Greater Phoenix Urban League Head Start - Harris
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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- 26
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 01/06/2025Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 01/06/2025. 2 of the 2 fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed, but is not limited to: **Good faith efforts to contact references need to be documented in staff files **Criminal History Affidavits need to be completed be
Jan 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Annual Inspection Conducted on January 14Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed during the Annual inspection conducted on January 14, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Celeste Angulo 3 of the 3 fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were verified through the DPS website during the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing portal within 10 days of receiving this Statement of Deficiencies. A link to the Empower Survey was emailed to the facility direct
Jan 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Compliance Inspection Conducted on January 17, 2024, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed during the compliance inspection conducted on January 17, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Stacy Marchelli A complete inspection was conducted at this time. Two fingerprint clearance cards were verified through the DPS website during the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing portal within ten days of receiving this Statement of Deficiencies. A link to the Empowe
Aug 7, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 8/07/2023 and Are Subject…Modification
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 8/07/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Written Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Compliance Officer is Denise Ruffalo