Simba's Playhouse
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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 10
- 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 (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Dec 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on December 9, 2025, and Is…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiency was found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on December 9, 2025, and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the group home 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
Jun 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on June 04Midyear
No deficiencies were found at the time of the Mid-Year inspection conducted on June 04, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Insurance 6/29/25 First Aid/CPR 9/27 Ratio 1:2
Dec 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Compliance Inspection Was Conducted on 12/11/2024 and the Following Deficiencies Were Cited and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
A Compliance Inspection was conducted on 12/11/2024 and the following deficiencies were cited and are subject to programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer-Cara Leyme, MC 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the inspection. The Empower survey link was sent to the provider. Insurance - 6/29/2025 Gas - 4/16/202 Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the Online Portal within 10 days of receiving this report.
Jul 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Mid Year Inspection Conducted on July 29, 2024 and Are Subject…Midyear
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Mid Year inspection conducted on July 29, 2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz A full inspection was not conducted. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Insurance 6/29/25 First Aid/CPR 4/25 Ratio 1:1 No deficiencies were found at the time of the Mid Year inspection.
Jan 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on January 4Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on January 4, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were three personnel files reviewed. All three fingerprint clearance cards that were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Items discussed, but not limited to: * Baby swing on patio not used for enrolled children. Insurance: expires 06/29/24 Gas inspection: 04/05/23 Compliance Of
Jul 6, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on July 06Midyear
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the mid-year inspection conducted on July 06, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. There were two fingerprint clearance cards verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer: Amanda Valenzuela