Arizona ChildcareLicensing Requirements
Stay compliant with Arizona ADHS Child Care Facility Rules (AAC R9-5) regulations. Bloomily helps Arizona childcare centers manage staff ratios, certifications, and emergency drills — all in one platform.
Staff-to-Child Ratios
Required ratios for Arizona licensed childcare facilities
| Age Group | Staff : Children | Max Group Size |
|---|---|---|
Infants (0-12 months) Infants: 1:5 or 2:11 | 1:5 | — |
ones 1-year-olds: 1:6 or 2:13 | 1:6 | — |
twos 2-year-olds | 1:8 | — |
threes 3-year-olds | 1:13 | — |
fours 4-year-olds | 1:15 | — |
fives 5-year-olds not yet in school | 1:20 | — |
School Age (5+ years) School-age children | 1:20 | — |
Bloomily automatically monitors staff-to-child ratios in real-time and alerts you when you're approaching limits.
Required Certifications
Certifications required for Arizona childcare staff
Annual Training (18 hours)
Arizona ADHS required annual health and safety training for center staff
DCS Central Registry Check
Arizona Department of Child Safety Central Registry clearance
Fingerprint Clearance Card (Arizona)
Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card - required for all staff
First Aid (Arizona)
First aid certification with practical skills component
Food Handler Certificate (Arizona)
Arizona food handler certification for staff preparing food
Mandated Reporter Training
California mandated reporter training for child abuse
Pediatric CPR (Arizona)
Infant and child CPR with hands-on demonstration component - required per AAC R9-5-403
TB Clearance (Arizona)
Proof of freedom from tuberculosis
Bloomily tracks certification expiration dates and sends automated renewal reminders before they lapse.
Emergency Drill Requirements
Required safety drills for Arizona childcare facilities
Required Drills
Fire Drill
Unannounced fire and emergency evacuation drill at least once a month, at different times of day
Ref: AAC R9-5-605
Recommended Drills
Lockdown/Security
Lockdown drills recommended but not mandated
Shelter in Place
Shelter-in-place drills recommended
Severe Weather
Severe weather drills recommended during monsoon season
Bloomily automatically schedules drills and tracks completion to ensure you never miss a requirement.
Pre-Inspection Checklist
50 items based on Arizona ADHS Child Care Facility Rules (AAC R9-5) requirements
License displayed in prominent location
Ref: R9-5-203
Permit capacity not exceeded
Ref: R9-5-203
Operating within licensed hours
Ref: R9-5-203
Written operational policies available
Ref: R9-5-301
Parent handbook current and distributed
Ref: R9-5-301
Indoor space meets minimum requirements
Ref: R9-5-601
Outdoor play area adequate and safe
Ref: R9-5-602
Temperature maintained appropriately
Ref: R9-5-601
Adequate lighting in all areas
Ref: R9-5-601
Toilets clean and child-accessible
Ref: R9-5-601
Handwashing facilities available
Ref: R9-5-601
Drinking water readily accessible
Ref: R9-5-601
Napping equipment clean and appropriate
Ref: R9-5-601
Outdoor equipment safe and maintained
Ref: R9-5-602
Shade structures adequate for Arizona sun
Ref: R9-5-602
Health checks performed at arrival
Ref: R9-5-506
Handwashing procedures followed
Ref: R9-5-506
Diapering area sanitized properly
Ref: R9-5-506
Medications stored and administered properly
Ref: R9-5-509
First aid supplies stocked and accessible
Ref: R9-5-510
Illness exclusion policy enforced
Ref: R9-5-506
Sun protection measures in place
Ref: R9-5-506
Fire extinguishers inspected annually
Ref: R9-5-605
Smoke detectors working
Ref: R9-5-605
Emergency exits marked and unobstructed
Ref: R9-5-605
Fire drills conducted monthly at varying times
Ref: R9-5-605
Nap-time fire drill conducted annually
Ref: R9-5-605
Drill documentation maintained (12 months)
Ref: R9-5-605
Emergency preparedness plan posted
Ref: R9-5-605
Hazardous materials stored safely
Ref: R9-5-604
Swimming pool secured with lifeguard (if applicable)
Ref: R9-5-514
Fingerprint Clearance Cards current for all staff
Ref: R9-5-401
Director meets qualification requirements
Ref: R9-5-401
CPR certification current (all caregivers)
Ref: R9-5-403
First Aid certification current
Ref: R9-5-403
Annual training hours completed (18 hrs)
Ref: R9-5-403
Staff-to-child ratios maintained
Ref: R9-5-404
DCS Central Registry check completed
Ref: R9-5-401
TB clearance on file
Ref: R9-5-402
Enrollment forms complete
Ref: R9-5-308
Emergency contact information current
Ref: R9-5-308
Immunization records on file
Ref: R9-5-308
Health information documented
Ref: R9-5-308
Pickup authorization documented
Ref: R9-5-308
Allergy/special needs documented
Ref: R9-5-308
Attendance records maintained
Ref: R9-5-308
Children supervised at all times
Ref: R9-5-404
Sign-in/out procedures followed
Ref: R9-5-404
Director/designee present when 6+ children
Ref: R9-5-404
Infants separated from non-infants when 6+
Ref: R9-5-404
Track your Arizona compliance digitally
Bloomily keeps your checklist updated, tracks staff certifications, and alerts you before items expire.
Nearby State Requirements
Requirements vary by state. Click to view specific licensing requirements.
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