Little Eagle Preschool & Childcare
1475 GORDON DRIVE, KINGMAN, AZ 86401Childery 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.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 NAC accreditation. 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
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)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
- 131
- 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 8 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Aug 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Case #00139049 Investigation Conducted on 8/11/25 and Are…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of case #00139049 investigation conducted on 8/11/25 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed: 4+ yr: 1:9 3+ yrs: 2:13 Toddler: 2:15 Infant: 1:4 There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation There was staff 3 staff files reviewed during this investigation There was one child's file reviewed during this investigation Documentation reviewed: proc
Jun 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Case # 00133115 Investigation Conducted on 6/16/2025 and Are…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of case # 00133115 investigation conducted on 6/16/2025 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation All ratios observed were in compliance There were 3 staff files reviewed during this investigation. There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. The complaint came from DCS and the complainant could not be cont
Apr 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 4/30/25 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 4/30/25 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer reviewed 7 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 7 of 7 staff were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the inspection. The following assessments were completed: DES Group Size Evaluation; Empower Program Assessment was emailed to the director. The following was discussed: medication ad
May 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 5/2/2024 and Are Subject O…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed during the compliance inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 and are subject o change pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies., Compliance Officer: W. Manzelmann The Compliance Officer reviewed 7 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards of 7 of 7 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Please s
Feb 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection as a Follow Up to an Inspection From…Monitoring
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the monitoring inspection as a follow up to an inspection from 1/11/2024 conducted on 2/22/2024 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: W. Manzelmann The following items were discussed: Ensuring all seams on diaper changing areas are completely filled with no openings and the changing surface is smooth and non-porous. If an infant falls asleep in a crib and a pacifier is not in the child's mouth it shoul
Jan 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Case # 00066207 Investigation Conducted on 1/11/2024 and Are…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of case # 00066207 investigation conducted on 1/11/2024 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. The Written Documentation of Corrections are due within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Compliance Officer: W. Manzelmann Ratios observed: infant room 1 - 1:4 infant room 2 - 2: 10
Nov 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Case # 00065615 Investigation Conducted on 11/27/2023 and Are…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of case # 00065615 investigation conducted on 11/27/2023 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Return the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Compliance Officer ( C O ): W. Manzelmann Ratios observed: Infants: 2:8 Infants: 1:5
Jul 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Inspection #00058728 Conducted on 7/5/23 and Are…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint inspection #00058728 conducted on 7/5/23 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Written Documentation of Corrections was not accepted during the exit interview. 1 staff member and 3 children were interviewed during the investigation
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