The Kids Academy
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
- 132
- 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 9 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (7), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Sep 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint #00144974 Investigation on 9/23/25Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00144974 investigation on 9/23/25. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: 1:4 Infants 1:6 One year olds 1:8 Two year olds 1:10 Three year olds 1: 11 Four year olds. There were 3 staff interviewed during this inv
Aug 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 8/15/25 and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 8/15/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed, but not limited to: 1) New rules effective 8/3/25 (including number of annual training hours, orientation, etc); 2) Tummy Time; 3) Ensuring the firmness of th
Feb 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint #00096567 Investigation on 2/5/2025Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00096567 investigation on 2/5/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Name of Compliance Officer #1: Jennifer Flicker Name of Compliance Officer #2: Tricia Tartaglio The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:1; One-two year olds: 1:7 Three & four year olds: 1:12. There
Sep 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint #00089735 Investigation on 9/9/2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00089735 investigation on 9/9/2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Name of Compliance Officer #1: Jennifer Flicker Name of Compliance Officer #2: Fred Geyser The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:2; One year olds: 1:4; Two-year-olds: 2:10; Three year olds: 1:7; Fou
Aug 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 8/30/2024, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/30/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1) The DCS portal is required to be used for all new staff and for any existing staff that
Jun 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation 86002 on 6.19.2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation 86002 on 6.19.2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. Ratios observed were as follows: Infants 1:3 1's 1:2 2's 2:7 3's & up 2:11 There were 5 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 3 staff files reviewed during this investigation. 3 of 3 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS w
Jan 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation 66133 on 1.23.2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation 66133 on 1.23.2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. Ratios observed were as follows: Infants 2:6 1's 2:10 2's 2:11 3's 1:13 4's 1:5 There were 5 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 fingerprint clearance cards valid via a DPS website search. Documentation observed: Rosters, Illness & i
Sep 18, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/18/2023 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 9/18/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 5 of 5 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower self-evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was completed at the time of the inspection. The following w
Sep 7, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 9/7/2023 and Are Subject…Monitoring
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 9/7/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies Compliance Officer #1 is Tricia Tartaglio Compliance Officer #2 is Monika Jones