Tender Care Creative 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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Not Available
- 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 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Apr 30, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of the Complaint #166988 #166989 Investigation Conducted On…Complaint
The following deficiency was observed at the time of the Complaint #166988 #166989 investigation conducted on 4/30/2026, and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer contacted the Complainant on 4/30/2026. A full inspection was not conducted. The following room ratios were observed: One's/Two's: 2:8 Three's: 1:8 Four's: 1:8 Two staff members were interviewed during this investigation. Upon completion of the Complaint investigation, it was deter
Jan 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint #154859 Investigation Conducted on 1/7/2026, And…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint #154859 investigation conducted on 1/7/2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer attempted to contact the Complainant via phone and email on 1/7/2026. A full inspection was not conducted. The following room ratios were observed: One's: 1:5 Two's: 1:4 Three's: 1:7 Four's: 1: Three staff members were interviewed during this investigation. One staff file was reviewed a
Aug 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Complaint # 138335 Investigation Conducted on 8/7/2025, Subject…Complaint
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Complaint # 138335 investigation conducted on 8/7/2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. The following room ratios were observed: One's: 1:5 Two's: 2:6 Three's/Four's: 1:6 Four staff members were interviewed during this investigation. 1 staff file was reviewed during the investigation. 1 of 1 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed was valid via a DPS website search. Upon com
May 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 5/27/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 5/27/2025 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.
May 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 5/30/24 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 5/30/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey link was emailed to provider at the time of the inspection. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days The following item is due within 10 days of receiving this document:
Jun 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 6/5/23 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 6/5/23 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell 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. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days