K.U.S.D.#20 - Little Explorers Early Learning Center
3175 GORDON DRIVE, KINGMAN, AZ 86409Childery Rating: 4/5
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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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 300
- 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 (5) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Apr 29, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint #00167723, #00167726, and #00165878 Investigation on 4-29-2026Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct Complaint #00167723, #00167726, and #00165878 investigation on 4-29-2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:5 Ones: 2:5 Twos: 2:10 Preschool1: 1:13 Preschool2: 2:12 Preschool3: 2:10 There were 4 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 3 children interviewed during this investigation. There were 0 staff files reviewed during this investigation. There were 0 children f
Jun 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 6/4/2025 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 6/4/2025 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. Please submit the plan of correction within 10 days of receipt of the statement of deficiencies. The Compliance Officers reviewed 5 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The following assessments were completed: DES Group S
Apr 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Case #00128403 Investigation Conducted on 4-28-2025 and Are…Complaint
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Case #00128403 Investigation conducted on 4-28-2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:4 Ones: 2:6 Twos: 1:4 Preschool: 3:12 There were two staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 0 children interviewed during this investigation. There were 0 staff files reviewed during this investigation. There was 1 child file re
Jan 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 1/9/2025 and Are Subject To…Monitoring
The following deficiency was observed at the time of the monitoring inspection conducted on 1/9/2025 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. The monitoring inspection was a continuation of case # 94709 investigation that was attempted 12/20/24 but could not be completed due to facility closure. Citations related to the case are cited in inspection #0051498. Compliance Officer: W. Manzelmann
Dec 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Case # 0094709 Investigation Was Attempted on 12/20/2024Complaint
The case # 0094709 investigation was attempted on 12/20/2024. When the Compliance Officer arrived at the facility, the facility was closed for winter break until 1/6/2024. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of case # 0094709 investigation that was continued on 1/9/2025 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer: W. Manzelmann Ratios Observed: preschool room 1 - 2:12
Jun 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 6/6/2014 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 6/6/2014 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Compliance Officer: W. Manzelmann The Compliance Officer reviewed 5 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection.
Jun 14, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 6/15/23 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 6/15/23 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. The Written Documentation of Corrections was not accepted during the exit interview. 4 of 4 fingerprint cards were verified to be valid via the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey was not completed at the time of the inspection. T
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