Maria Garcia
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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 27, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on April 27Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on April 27, 2026, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. BCCL Staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. Items discussed, but not limited to, were: -Review all staff /resident files for expiring fingerprint cards; -Documentation of st
Nov 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Midyear Inspection Conducted on November 4Midyear
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Midyear Inspection conducted on November 4, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officers provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection.
May 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on May 30, 2025, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on May 30, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The link for the Empower Survey was emailed to the group home following the in
Jul 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- An Initial Monitoring Inspection Was Conducted on 7/11/2024, No Deficiencies Were CitedInitial Monitoring
An Initial Monitoring inspection was conducted on 7/11/2024, no deficiencies were cited. A full inspection was not completed. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC The Provider and 3 children were observed. The following items were discussed but not limited to: fire drill documentation DES sign in and out records Food Program- CACFP
Jun 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Initial Inspection Conducted on June 4Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Initial inspection conducted on June 4, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer Supervisor: Lisa Emery Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. G