Phoenix Hebrew Academy Pre School
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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 84
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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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Apr 21, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 04-21-2026, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed during the annual compliance inspection conducted on 04-21-2026, and are subject to change 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 during the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed during the inspection. The DES Group Size was compliant at the time of the inspe
Apr 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 04.25.25 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 04.25.25 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. 3 of 3 fingerprint cards reviewed 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: *Maintai
Dec 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 12/5/2024, and Is Subject…Modification
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the modification inspection conducted on 12/5/2024, and is subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer: Archana Navin
May 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection and the Complaint Case #82953…Complaint Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection and the Complaint Case #82953 investigation conducted on 5/2/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A complete inspection was conducted. Compliance Officer #1 spoke with the Complainant on 4/16/2024 Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The following room ratios were observed: 1's: 2:10 2's: 2:12 3's: 1:
Aug 14, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies at the Time of the Room Modification Inspection Conducted on 8/14/2023, Subject to Change…Modification
There were no deficiencies at the time of the room modification inspection conducted on 8/14/2023, subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer: Archana Navin