Mini Bears at West School
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 140
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4). None of the 4 findings were critical.
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Mar 16, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Attempted Compliance Inspection Could Not Be Conducted on 3/16/26 Due to Facility Closure for Spring Break.Compliance (Annual)
Mar 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Compliance Inspection Was Conducted on 3/18/2025Compliance (Initial)
A Compliance inspection was conducted on 3/18/2025. The following deficiencies were cited and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website. The DES groupsize was observed to be compliant. The Empower link was sent to the provider. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receiving this report. Please submit photographic documentation of the corrections.
Sep 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 9/3/2024, and Are…Initial Monitoring
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Initial Monitoring inspection conducted on 9/3/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC 2 of 2 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.
Jul 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- An Initial Inspection Was Conducted on 7/16/2024Compliance (Initial)
An Initial Inspection was conducted on 7/16/2024, the following deficiencies were cited and are subject to programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC Compliance Officer Supervisor- Lisa Emery 3 of 3 fingerprint cards were verified on the DPS website to be valid during the inspection. Insurance -valid 7/1/23 until terminated Fire inspection 11/14/2023 Licensure is pending submission of an accepted Plan of Correction. Please submit a POC within 10 days of rece