Carolina Loreto
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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 10
- 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 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (7). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Apr 16, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on April 16, 2026,…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on April 16, 2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the Group Home with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The DES group size was evaluated at the time of the inspection.
Oct 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on 10/08/25, Subject to Changes…Midyear
The following deficiency was observed at the time of the Mid-Year Inspection conducted on 10/08/25, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not able to be conducted at this time. Please complete the Plan of Correction via the Licensing Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiency.
Apr 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 04/25/25, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the annual compliance inspection conducted on 04/25/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Four of four fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 09/22/25 Gas: 04/11/26 Items discussed, but not limited to, were as follows: *Updated DCS Background Check process *License renewal due by 05/30/25 *R
Oct 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Midyear Compliance Inspection Conducted on October 29, 2024,…Midyear
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Midyear Compliance Inspection conducted on October 29, 2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 09/22/25 1st Aid/CPR: 08/2025 Ratio: 2:0 (No children onsite) Items discussed, but not limited to: -
May 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Monitor Inspection Conducted on May 29Monitoring
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the monitor inspection conducted on May 29, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Amanda Valenzuela 5 of 5 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility.
May 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Compliance Inspection Was Not Completed Due to the Home Being Temporarily Closed on the Day of the InspectionCompliance (Annual)
The compliance inspection was not completed due to the home being temporarily closed on the day of the inspection. Compliance Officer #1: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer #2: Ryan Mapes
Oct 30, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Were Zero Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on 10/30/23Midyear
The were zero deficiencies found at the time of the mid-year inspection conducted on 10/30/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer #1: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer #2: Laurie McKenna 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Sta