Little Castle Childcare & 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.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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 122
- 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 (4) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on February 23, 2026…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on February 23, 2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. 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. Please complete
Feb 3, 20261 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Change of Space Inspection Conducted on February 3Modification
No deficiencies were found at the time of the Change of Space Inspection conducted on February 3, 2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Note: A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Classroom 6 was approved for Infant care with a maximum capacity of 9. The following was discussed but not limited to: -Room capacity -Enroll
Mar 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on March 4, 2025, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on March 4, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The link for the Empower Survey was emailed to the facility following the inspect
Mar 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on March 13, 2024, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on March 13, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were two personnel files reviewed. Both of the fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Complete and submit a Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Items discussed, but not limited to: *
Aug 10, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00061855 on August 10, 2023Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00061855 on August 10, 2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: in compliance at time of the investigation. There were three staff members interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: staff written statements, bleach solution instruction posting in kitchen. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, in