Tender Loving Child Care & Preschool
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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Apr 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Midyear Inspection Conducted on 04/09/2026 and Are Subject…Midyear
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Midyear Inspection conducted on 04/09/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Provider at the beginning of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Correction in the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The DES Group Size was observed not in compliance at
Oct 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/15/2025, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 10/15/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Licensee at the beginning of the inspection. The DES Group Size requirements were observed to be in compliance at the time of the inspection. 5 of 5 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. During the exit interview, the follow
Apr 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on 4/14/2025, and Are Subject To…Midyear
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Mid-Year inspection conducted on 4/14/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Licensee at the beginning of the inspection. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The DES Group Size requirements were observed to be in compliance at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance card for 1 of the 1 staff member was verified to
Oct 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/17/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/17/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The Empower Self Evaluation invitation link was sent to the Provider. The DES Group Size was observed in compliance at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time
Apr 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on 4/15/2024 and Are Subject To…Midyear
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Mid-Year Inspection conducted on 4/15/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The DES Group Size requirements were observed to be in compliance at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of the 2 staff members was verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items
Oct 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/19/2023 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/19/2023 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 Empower Self Evaluation invitation link was sent to the Provider. The DES Group Size was observed in compliance at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members were