Summit School Of Ahwatukee
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
- 125
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 24, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Monitoring/Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 3/24/2026, and Are…Monitoring
The following deficiencies were observed at the Monitoring/Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 3/24/2026, 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. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Asse
Mar 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Compliance Inspection Was Unable to Be Conducted Due to the Closure for Spring BreakCompliance (Initial)
The Compliance Inspection was unable to be conducted due to the closure for Spring Break. A follow-up inspection will be conducted on a later date.
Mar 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 03.19.25 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 03.19.25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Correction via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. 5 of 5 staff member Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid through the DPS website. The following was discussed but not limited to: *Standing water in playground equipment; *Storage in the restroom; *Da
Mar 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 03/25/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 03/25/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Written Documentation of Corrections was not accepted at the time of the Inspection. 10 Children Emergency Cards were reviewed. 3 Staff files were reviewed. 3 Fingerprint cards were validated by DPS. The Empower Self- Assessment Checklist was completed at the Compliance inspection. Compliance Officer # 1: Fred Geyser