Rise N Shine
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 174
- 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 11 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (10) and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Aug 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Van Inspection Conducted on 8/8/2025Monitoring
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Van inspection conducted on 8/8/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Notice Of Inspection Rights was provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection.
Jul 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/25/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/25/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was emailed to the director. The Notice Of Inspection Rights was provided to the licensee at the tim
May 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Complaint #00129862Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for Complaint #00129862 . A full inspection was not conducted at this time. There were no deficiencies observed at the time of complaint investigation #00129862 conducted on 5/8/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants,1-year-old children
Aug 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Van Inspection Conducted on 8/21/2024 and Are Subject to Changes…Modification
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Van Inspection conducted on 8/21/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Ensure the first aid kit contains all of the required items. *Ensure Emergency Information and Immunization Records are located in the vehicle.
Jul 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/29/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/29/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Survey was emailed to the director. Please complete within 10 days of receipt. The fingerprint clearance cards f
May 31, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation #00084750Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation #00084750. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:11 1-year-old children: 1:13 2-year-old children: 1:10 3-year-old and 4-year-old children: 2:19 5-year-old children: 1:12 There were 5 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 4 s
Apr 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint Investigation #00082035 and Complaint Investigation #00081939Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint investigation #00082035 and complaint investigation #00081939. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:10 1-year-old children: 2:7 2-year-old children: 2:10 3-year-old and 4-year-old: 2:29 School-age children: 1:22 There were 6 staff interviewed during this investi
Dec 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 12/5/2023 and Are Subject To…Monitoring
No deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 12/5/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Ensure feeding instructions are posted in the classroom. Compliance Officer #1 is Stephanie Jake. Compliance Officer #2 is Denise Ruffalo.
Oct 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 10/13/2023 and Are…Monitoring
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 10/13/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Written Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Ensure there are 18 inches between sleeping mats. Compliance Of
Jul 31, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/31/2023 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/31/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of corrections will not be accepted at this time. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 6 of 6 st
Jul 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint # 00060940 and # 00060607 Investigations on 7/20/23Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint # 00060940 and # 00060607 investigations on 7/20/23. The investigation was completed on 7/27/23. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:5 Infants: 2:11 1-year-old and 2- year old children: 1:12, then 2:12 2-year-old children:1:8 3-year-old children: 2:17 4-year-old children: 1:13 School-Age children: 1:13 There were