Casita Daycare & Preschool
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
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 262
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 (5). None of the 5 findings were critical.
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Sep 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on September 3, 2025, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on September 3, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were two personnel files reviewed. Both of the fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Complete and submit a Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies.
May 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00130156 and #00130311 on May 12, 2025Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00130156 and #00130311 on May 12, 2025. Note: A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were in compliance at time of inspection. There were seven staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were four children interviewed during this investigation. There were three staff files reviewed during this investigation. There were two children’s files reviewed during this i
Sep 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00089416 on September 04, 2024Complaint Compliance (Annual)
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00089416 on September 04, 2024. A compliance inspection was also conducted at this time. Two personnel files were reviewed. Both of the fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were: in compliance at time of inspection. There were four staff members interviewed during this investigation. There was one child’s file r
Jun 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00085404 on June 19, 2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00085404 on June 19, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: in compliance at time of investigation. There were six staff members interviewed during this investigation. The complainant was contacted via phone and email on 2 occasions with no response. Documentation observed was: class rosters, attendance forms. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it wa
Sep 12, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on September 12, 2023, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on September 12, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Amanda Valenzuela A full inspection was conducted at this time. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Written Documentation of Corrections was not accepted at the time