Kids Learning Center Ocotillo L.L.C.
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 287
- 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 9 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (9). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Feb 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed During the Complaint Inspection Conducted on 02/20/2026Complaint
There were no deficiencies observed during the Complaint inspection conducted on 02/20/2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint investigation #158943. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided a copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:3, 2:6 1s: 2:12, 2:11 2s: 2:11 2s/3s: 1:8, 2:14
Jan 28, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed During the Complaint Inspection Conducted on 01/28/2026Complaint
There were no deficiencies observed during the Complaint inspection conducted on 01/28/2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint investigations #156139, #156172, and #157229. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided a copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:5, 2:10 1s: 3:12, 1:5 2s
Dec 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/05/2025, and The…Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/05/2025, and the inspection is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Provider at the beginning of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 7 of 7 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was completed at the time of the in
Dec 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/09/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/09/2024 and are subject to changes 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 #1 provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form wa
Oct 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation Conducted on 10/1/2024 for Case…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint investigation conducted on 10/1/2024 for case #00090438 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infant A: 2:9 Infant B: 2:11 1A (1’s): 2:9 1B (1’s): 3:12 1C (1’s): 1:6 2A (2’s): 2:10 2B (2’s/3’s): 1:6 2
Jun 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed During the Complaint Inspection Conducted on 06/25/2024 and Are Subject to Changes…Complaint
There were no deficiencies observed during the Complaint inspection conducted on 06/25/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint investigations #00086055, #00086057, #00086058. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infant A 3:10 Infant B 2:9 1A (1's) 2:6 1B (1's) 2:12 1C (1's) 1:5 2A (2's) 2:12 2B (2's) 2:16 2 & 3's A 3:10 2 & 3's B 2:10 3's 3:26 4A (4's) 2:21 4B (4s) 2:
May 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed During the Complaint Inspection Conducted on 05/24/2024 and Are Subject to Changes…Complaint
There were no deficiencies observed during the complaint inspection conducted on 05/24/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint investigations #00082379, #00082389, and #00084695. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infant A 3:13 Infant B 3:11 1A (1's) 2:8 1B (1's) 2:10 1C (1's) 2:7 2A (2's) 2:8 2B (2's) 2:8 2 & 3's A 2:9 2 & 3's B 2:7 3's 3:22 4A (4's) 2:13 4B (4s) 3
Dec 11, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/11/2023 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/11/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed. The Empower Self-Evaluation link was sent to the provider. The DES Group Size was observed in compliance at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint cle
Sep 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Monitoring and Complaint Investigation #00064248 on 9/28/2023Complaint Monitoring
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a monitoring and complaint investigation #00064248 on 9/28/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infant A 3:11 Infant B 2:11 1A (1's) 2:10 1B (1's) 2:13 1C (1's) 2:13 2A (2's) 2:13 2B (2's) 2:13 2 & 3's A 2:12 2 & 3's B 1:8 3 & 4's 2:13 4A (4's) 1:12 4 B (4s) 2:26 School Age 1:9 (PreK present) There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Director and Assi