The Son's Children - 36th Street
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.3 / 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 3 (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 3 (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
- 121
- 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 8 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (7) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Nov 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation (Case 00150603)/Compliance…Complaint Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint Investigation (Case 00150603)/Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/19/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Notice Of Inspection Rights were provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. Submit the Plan of Corrections using the AZDHS Licensing Portal within ten (10) days from the date the Statement of Deficiencies is received. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 staff membe
Mar 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 3/4/2025, and Are Subject…Monitoring
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 3/4/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections 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 is not limited to: *Ensure the Behavior Therapist is supervised at all times or qualified as a teacher care-giver with a staff file on site; *Ensure foo
Dec 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/6/2024, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/6/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Chloe-James Rossi Compliance Officer Supervisor: Andrea Rach The Plan of Corrections 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 is not limited to: *Ensure TV's are mounted; *Ensure a permission
Jun 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 6/21/2024 and Are Subject…Modification
The following deficiency was observed at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 6/21/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer: Archana Navin
May 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint #83844 Investigation Conducted on 5/22/2024,…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint #83844 investigation conducted on 5/22/2024, subject to change pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1 Spoke with the Complainant on 5/22/2024. A full inspection was not conducted. The following room ratios were observed: Infant's: 3:6 One's: 2:8 Two's: 2:14 Three's: 2:10 Four's: 2:14 Four staff members were interviewed during this investigation. The following documents were reviewed: IEP and expul
Mar 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of Complaint #79408 Investigation Conducted on 3/11/2024 and Is Subject…Complaint
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of Complaint #79408 investigation conducted on 3/11/2024 and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer attempted to contact the Complainant via phone and email. A full inspection was not conducted. The following room ratios were observed: Infant's: 2:6 One's: 2:9 Two's: 2:13 Three's: 1:8 Four's: 1:8 School-Age: 1:11 Two staff members were interviewed during this investigation. The following documen
Dec 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/13/2023 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 12/13/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 6 of 6 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey was completed online at the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer #1: Archana Navin Compliance Officer #
Jun 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #00059941 Investigation Conducted on 6/20/23 and Are…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00059941 investigation conducted on 6/20/23 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 6/20/23. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 1:5 Ones: 2:8 Twos/Threes: 1:6 Threes/Fours: 2:14