Valley Of The Sun Jewish Community Center
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
- 825
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Sep 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/16/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 9/16/2025 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.
Jul 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 7.29.2025Modification
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 7.29.2025. A full inspection was not conducted. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Designee at the time of the inspection. This modification was to add a 10th crib to Infant room 2, change the use of Room J to be used for one-and-two-year-old children, and to add a diaper area to Room P. The following was
Dec 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 12/05/2024, Subject To…Modification
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 12/05/2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A complete inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer (CO): Pat Morgan-Martinez The following items were discussed but not limited to: **Unused outlets covered with a safety plug or insert.
Sep 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 09/18/2024 Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 09/18/2024 subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Monika Jones The plan of corrections will not be accepted at this time. 16 of 16 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey link was provided at the time of inspection. Please complete within 10 days of receipt of
Sep 6, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 09/06/2023, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 09/06/2023, 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 fingerprint clearance cards for 11 of 11 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are n