Li'l Sprout's Montessori School
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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 10
- 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 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
Mar 24, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 03/24/2026Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 03/24/2026. The Notice of Inspection Rights were provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The Bureau of Child Care licensing staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection
Sep 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Midyear Inspection Conducted on 09/16/2025Midyear
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Midyear Inspection conducted on 09/16/2025. The Notice of Inspection Rights were provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection
Mar 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 03/25/2025 and Is Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiency was observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 03/25/2025 and is 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 Notice of Inspection Rights were provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members were verified to be valid
Dec 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Midyear Inspection Conducted on 12/09/2024Midyear
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Midyear Inspection conducted on 12/09/2024. The Notice Of Inspection Rights were provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer is Tara Farrell.
Mar 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 03/26/2024Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 03/26/2024. The Empower Self-Evaluation survey was emailed to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Submit the following documents that were not provided at the time of the inspection: Annual gas inspection. The Compliance Officer is Tara Farrell.
Oct 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation (00064255) Conducted on 10/19/2023Complaint
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Complaint Investigation (00064255) conducted on 10/19/2023. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. There were 2 staff interviewed during the investigation. There were 2 children interviewed during the investigation. Upon completion of the Complaint Investigation (00064255), it was determined from the Compliance Officer's observations, staff interviews, and children interviews, that the 2 allegations lacked sufficient
Sep 14, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Mid-Year Compliance Inspection Conducted on 09/07/2023Midyear
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Mid-Year Compliance Inspection conducted on 09/07/2023. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: Access to the stairs. The Compliance Officer is Tara Farrell.