Phoenix Children's Academy Private 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.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
- 238
- 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 (5) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
May 8, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on May 8, 2026, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on May 8, 2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 8 of the 8 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. Please submit the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing portal within 10 days of receiving this Statement of Deficiencies. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. The following items were discussed, b
Oct 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #00145530 Investigation Conducted on 10/3/2025, And…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00145530 investigation conducted on 10/3/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The ratios observed were: Infants: 1:4; 1:4 1's: 2:9; 1:4 2's: 2:12; 2:12 3's: 1:5; 1:6 4's/5's: 2:17 School-Age: 1:17 Four staff members were interviewed during the investigation. Facility documentation reviewed: Rosters Based on facility documentation and staff
May 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on May 12, 2025, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed during the annual compliance inspection conducted on May 12, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 7 of the 7 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: *EIIR cards are completed with al
Sep 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint #00089924 Investigation on September 16, 2024Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint #00089924 investigation on September 16, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: Celeste Angulo Compliance Officer #2: Fred Geyser The ratios observed were: Infants A: 1:5 Infants B: 2:8 Toddler A (1's): 2:11 Toddler B (1's): 1:6 2A (2's): 2:11 2B (2's): 2:11 3's: 1:11 3's: 1:10 4's: 2:23 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. Documentation reviewe
May 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 05/15/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 05/15/2024 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 th
Jul 25, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint Case # 00061399 on 7/25/2023Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint case # 00061399 on 7/25/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: David Ramos Compliance Officer #2: Stephanie Jake Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:5; 2:8 1's: 2:9 ; 1:6 2's: 2:12 ; 2:10 3's: 1:12; 1:3 4’s: 1:8 School-age: 1:7 There were 3 staff members interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: the complainant by phone on 7/20/2023. Documentation observed were: cl