La Petite Academy Preschool
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 203
- 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), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Dec 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint #00152101 and #00152107 Investigation on 12/8/2025Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00152101 and #00152107 investigation on 12/8/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants:2:6 1-year-old children:1:3 2-year-old children:2:15 3 and 4-year-old children:1:13 4 and 5-year-old children:1:14 There were 4 staff members interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: Rosters and Incident reports Upon completion of the complaint #00152101 and #00152107
Jul 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Compliance Inspection and Complaint InvestigationComplaint Compliance (Annual)
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Compliance Inspection and complaint investigation. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint #00134683 investigation conducted on 7/10/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. 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. Ratios observed were: I
May 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint InvestigationComplaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. There were no deficiencies observed at the time of complaint #00129422 investigation conducted on 5/6/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:6 1-year-old children: 1:6 2-year-old children: 1:6 2/3-year-old children: 2:10 3-year-old children: 1:13 4/5-year-old children:1:15 There were 3 staff interview
Oct 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint InvestigationComplaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint #00091036 investigation conducted on 10/4/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:5 1-year-old children: 2:5 and 1:6 2-year-old children: 3:17 3 and 4-year-old children: 3:21 Schoo
Jul 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/16/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A Plan of Correction will not be accepted at this time. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Group Size Checklist form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for
Jun 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Complaint #00085671 Investigation Conducted on 6/11/2024Complaint
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the complaint #00085671 investigation conducted on 6/11/2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:5 1-year-old children: 1:6; 1:6 2-year-old children: 2:15 3-year-old children: 1:12 4&5-year-old children: 1:11 School-Ace children: 1:7 There were 2 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 3 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Documents reviewed: Accident/
Jul 21, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 07/21/2023, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed during the Compliance Inspection conducted on 07/21/2023, 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 fingerprint clearance cards for 7 of 7 staff members were verified through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Final