observed: Infant's: 2:6; 2:7 One's: 2:6; 3:6 Two's: 2:13; 2:8 Three's: 2:12 Four's: 2:9 Two staff members were interviewed during
Jun 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #85975 and Complaint #85930 Investigation Conducted…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #85975 and Complaint #85930 investigation conducted on 6/26/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. A full inspection was not conducted. The following room ratios were observed: Infant's: 2:7; 1:5 One's: 2:11; 2:8 Two's: 2:13; 2:11 Three's: 2:18 Four's/Five's: 2:17 Three staff members were interviewed as part of the investigation. The
Nov 1, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/1/2023 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 11/1/2023 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. 4 of 4 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: Archana Navin Compliance Officer #2