La Casita Day Care East
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
- 50
- 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.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jul 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/30/25, and Are Subject…Monitoring
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/30/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact F
Jun 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Compliance Inspection Was Conducted on 6/3/2025Compliance (Annual)
A Compliance inspection was conducted on 6/3/2025. The following deficiencies were cited and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website. The DES group size was observed to be compliant. The Empower link was sent to the Licensee. Insurance 4/2/26 Fire 7/15/25 Sanitation 7/31/25 Van insurance 4/21/26 no gas
Aug 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case 88539 on 8/19/2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case 88539 on 8/19/2024. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC Ratios observed: 1 year old- 1:6 2 year old- 1:7 3 and older- 1:7 There were 4 staff interviewed. Documentation observed: 2 Behavior Guideline reports 7 Incident reports Attendance rosters Sign in and out records Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observatio
Jun 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 6/11/2024, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 6/11/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer - Cara Leyme, MC 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower survey was sent to the Provider. The
Jun 29, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint 00060340 Investigation and Compliance Inspection on 6/29/2023Complaint Compliance (Annual)
The purpose of the Inspection was to conduct a Complaint 00060340 investigation and Compliance inspection on 6/29/2023. A full inspection was conducted. Compliance Officer- Cara DeLessio Ratios: 1&2 year old- 1:4 3 year old- 1:3 5 year old- 1:7 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 children interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 staff files reviewed during this investigation. There were 10 children’s files reviewed during this inv