Learn and Play Daycare Preschool
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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 93
- 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 9 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (7) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Jun 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection and Complaint #00133894 Investigation…Complaint Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection and complaint #00133894 investigation conducted on 6/23/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 6/17/25. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 1:1 Twos: 2:1 School-agers: 3:2 Six staff members were interviewed duri
Aug 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of Monitoring Inspection Conducted on August 20, 2024, and Are…Monitoring
The following deficiencies were found at the time of monitoring inspection conducted on August 20, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Supervisor Lisa Emery 6 of 6 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Items discussed but not limited to include the following: including both first and last names for references. If the child
Jun 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on June 27, 2024, and Is…Monitoring
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the monitoring inspection conducted on June 27, 2024, and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer Supervisor Lisa Emery Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz No deficiencies were found at the time of the inspection. The air conditioning was working, and all rooms were within the required temperatures.
Jun 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on June 26, 2024, and Are…Monitoring
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the monitoring inspection conducted on June 26, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Christine Fiore Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days.
Jun 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on June 25, 2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on June 25, 2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Insurance 8/7/24 Fire 6/12/24 Sanitation 5/31/25 Gas - Expired - Please send a current copy. The DES group size was observed. The empower checklist was emailed. Please complete the plan of co
Dec 18, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on December 18, 2023, And…Modification
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the modification inspection conducted on December 18, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Complete and submit the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Please submit pictures via email to your Compliance Officer for documentation Licensing of rooms #2 and #4 are pending approval of the Plan of Correctio
Sep 18, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection Conducted on September 18, 2023,…Initial Monitoring
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the initial monitoring inspection conducted on September 18, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. There were two personnel files reviewed. Both of the fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete and submit the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Stat
Jul 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on July 27, 2023, and Are…Monitoring
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the monitoring inspection conducted on July 27, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. There were three personnel files reviewed. All three of the fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Complete and submit a Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficienci
Jul 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Initial Inspection Conducted on July 13Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the initial inspection conducted on July 13, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were personnel files reviewed. the fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Complete and submit a Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. * Submit documentation (pictures) of the TB