The Learning Experience - Chandler - Ocotillo
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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- 190
- 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 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (6) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Jan 21, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 01-21-2026, And…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual compliance inspection conducted on 01-21-2026, and are subject to change pending programmatic review. 7 of 7 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspe
Sep 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint Investigation #00144977Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint investigation #00144977. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Notice of Inspection Rights was provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint #00144977 investigation conducted on 9/16/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The written plan of corrections will not be accepted at this time. Ratios observed were: In
Aug 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #134930 Investigation Conducted on 8/6/2025 and Are…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #134930 investigation conducted on 8/6/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. The Compliance Officer attempted to contact the Complainant via phone and email on 8/6/2025. The following room ratios were observed: Infants: 2:11 One's: 2:8; 1:5 Two's: 1:6; 1:5; 2:16 Three's: 1:9; 1:7 Four's: 2:22 Four staff members were interviewed during this investigation.
Jun 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint #00132570 Investigation on 06/06/2025Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint #00132570 investigation on 06/06/2025. This complaint was a Self-Report complaint from the facility. The facility dismissed the staff member effective immediately. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:11 1-yr-old Children: 3:14 2-yr-old Children: 1:8 2-yr-old Children: 2:6 2-yr-old Children: 2:14 3-yr-old Children: 3:19 3-yr-old Children: 2:22 4-yr-old Children: 2:21 There w
Mar 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of the Complaint #00096067 Investigation Conducted on 3/13/2025 And…Complaint
The following deficiency was observed at the time of the Complaint #00096067 investigation conducted on 3/13/2025 and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights to the provider at the time of inspection. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants - 2:11 One's - 2:13 Two's - 1:7, 1:6, 1:14, 2:15 Three's - 1:13 Four's - 2:15 Four
Jan 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 1/23/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 1/23/2025 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
Jan 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 01/30/2024 Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 01/30/2024 subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO): Pat Morgan-Martinez Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. 8 of 8 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey link was provided at the time of inspection. Please comple