Children's Place Learning Center
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
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 75
- 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 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Sep 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/17/2025Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the Compliance Inspection conducted on 9/17/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The fol
Sep 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/30/2024, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 9/30/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Chloe-James Rossi Compliance Officer #2: Fred Geyser The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The following was discussed but is not limited to: *Ensure the evacuation plan is posted near a designated exit of each room. There were 4 staff files reviewed. 4 of the 4 fingerprint clea
Jul 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 7/18/2024 and Are…Monitoring
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 7/18/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Due to Enforcement, the Licensee will be notified when the Written Documentation of Corrections is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal. 3 of 3 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The following was discussed and not limite
Feb 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation 78642 on 2.27.2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation 78642 on 2.27.2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A Plan of Corrections is not being accepted at this time. Ratios observed were as follows: 1's 1:4 2's 1:7 3's & up 1:9 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 3 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: The complainant. Upon completion of Complaint investigation 78642 it was
Feb 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint Investigations 67895 & 68678 and a Monitoring Inspection On…Complaint Monitoring
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct Complaint investigations 67895 & 68678 and a Monitoring inspection on 2.9.2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A Plan of Corrections is not being accepted at this time. Ratios observed were as follows: 1's and up 1:7 3's room 0:1 There were 5 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 6 staff files reviewed during this investigation. There were 2 children interviewed during this investigation. O
Dec 1, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the 2 Month Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 12/1/2023 And…Initial Monitoring
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the 2 month Monitoring Inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A follow-up inspection will be conducted. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 5 of 5 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The following was discussed
Sep 25, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Initial Inspection Conducted on 9/25/2023 and Are Subject…Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Inspection conducted on 9/25/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. Please include pictures of the corrected deficiencies. 6 of 6 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The following items were discussed: 1. Staff attendance records 2. Monthly fire drills 3. Notification of pesticides