5th Place Community Childcare
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
- 56
- 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 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Aug 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Inspection Conducted on 08.21.25, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual inspection conducted on 08.21.25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspections Rights and the Small Bill of Rights to the facility director at the time of the inspection. A link to the Empower Self-Evaluation was sent to the facility director. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was completed at the time of the inspection. Four fing
Sep 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Amended 9/24/24 The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted On…Compliance (Annual)
Amended 9/24/24 The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 09/04/2024 subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO): Pat Morgan-Martinez Please submit the plan of corrections through the LMS provider portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 6 of 6 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey link was provided at the time of inspection. Pl
Oct 26, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 10/11/2023, Subject To…Modification
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 10/11/2023, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO): Pat Morgan-Martinez A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The following items were discussed but not limited to: **Children's personal products kept inaccessible - Ones room **Use of diaper changing sink
Sep 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies at the Time of Complaint #00063791 Investigation Conducted on 9/19/23Complaint
There were no deficiencies at the time of Complaint #00063791 investigation conducted on 9/19/23. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 9/19/23. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Ones/Twos: 1:3 Threes/Fours: 1:6 Three staff members were interviewed during this investigation. One staff file was reviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was
Sep 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 09/05/2023, Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 09/05/2023, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: David Ramos 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 Empower Survey link was prov
Jun 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 6/28/2023 and Are…Monitoring
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring inspection conducted on 6/28/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the portal with 10 business days. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members whose files were reviewed were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer #1: Gwen Shawley