Whiz Kidz Preschool - 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.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
- 119
- 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
Mar 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 03.10.26 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 03.10.26 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within ten days of receipt of the Statement of Derficiencies. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for
May 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Modification Inspection Conducted on 5/15/2025Modification
There were no deficiencies observed at the Modification Inspection conducted on 5/15/2025, but are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. A full inspection was not conducted. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but not limited to: *Use of a wooden climbing structure
Mar 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 3/12/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 3/12/2025 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 your Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was left with the program at the time of the inspection. Please complete it and return
Oct 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Complaint #0009113 Inspection Conducted on 10/8/2024 and Are…Complaint
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Complaint #0009113 Inspection conducted on 10/8/2024 and are subject to change based on programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. The ratios observed were: Infants: 2:6; 2:6 1-year-old children: 1:6; 2:13; 2:7 2-year-old children: 1:8 3-year-old children: 1:11 4-year-old children: 1:10 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 3 staff files reviewed during this investigation. The Comp
May 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation Conducted on 5/22/24 for Cases #00082243 and #…Complaint
No deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint investigation conducted on 5/22/24 for cases #00082243 and # 00082260. This report is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infant: 1:5 1-year-old children: 1:2, 2:9 2-year-old children: 2:11 3-year-old children 1:7 4/5-year-old children: 1:9 There were 4 staff interviewed during the inspection. Documentation reviewed: Illness logs; child
Mar 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 3/13/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 3/13/2024 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 Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was emailed to the director. Please complete within 10 days. The DES Contact form was completed at the time of
Jan 4, 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. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:2 1-year-old children: 2:5 2-year-old children: 2:7 There were 3 staff interviewed during this inspection. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this inspection. The Compliance Officer attempted to contact
Aug 10, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 8/10/2023 and Are…Modification
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Please submit pictures of the diaper changing table via the LMS portal. Compliance Officer is Denise Ruffalo