Tempe Christian School
3929 SOUTH RURAL ROAD, TEMPE, AZ 85282Childery Rating: 5/5
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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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 309
- 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 (6) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Apr 29, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of This Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint InvestigationComplaint
The purpose of this inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation. A full inspection was not conducted. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaints #00165775 and # 00165799 investigation conducted on 04/29/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit your Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of
Mar 19, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of This Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint InvestigationComplaint
The purpose of this inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation. A full inspection was not conducted. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. There were no deficiencies observed at the time of complaint #00162501 investigation conducted on 3/19/2026. This report is subject to changes pending programmatic review. The ratios observed at the time of the inspection were: Infants: 4:8 1-year-old children: 2:8, 2:6, 1:6, 2:9,
Sep 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/8/2025 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 9/8/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. Please submit a Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Services. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Group-Size contract form was completed
Jan 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 01/03/2025 but Is Subject to Changes…Modification
There were no deficiencies at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 01/03/2025 but is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but not limited to: Diaper Changing area, Room capacity, and classroom postings. The Compliance Officer is Patti Longman.
Sep 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/10/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 9/10/2024 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. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact Group size form was completed at the ti
May 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint InvestigationComplaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. There were no deficiencies found at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:7, 2:6 1-year-old children: 2:8, 3:11,3:11 2-year-old children, 2:10, 1:9 3-year-old children:1:6,1:8, 1:6 4 to 5-year-old children: 1:11, 2:7, 1:7, 2:9 There were 2 staff interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during the interview.
Sep 15, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/15/2023, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 9/15/2023, 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. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact form was completed at the time of the i
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