Lil' Longhorns preschool - JRE campus
601 SOUTH GREEN VALLEY PARKWAY, PAYSON, AZ 85541Childery Rating: 5/5
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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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 25
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Dec 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/01/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/01/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections 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 emailed at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Notice of Inspection Rights was provided
Jan 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 01/06/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 01/06/2025 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 at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was emailed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members
Sep 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 09/20/2024, and Are…Monitoring
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 09/20/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: Ensuring Emergency Cards are completed. Ensuring changes to those in charge are updated and posted. Ensuring Staff are aware of the location of staff files electronically. Compliance Offic
Apr 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 4/9/24, and Are…Initial Monitoring
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Monitoring inspection conducted on 4/9/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Jennifer Forschino Compliance Officer #2: Stacy Marchelli A full inspection was not 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. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 da
Jan 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Initial Inspection Conducted on 1/4/2024, and Are Subject…Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial inspection conducted on 1/4/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Jennifer Forschino Senior Compliance Officer: Stacy Marchelli A full inspection was conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following items were discussed but not limited to: If the nurse is alone with k
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