Sunflower's Day 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
- 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 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Feb 4, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on February 4, 2026, Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on February 4, 2026, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the Group Home with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corr
Jul 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed During the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on 07.21.25Midyear
There were no deficiencies observed during the Mid-year inspection conducted on 07.21.25, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A complete inspection was not conducted at this time. Two fingerprint clearance cards were verified through the DPS website during the inspection.
Feb 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 02/07/2025 Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 02/07/2025 subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Celeste Angulo Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. 5 of 5 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The following items were discu
Sep 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on August 11Midyear
The following deficiencies were observed during the mid-year inspection conducted on August 11, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Stacy Marchelli Compliance Officer Supervisor: Peggy Kraus A complete inspection was not conducted at this time. One fingerprint clearance card was verified through the DPS website during the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing portal within ten days of receiving this Stat
Mar 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on March 20, 2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on March 20, 2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer Supervisor - Lisa Emery Senior Compliance Officer - Brenda Alubowicz 5 of 5 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Insurance 6/30/24 The empower checklist was emailed. Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days.
Oct 2, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Mid Year Inspection Conducted on October 2, 2023, and Are…Midyear
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Mid Year inspection conducted on October 2, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Compliance Officer Supervisor Lisa Emery Compliance Officer Katie Corrow Insurance 6/30/24 First Aid/CPR 3/25 Ratio - no children were present at the time of the inspection. No deficiencies were foun