The Ark
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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- 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 (5) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Feb 11, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Cited During the Mid-Year Compliance Inspection Conducted on February 11, 2026Midyear
There were no deficiencies cited during the Mid-Year Compliance Inspection conducted on February 11, 2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Four of four fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer provided the Provider with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: *Remove Infant bibs befor
Aug 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Compliance Inspection Was Conducted on 8/27/25, and No Deficiencies Were CitedCompliance (Annual)
A Compliance Inspection was conducted on 8/27/25, and no deficiencies were cited. A full inspection was conducted at this time. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey was em
Mar 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Mid Year Inspection Was Conducted on 3/26/2025Midyear
A Mid Year inspection was conducted on 3/26/2025. The following deficiencies were cited and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Ratio observed was 3:6. 2 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website. Insurance expires 6/26/2025 Gas inspection was conducted 3/25/2025 Nova's rabies vaccine expires 3/10/2026 Discussed the following but not limited to: Boppy pillows and infant safety
Oct 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/1/2024, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 10/1/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this report. Gas-3/29/25 Insurance-8/26/25 The following was discussed but not limit
Mar 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
- An Annual Inspection Was Conducted on 3/27/2024Midyear
An Annual inspection was conducted on 3/27/2024. The following deficiencies were found and are subject to programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the AZ DPS website. Insurance expires 8/26/2024 Gas inspection expired 2/10/2024 The following was discussed but not limited to: high chair strap installation storage of items around diapering area Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the o
Oct 17, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/17/2023, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 10/17/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receiving this report. The Empower Survey was completed. Insurance-8//28/2024 Gas - 2/10/2023