Helpful Little Hands
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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Apr 15, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on April 15, 2026,…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on April 15, 2026, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officers provided the small group home with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to
Oct 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on October 23Midyear
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Mid-Year Inspection conducted on October 23, 2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Ratio: 1:0 Insurance: 06/06/26 CPR/First Aid: 02/26 Fingerprint Cards: 2 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Updated DES/DCS Background Check process -Fingerprint
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. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 06/06/25 Gas: 10/29/25 Items discussed, but not limited to, were as follows: *Updated DCS Background Check process *Update chain of command/Emergency pos
Nov 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Midyear Compliance Inspection Conducted on November 14, 2024,…Midyear
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Midyear Compliance Inspection conducted on November 14, 2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not 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. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 06/06/25 Gas: 10/29/25 1st Aid/CPR: 03/25 Ratio: 1:2 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Staff and a
May 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on May 01, 2024,…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the annual Compliance Inspection conducted on May 01, 2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. 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. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 06/06/24 Gas: 08/09/24 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Resubmit DCS Background Check if results not rec
Oct 23, 20231 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on October 23Midyear
No deficiencies were found at the time of the Mid-Year Inspection conducted on October 23, 2023, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not 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. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 06/06/24 Ratio: 2:4 First Aid/CPR: 01/24 FPC: 2 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Remove wood scraps and automobile