Maria's Day Care
2101 13TH ST, DOUGLAS, AZ 85607Childery Rating: 5/5
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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 (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Mar 16, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on March 16, 2026, Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on March 16, 2026, subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the group home with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. 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 LMS Portal within 10 days of re
Aug 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Mid Year Inspection Conducted on 8/28/25Midyear
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Mid Year Inspection conducted on 8/28/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: enrollment, license renewal and temporary closure options.
Mar 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 3/24/25Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 3/24/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey link was emailed to the facility. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies.
Sep 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Midyear Inspection Conducted on 9/5/24Midyear
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the midyear inspection conducted on 9/5/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer #1: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer #2: Christine Fiore 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection.
Mar 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on March 28, 2024,…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the annual Compliance Inspection conducted on March 28, 2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 06/15/24 Gas: 07/11/24 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Updated Entrance Letter and DCS Direct Service
Sep 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on September 13Midyear
No deficiencies were found at the time of the Mid-Year Inspection conducted on September 13, 2023, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 06/15/24 Gas: 07/11/24 Ratio: 2:5 First Aid/CPR: 12/24 FPC: 3 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Staff finger
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