City Of Tempe - Kid Zone - Holdeman School
1326 WEST 18TH STREET, TEMPE, AZ 85281Childery Rating: 4/5
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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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 125
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 (5) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Nov 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation 151098 on 11.19.2025Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation 151098 on 11.19.2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. There were no deficiencies at the time of the investigation. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility representative at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were as follows: 3 - 5s 2:16 There were 4 staff interviewed during this investi
Nov 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/12/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/12/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 5 of 5 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search.
May 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation 130892 on 5.20.2025Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation 130892 on 5.20.2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were as follows: School age 3:2 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation. 1
Nov 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/19/2024 And…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Empower self-evaluation was emailed to the director. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was emailed to the director. The fingerprint clearance cards for 8 of 8 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The following items were discussed but not limited to: 1
Nov 29, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/29/2023, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/29/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. There were 2 staff files reviewed. 2 of the 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. The Empo
Jul 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 7/13/2023Modification
No deficiencies were found at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 7/13/2023, and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker
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