Phoenix Children's Academy Private Preschool # 229
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
- 190
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5). None of the 5 findings were critical.
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Nov 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on November 4, 2025, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed during the annual compliance inspection conducted on November 4, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 3 of the 3 fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were verified through the DPS website during the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing portal within 10 days of receiving this Statement of Deficiencies. The following items were discussed, but are not limited to: *Exit doors are maintained un
Nov 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/5/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 11/5/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey was completed online at the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer #1: Archana Navin Compliance Officer #2
Sep 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of Complaint #00090002 Investigation Conducted on September 24, 2024Complaint
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of complaint #00090002 investigation conducted on September 24, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer #1: Fred Geyser Compliance Officer #2: Chloe James Rossi The ratios observed were: Infant A: 4:1 PS4: 8:1 Toddler A: 4:1 Toddler 2B: 8:2 Preschool 2A: 9:2 Preschool 3: 8:1 4's/5's: 1:14 4's: 1:9 2's: 2:12 Three staff members were interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: The Complainan
Jun 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Investigation Was to Conduct Complaint #00085596 Investigation on 06/10/2024Complaint
The purpose of the investigation was to conduct complaint #00085596 investigation on 06/10/2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: Monika Jones Compliance Officer #2: Stephanie Jake Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:7 1-year-old children: 2:8 2-year-old children: 1:7 2-year-old children: 1:5 4-year-old children: 1:6 4-year-old children: 1:10 4/5-year-old children: 1:11 School-Age Children: 1:10 There were 2 staff interviewed during this
Nov 8, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Amended The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/8/2023 And…Compliance (Annual)
Amended The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/8/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The fingerprint clearance cards for 8 of 9 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Ensure electrical outlets are covere