Small Prints 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 94
- 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 (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on March 13, 2026,…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on March 13, 2026, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at 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. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the P
Mar 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on March 17, 2025,…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on March 17, 2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 03/07/26 Fire: 02/26/26 Gas: Expired 02/03/25 (Please send new report upon receipt) Kitchen: 02/28/26 Item
May 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the 60-Day Initial Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 05/20/24,…Initial Monitoring
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the 60-Day Initial Monitoring inspection conducted on 05/20/24, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Five of five fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 03/07/25 Fire: 02/06/25 Gas: 02/03/25 Sanitation: 02/28/25 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Document second parent/guardian on Emergency card wit
Mar 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Initial Licensing Inspection Conducted on March 11, 2024,…Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Initial Licensing inspection conducted on March 11, 2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. One fingerprint clearance card was verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 03/07/25 Fire: 02/06/25 Gas: 02/03/25 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Staff and child start dates when new license begins -Complete 10 day new staff training upon