The Learning Experience - Surprise
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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- 221
- 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 9 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Feb 19, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #00158826 Investigation Conducted on 2/19/26 and Are…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00158826 investigation conducted on 2/19/26 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 2/19/26. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 2:8 Ones: 2:12 Ones: 1:7 Ones: 1:6 Twos: 2:10 Twos: 2:11 Threes: 1:13 Threes/Fours: 1
Jan 26, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 1/26/26 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 1/26/26 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days The following item is due within 10 days of receiving this document: A copy of the current violation free fire inspection
Jan 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaints #00155936 and #00155745 Investigations Conducted On…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaints #00155936 and #00155745 investigations conducted on 1/13/26 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 1/13/26. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 2:10 Ones: 2:12 Ones: 1:5 Twos: 1:8 Twos/Threes: 2:11 Threes: 2:15 Fo
Sep 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaints #00146195 and #00146199 Investigations Conducted On…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaints #00146195 and #00146199 investigations conducted on 9/30/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 9/30/25. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 2:11 Ones: 2:10 Ones: 2:6 Twos: 1:7 Twos: 1:5 Threes: 1:13 Threes/Fours
Mar 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #00122981 Investigation Conducted on 3/19/25 and Are…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00122981 investigation conducted on 3/19/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 3/19/25. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 2:8 Ones: 1:6 Ones: 2:12 Twos: 1:7 Twos: 1:6 Twos/Threes: 1:7 Threes:1:13 Fours: 1:12
Jan 31, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 1/31/25 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 1/31/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell Compliance Officer # 2: Archana Navin 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days The following item is due within 10 days of receiving this document: A copy of the current violation free fire i
Aug 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of Complaint #00088776 Investigation Conducted on 8/20/24, Subject To…Complaint
The following deficiency was observed at the time of Complaint #00088776 investigation conducted on 8/20/24, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 8/20/24. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell Compliance Officer # 2: Archana Navin The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 2:6 Ones: 1:6 Ones: 1:
Mar 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Initial Monitoring Compliance Inspection Conducted On…Initial Monitoring
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the initial monitoring compliance inspection conducted on 3/27/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell 2 of 2 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days
Jan 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Initial Compliance Inspection Conducted on 1/24/24 and Are…Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the initial compliance inspection conducted on 1/24/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Brian Howell Compliance Officer Supervisor: Andrea Rach 9 of 9 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days