ALA Little Leaders - West Foothills
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
- 59
- 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 2023, 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
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/01/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/01/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Director at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed. 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 5 of 5 staff mem
Oct 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/3/20244 and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/3/20244 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 Disaster Contact Form was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact Group size was in compliance at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 staff members
Jan 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 1/9/2024 and Is…Initial Monitoring
The following deficiency was observed at the time of the Initial Monitoring inspection conducted on 1/9/2024 and is 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. 15 Children Emergency Cards were reviewed. 1 Staff files were reviewed. 1 Fingerprint card was validated by DPS. The following item was discussed, but not limited to:: * Child Attendance Rosters for tempora
Oct 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Found at the Time of the Initial Inspection Conducted on 10/19/2023 and Is Subject To…Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiency was found at the time of the Initial inspection conducted on 10/19/2023 and is subject to change pending programmatic review. Bureau Chief: Margaret Bernal Compliance Officer: David Ramos The Compliance Officer reviewed 7 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards 7 of the 7 staff members were verified valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following item was discussed but are not limited to: The weekly