Ruckus Kids
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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Dec 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/03/2025 And…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/03/2025 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 Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members and 3 of 3 residents were verified t
May 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Mid Year Inspection Conducted on 5/29/2025Midyear
There were no deficiencies observed at the Mid Year Inspection conducted on 5/29/2025. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Provider at the beginning of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance card for 1 of 1 staff was determined to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview the following was discussed but not limited to: *Outdoor hazards will be inaccessible before enrolled children go outside for activities.
Dec 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/04/2024 And…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/04/2024 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 Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and Small Business Bill of Rights to the Licensee. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members and 2 of 2 reside
Dec 6, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/06/2023, And…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/06/2023, 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 link was emailed to the certificate holder. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staf
Jun 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on 6/05/2023 and Is Subject To…Midyear
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Mid-Year inspection conducted on 6/05/2023 and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer reviewed 2 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 out of the 2 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer is Heather Bauer.