Kinder Academy
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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 173
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (6). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Apr 28, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint #165559 Investigation on 04-28-2026Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint #165559 investigation on 04-28-2026. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. A focused inspection was completed. The following deficiencies were observed during the inspection and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections within 10 days of receiving the Statement of Deficiencies. The ratios observed were: Infant: 1:4 1s: 2:13 2s:
Mar 19, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of This Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint Investigation #00161937 on 03.19.26Complaint
The purpose of this inspection was to conduct Complaint Investigation #00161937 on 03.19.26. The Plan of Correction will not be accepted at this time. The complainant was contacted and interviewed for further details. A full inspection was not conducted. A copy of Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The following room ratios were observed: Infant's: 1:4 One's: 2:13 Two's: 2:16 Three's: 1:13 Four's: 2:18 Preschool's (Four to Five): 1:15
May 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint #00132072 Investigation Conducted on 5/29/2025…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint #00132072 Investigation conducted on 5/29/2025 and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Correction in the Portal within 10 days of receiving the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: In
May 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 05/22/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 05/22/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Correction will not be accepted at this time. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was emailed to the Provider. The Empower Self-Evaluation link was emailed to the Provider. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection.
May 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 5/29/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 5/29/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation link was emailed to the Provider. The DES Group Size requirements were observed in compliance at the
Feb 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint #00067180 and Complaint #00078732 Investigation on 2/26/2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00067180 and complaint #00078732 investigation on 2/26/2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:6 1-year-old children: 2:13 1 & 2-year-old children: 2:17 3 & 4-year-old children: 1:13 3 & 4-year-old-children: 2:13 4 year olds-School Age children: 2:23 There we