ALA Little Leaders - Ironwood
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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 26
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/1/2025Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/1/2025. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 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 not limited to: *Discussed the new rule set a
Aug 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation Conducted on 8/28/2025 for Case #00138057Complaint
No deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint Investigation conducted on 8/28/2025 for case #00138057. This report is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Preschool Classroom #207 (3-5 year-old children): 2:16 There were 2 staff interviewed during the inspection. The Compliance Officer attempted to speak with the Complainant by phone and email. Upon completion of the investigations
Dec 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 12/3/2024Initial Monitoring
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 12/3/2024. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The DES Contact Group size was in compliance at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members were verified to be valid through the DES website at the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer is Sherri Pavlisick
Oct 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Initial Inspection Conducted on 10/9/2024Compliance (Initial)
No deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Inspection conducted on 10/9/2024. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 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 not limited to: *The placement of cones at the edge of the building blocks access to the back of the school. *The placement of cones at the rock water basin on the Southwest part of the playgr