Sweet Pea Learning Center
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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 59
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/8/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/8/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. ***Please submit a current Fire inspection as soon as possible. ***The Directo
Sep 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 9.29.2025Modification
There were no deficiencies at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 9.29.2025. The modification was to add cribs to an infant room that had been made larger and re-figure the capacity for the 2's room, since space was taken from the 2's room. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Spacing requirements of occupied cribs; 2. Plexiglass sides of cribs; 3. Ensuring designated exit doors are not obstructed; and 4. The licensee was asked to contact the City of
Dec 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Amended Statement of Deficiences on 1.22.25 The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance…Compliance (Annual)
Amended Statement of Deficiences on 1.22.25 The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/11/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 2 of 2 Fingerprint Clearance cards r
Dec 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/27/2023, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/27/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker The Written Plan of Correction is due in the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. *The following was discussed and not limited to: 1) Tummy time rule requirements and staff questions regarding this rule. There were 4 staff files reviewed.