Phoenix Children's Academy Private Preschool #221
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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- 210
- 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 12 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (12). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 12 Inspection Visits
May 18, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Complaint Inspection (Case 00169951 and 00170055) Conducted On…Complaint
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Complaint Inspection (Case 00169951 and 00170055) conducted on 05/18/2026. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The Notice of Inspection Rights were provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance card for 1 of 1 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The following staff-to-children ratios were observed: Infants: 2:8 1-y
May 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 05/12/2026 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 05/12/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Submit the Plan of Corrections using the AZDHS Licensing Portal within ten (10) days from the date the Statement of Deficiencies is received. The Notice of Inspection Rights were provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The Bureau of Child Care licensing staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link
Aug 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- **Amended** The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation (Case 00141084 And…Complaint
**Amended** The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint Investigation (Case 00141084 and 00141141) conducted on 08/27/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The Notice of Inspection Rights were provided to the licensee at the time of the investigation. The following staff-to-children ratios were observed: Infants: 2:10
Jun 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation (Case 00133235) Conducted On…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint Investigation (Case 00133235) conducted on 06/18/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The Notice of Inspection Rights were provided to the licensee at the time of the investigation. The following staff-to-children ratios were observed: Infants: 2:8 1-year-old children: 2:13 2-year-old children: 2:13 and 2:11 3-year-old children:
May 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation (Case 00131909) Conducted On…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint Investigation (Case 00131909) conducted on 05/29/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. Submit the Plan of Corrections using the AZDHS Licensing Portal within ten (10) days from the date the Statement of Deficiencies is received. The Notice of Inspection Rights were provided to the licensee at the time of the investigation. The following s
May 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 5/13/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 5/13/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Submit the Plan of Corrections using the AZDHS Licensing Portal within ten (10) days from the date the Statement of Deficiencies is received. The Empower Self-Evaluation survey was emailed to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The Notice of Inspection Rights were provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection.
May 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed During the Complaint Investigation (Case 00129420) Conducted on 05/06/2025Complaint
There were no deficiencies observed during the Complaint Investigation (Case 00129420) conducted on 05/06/2025. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The Notice of Inspection Rights were provided to the licensee at the time of the investigation. The following staff-to-children ratios were observed: Infants: 2:10 1-year-old children: 2:13 and 2:8 2-year-old children: 2:14 3-year-old children: 2:12 and 2:20 4-year-old-children: 1:13 and 1:15 The Department cont
Apr 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation (Case 00126133) Conducted On…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint Investigation (Case 00126133) conducted on 04/21/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. Submit the Plan of Corrections using the AZDHS Licensing Portal within ten (10) days from the date the Statement of Deficiencies is received. The Notice of Inspection Rights were provided to the licensee at the time of the investigation. The following s
Jan 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation (Case Number 00095313) Conducted On…Complaint
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Complaint Investigation (Case Number 00095313) conducted on 01/07/2025. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The Notice Of Inspection Rights were provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The following staff-to-children ratios were observed: Infants: 2:8 1-year-old children: 2:11 and 1:5 2-year-old children: 2:11 and 1:8 3-year-old children: 1:7 and 2:20 4-year-old-children: 1:15 and 1:12 The
Sep 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation (Case Number 00089749) Conducted On…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint Investigation (Case Number 00089749) conducted on 09/09/2024 and 09/10/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The following staff-to-children ratios were observed: Infants: 2:11 1-year-old children: 2:9 and 1:5 2-year-old children: 2:11 and 2:15 3-year-old children: 1:8 and 1:11 4-year-old-children: 1:6 and 2:12 The Department cont
May 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 05/14/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 05/14/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Submit the Plan of Corrections using the AZDHS Licensing Portal within ten (10) days from the date the Statement of Deficiencies is received. The Empower Self-Evaluation survey was emailed to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 staff members were verified to be valid through t
Apr 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation (00078698) Conducted on 04/11/2024…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint Investigation (00078698) conducted on 04/11/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. Submit the Plan of Corrections using the AZDHS Licensing Portal within ten (10) days from the date the Statement of Deficiencies is received. The following staff-to-children ratios were observed: Infants: 2:10 1-year-olds: 1:6, 2:13 2-year-olds: 2:16, 2:12,