Phoenix Children's Academy Private Preschool # 224
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
- 214
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (6). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Oct 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/7/2025Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/7/2025, 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. 5 of 5 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The fol
Aug 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint #00141610 Investigation on 08-20-2025Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint #00141610 investigation on 08-20-2025. 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 Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Nursery B- 2:5 Preschool A- 1:6 Preschool B- 1:9 PreK A-1:5 PreK B-
Oct 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/15/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/15/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Submit the Plan of Corrections using the AZDHS Licensing Portal within ten 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 4 of 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the D
Sep 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation (Case Number 00089870) Conducted On…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint Investigation (Case Number 00089870) conducted on 09/12/2024 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: Infant A: 1:4 Toddler A: 1:5 Toddler B: 1:5 Two A: 1:6 Two B: 2:14 Preschool A: 1:13 Preschool B: 1:12 Pre-K A: 1:10 Pre-K B: 2:14 The Department contacted the complainant on 09/11
Jan 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation (00068072) Conducted on 01/23/2024,…Complaint
The following deficiency was observed at the time of the Complaint Investigation (00068072) conducted on 01/23/2024, 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: Nursery A: 2:4 Toddler B: 2:7 Two A: 2:9 Two B: 2:15 Pre-scho
Oct 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/20/2023, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/20/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections must be submitted 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 facility at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 staff members were verified to be vali