Melinda's 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.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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Not Available
- 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 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
May 27, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 05/27/2026Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 05/27/2026. The Notice Of Inspection Rights were provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection.
Dec 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Midyear Inspection Conducted on 12/03/2025Midyear
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Midyear Inspection conducted on 12/03/2025. The Notice Of Inspection Rights were provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection.
Jun 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed During the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 06/05/2025Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed during the Compliance Inspection conducted on 06/05/2025. The Notice of Inspection Rights were provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection.
Dec 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Midyear Inspection Conducted on 12/05/2024Midyear
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Midyear Inspection conducted on 12/05/2024. The Notice Of Inspection Rights were provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer is Tara Farrell.
Jun 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 06/07/2024Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 06/07/2024. The Empower Self-Evaluation survey was emailed to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer is Tara Farrell.
Dec 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Midyear Inspection Conducted on 12/05/2023Midyear
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Midyear Inspection conducted on 12/05/2023, a complete inspection was not conducted at this time. The Empower Self-Evaluation survey was emailed to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer is Tara Farrell.
Jun 9, 20231 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 06/09/2023Compliance (Annual)
No deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 06/09/2023. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance card for 1 of 1 staff members and were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer is Tara Farrell.