Irma's Little Hearts Childcare
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.3 / 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 3 (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 3 (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
- 5
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 17, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Midyear Inspection Conducted on 2/17/2026Midyear
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Midyear Inspection conducted on 2/17/2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. 1 of 1 fingerprint clearance card was verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: 1. The weekly menu is posted on the parent board. 2. Staff files to include
Aug 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 8/21/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/21/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. Please submit a Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Services. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the insp
Nov 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 11/07/2024, and Are…Initial Monitoring
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection conducted on 11/07/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: Ensuring playground equipment is free from bird feces prior to children use. Compliance Officer #1: Monika Jones Compliance Officer #2: Celeste Angulo
Aug 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Initial Inspection Conducted on 08/27/2024 and Are Subject…Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial inspection conducted on 08/27/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Stephanie Jake Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections through the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies 2 of 2 Fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. Please submit the following