Daycare License Requirements for Arizona
Worker requirements : Must be at least 18 and have HS diploma (or the equivalent) and 6 mos. experience or CDA or equivalent or AA or BA in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely-related field.
Provider / Child Ratio
| Age Range | Ratio For Center-based Care |
| Infants | (1:5) |
| 1 year | (1:6) |
| 2 years | (1:8) |
| 3 years | (1:13) |
| 4 years | (1:15) |
| School age | (1:20) |
| Mixed age group | ratio for youngest child in group |
| Age Range | Ratio For Family Child Care |
| All Ages | (1:5) for providers serving 5 – 10 children |
| All Ages | (1:4) for providers serving 1 – 4 children |
Child Care Licensing Agency
Arizona Department of Health Services
Office of Child Care Licensing
150 North 18th Avenue, Suite 400
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: (602) 364-2539
Toll Free: (800) 615-8555
Fax: (602) 364-4768
Rules for group homes
http://www.azsos.gov/public_services/Title_09/9-03.htm
Rules for child care facilities
http://www.azsos.gov/public_services/Title_09/9-05.htm
Application packets
http://www.azdhs.gov/als/childcare/cc_apps.htm
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