Poet's Square Day 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) and NAC accreditation. 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)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
- 79
- 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 (7). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Apr 27, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on April 27, 2026, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on April 27, 2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 d
Mar 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00160973 on March 20, 2026Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00160973 on March 20, 2026. 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. Ratios observed were: Staff : Children Infants: 1 : 1 One Year Olds: 1 : 3 Two Year Olds: 1 : 6 Preschool: 1 : 12 School Age: 1 : 13
Sep 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00144130 on September 5, 2025Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00144130 on September 5, 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. Ratios observed were: Staff : Children Infants: 1 : 2 One Year Olds: 1 : 4 Two Year Olds: 1 : 7 Thre
May 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on May 14, 2025, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on May 14, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The DES group size was observed to be compliant at the time of the inspection.
May 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 5/22/24, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 5/22/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Katie Corrow 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey link was emailed to the facility. The DES group size was observed at the time of the inspection. Insurance: expires 4/3/25 Fire: expires 5/3/24 Gas: 4/10
Jan 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #65469 on 1/3/24Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #65469 on 1/3/24 . A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer #2: Christine Fiore Ratios observed were: Infants 3 to 1 Ones 4 to 1 Twos 6 to 2 Threes 9 to 1 Fours 7 to 1 School Age 8 to 1 There were 8 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 3 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Documentation obser
Aug 2, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #60896 on 8/2/23Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #60896 on 8/2/23. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer #2: Christine Fiore Ratios observed were: Infants 3 to 1 Ones 4 to 2 2's 13 to 2 3's 10 to 1 Pre-K 9 to 1 School Age 12 to 1 There were 8 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 4 children interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed