Mely'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.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
- 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 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
Aug 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Mid Year Inspection Was Conducted on 8/19/2025 and No Deficiencies Were CitedMidyear
A Mid Year Inspection was conducted on 8/19/2025 and no deficiencies were cited. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection.
Jun 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 6/24/2025, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/24/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. 4 of 4 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 receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The Compliance Officer provided the fac
Jan 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Mid Year Inspection Was Conducted on 1/15/2025, No Deficiencies Were CitedMidyear
A Mid Year inspection was conducted on 1/15/2025, no deficiencies were cited. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the AZ DPS website during the inspection. Insurance expires 8/5/2025 Gas inspection conducted 6/17/2024 Dog rabies expire 6/3/2026.
Jul 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on July 18, 2024, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on July 18, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC 3 of 3 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 Empower Survey was completed at the
Feb 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Mid Year Inspection Was Conducted on 2/13/24Midyear
A Mid Year inspection was conducted on 2/13/24. No deficiencies were cited. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website. Insurance expire 8/5/2024 Gas inspection conducted 7/7/2023
Sep 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- An Initial Monitoring Inspection Was Conducted on 9/27/2023, No Deficiencies Were CitedInitial Monitoring
An Initial Monitoring inspection was conducted on 9/27/2023, no deficiencies were cited. A full inspection was not conducted. The Provider and 5 children were observed. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme
Jul 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Cited at the Initial Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/27/2023, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were cited at the Initial Compliance inspection conducted on 7/27/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer- Cara DeLessio Compliance Officer Supervisor- Lisa Emery 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website. Fire- 7/5/2023 Gas 7/7/2023 Sanitation 6/2/2023 Insurance- not issued The following was discussed but is not limited to: Insurance requirement prior to licensure DCS b