The Learning Experience - Mesa-Dobson Ranch
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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 169
- 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 11 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (7), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
May 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Investigation Was to Conduct a Complaint #00168606 Investigation on 05-14-2026Complaint
The purpose of the investigation was to conduct a complaint #00168606 investigation on 05-14-2026. A focus inspection was conducted. There were no deficiencies found. This is subject to change pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the time of the inspection. The ratios observed were: *Infant Room- 2:5 *1's Room- 1:3 *2's Room- 2:12 *Combined Playground (2's)- 2:13 *3's Room- 1:13 *3's Room- 1:13 *4's
Feb 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 02-10-2026, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the annual compliance inspection conducted on 02-10-2026, 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. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. The DES group size was compliant at the time
Sep 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 9/4/2025Modification
There were no deficiencies at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 9/4/2025, but it is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. A full inspection was not conducted. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but not limited to: *Ensure seam is caulked *Ensure threshold is cleaned
Mar 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #00122500 Investigation Conducted on 3/17/25 and Are…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00122500 investigation conducted on 3/17/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 3/17/25. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 3:13 Ones: 2:9 Twos: 1:8 Twos/Threes: 2:10 Threes: 2:7 Threes/Fours: 2:13 Fours/Fives: 2:19 Three staff members were interviewed during this inv
Mar 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation (Case# 122205) Conducted On…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint investigation (Case# 122205) conducted on 03/13/2025 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. The investigation was completed on 03/13/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Written Documentation of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:3 1's - 1:2 2's - 2:16; 1:8 2's - 2:3 3's - 1:6; 1:3 4's - 1:6 3 staff were interviewed. 2 staff f
Feb 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 02/12/2025 Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 02/12/2025 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 following was discussed but not limited to: **Criminal history affidav
Jan 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation (Case#95504 and Case#95527)…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint investigation (Case#95504 and Case#95527) conducted on 01/10/2025 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. The investigation was completed on 01/10/2025. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Stephanie Jake A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Written Plan of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statem
Dec 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation Conducted on 12/27/2024 for Case #…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint Investigation conducted on 12/27/2024 for case # 00094923 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 provided at the time of the inspection. Please submit a Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The ratios observed at the time of the inspection
Oct 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation (Case# 91800) Conducted On…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint investigation (Case# 91800) conducted on 10/24/2024 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. The investigation was completed on 10/25/2024. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Monika Jones A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Complainant was contacted on 10/23/2024. A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. Ratios observed we
Apr 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 04/25/2024…Initial Monitoring
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Monitoring inspection conducted on 04/25/2024 subject to changes pending programmatic review. A complete inspection was not conducted at this time. 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. 5 of 5 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The followi
Feb 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Initial Inspection Conducted on 02/13/2024 and Are Subject…Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial inspection conducted on 02/13/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Celeste Angulo Compliance Officer Supervisor (COS): Peggy Kraus Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections through the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies 18 of 18 Fingerprint clearance cards were valid via