Phoenix Children's Academy Private Preschool #222
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
- 219
- 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 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (6) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Nov 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11-13-2025, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the annual compliance inspection conducted on 11-13-2025, 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. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The DES group size checklist was completed at the time of the inspection. 7 of 7 fingerprint clearance cards were verified
Nov 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/19/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 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 survey link was emailed to the Provider. The DES Group Size was observed in compliance at the time
Oct 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint Investigation #00091525 on 10/24/2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct Complaint investigation #00091525 on 10/24/2024 . The following deficiencies were observed at the time of inspection and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Correction in the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 3:9 1-year-old children: 2:8 1-year-old children: 1:5 2-year-old childre
Apr 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint Investigation #00082021 on 04/24/2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct Complaint investigation #00082021 on 04/24/2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:5 Infants: 1:5 1-year-old children: 2:11 1-year-old children: 1:6 2-year-old children: 2:10 2-year-old children: 2:10 3-year-old children: 2:14 4-year-old children: 2:17 4 and 5-year-old children: 1:11 4 and 5-year-old children: 1:9 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 2
Nov 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/28/2023 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/28/2023 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 was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Group Size was observed in compliance at the ti
Oct 4, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint Investigation #00063707 on 10/4/2023Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct Complaint investigation #00063707 on 10/4/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:5 Infants: 1:5 1-year-old children: 2:10 1-year-old children: 2:9 2-year-old children: 2:14 2-year-old children: 2:13 3-year-old children: 2:20 3-year-old children: 1:10 4-year-old children: 2:15 4 and 5-year-old children: 2:14 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 sta
Aug 17, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Two Complaint Investigations #00061922 and #00060583 on 8/17/2023Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct two Complaint investigations #00061922 and #00060583 on 8/17/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:5 Infants: 1:4 1-year-old children: 2:11 1-year-old children: 2:9 2-year-old children: 2:16 2-year-old children: 1:8 3-year-old children: 2:19 3 and 4-year-old children: 2:12 4-year-old children: 1:13 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file revi