Susie's Mama Bear
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.3 / 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 3 (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 3 (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
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 140
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 (6). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Jul 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/21/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/21/2025 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 to the provider at the time of inspection. The Empower Self Assessment was emailed to the provider. The Emergency Disaster Contact For
Jul 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Compliance Inspection Conducted on July 24Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed during the compliance inspection conducted on July 24, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Stacy Marchelli A complete inspection was conducted at this time. Six fingerprint clearance cards were verified through the DPS website during the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing portal within ten days of receiving this Statement of Deficiencies. A link to the Empower S
Apr 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Case #82554 Conducted on 4/22/2024 and Are Subject to Changes…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Case #82554 conducted on 4/22/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1 contacted the Complainant via email on 4/22/2024 A full inspection was not conducted. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The following room ratios were observed: 1's: 1:11 2's: 2:15 3's: 2:20 4's: 1:15 5's: 1:19 Two staff members
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. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey was completed online at the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer: Archana Navin
Jun 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #00060217 Investigation Conducted on 06/20/23 and Are…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00060217 investigation conducted on 06/20/23 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 6/20/23. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Ones: 1:10 Twos: 2:10 Threes: 2:13 Fours: 3:16 School-ag
Jun 2, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #00059530 Investigation Conducted on 6/2/23 And…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00059530 investigation conducted on 6/2/23 and completed on 6/20/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 6/2/23. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Ones: 2:8 Twos: 1:15 Threes: 2:14