La Casita Preschool Childcare Llc
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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 117
- 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 (7). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Feb 27, 20261 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 2/27/2026 and Are Subject to Change…Compliance (Annual)
No deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 2/27/2026 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility representative at the time of the inspection. 4 of 4 Fingerprint Clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limite
Mar 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 03/07/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 03/07/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Submit the Plan of Corrections using the AZDHS Licensing Portal within ten (10) days from the date the Statement of Deficiencies is received. The Empower Self-Evaluation survey was emailed to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The Notice of Inspection Rights were provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection.
Oct 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation (Case Number 00091092) Conducted On…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint Investigation (Case Number 00091092) conducted on 10/07/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. Submit the Plan of Corrections using the AZDHS Licensing Portal within ten (10) days from the date the Statement of Deficiencies is received. The following staff-to-children ratios were observed: Infants: 1:4 Ones/Twos: 2:12 Threes: 1:10 Fours/F
May 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint (Case Number 0008254) Inspection Conducted On…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint (Case Number 0008254) Inspection conducted on 05/30/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Submit the Plan of Corrections using the AZDHS Licensing Portal within ten (10) days from the date the Statement of Deficiencies is received. The following staff-to-children ratios were observed: Infants: 1:4 Ones/Twos: 3:15 Threes: 2:16 Fours/Fives: 2:17 School-age: 2:23 The Department contacted the
Mar 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 03/14/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 03/14/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The Empower Self-Evaluation survey was emailed to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 5 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer #1 is Tara Far
Jan 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation (00067929 and 00067196) Conducted…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint Investigation (00067929 and 00067196) conducted on 01/18/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The following staff-to-children ratios were observed: Infant room: 1:4 Ones/Twos classroom: 3:14 Threes classroom: 2:13 Fours classroom: 1:12 The Director and 3 staff members were in
Jul 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 07/19/2023, and Are…Monitoring
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 07/19/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections using the Licensing Portal within ten (10) days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Compliance Officer #1 is Tara Farrell Compliance Officer #2 is Pat Morgan-Martinez