Ark of Learning
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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 59
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:6 Not Regulated Preschool 1:15 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Sep 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/16/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 9/16/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search.
Sep 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/17/2024 and Is Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiency was observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 9/17/2024 and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey was completed online at the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer #1: Archana Navin Compliance Officer #2: Br
Dec 1, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 12/1/2023 and Are Subject…Modification
The following deficiency was observed at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer #1: Archana Navin Compliance Officer #2: Brian Howell
Nov 9, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 11/9/2023 and Is…Initial Monitoring
The were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Initial monitoring inspection conducted on 11/9/2023 and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. 3 of 3 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. Compliance Officer: Archana Navin
Sep 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Initial Inspection Conducted on 9/13/2023 and Are Subject…Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial inspection conducted on 9/13/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections and pictures within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 3 of 3 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. Compliance Officer #1: Archana Navin Compliance Officer #2: Stacy Marchelli