Moore Smiles
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
- 5
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
May 15, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Midyear Inspection Conducted on 5/15/2026Midyear
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Midyear inspection conducted on 5/15/2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The DES group size checklist was completed at the time of the inspection. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The following items were discussed, but not limited to:
Oct 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10-29-2025 and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 10-29-2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. 2 of 2 fingerprint cards were verified to be valid via the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey was sent via email after the time of the inspection. The DES group size requirements were met at the time of the inspection.
Aug 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Mid Inspection Conducted on 8/6/2025 and Are Subject To…Midyear
There were no deficiencies were observed at the time of the Mid inspection conducted on 8/6/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. 2 of 2 fingerprint cards were verified to be valid via the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey was not completed at the time of the inspection. The DES group size checklist was not completed at the time of the inspection.
Nov 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/18/2024 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. State Compliance Officer 1: Joel Guerrero A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Facility is technically closed on Mondays. State Compliance Officer reviewed staff files and inspected for hazards. No enrolled children present at the time of the inspection. 2 of 2 fingerprint cards were verified to be valid via the DPS website
Feb 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on 2/22/2024 and Are Subject To…Midyear
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Mid-Year inspection conducted on 2/22/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. State Compliance Officer 1: Joel Guerrero A full inspection was not conducted at this time. 2 of 2 fingerprint cards were verified to be valid via the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey was not completed at the time of the inspection. The DES group size checklist was not completed at the time of th