Little Explorers Preschool & Child Care
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.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
- 51
- 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 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Mar 26, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 3/26/26Monitoring
The following deficiencies were observed at the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 3/26/26, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections is requested to be submitted in the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt. The following was discussed but not limited to: *Tummy time rules. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection.
Mar 5, 20261 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Observed at the Modification Inspection Conducted on 3/5/26Modification
No deficiencies were observed at the Modification Inspection conducted on 3/5/26, and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. An infant room was added at this time. No infants were present at the time of the inspection. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1) The 2 miniature boppy/neck pillows were removed from the infant room and the licensee and director were reminded that al
Jun 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 6/26/2025 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/26/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1) Ensuring all staff submit DCS clearance applications through the DCS portal that was effective August 2024; and 2) License Anniversary
Jul 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/12/2024, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/12/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker The Written Documentation of Corrections is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. There were 4 staff files reviewed. 4 of the 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website.
Aug 1, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Vehicle Inspection Conducted on 8/1/2023Monitoring
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Vehicle Inspection conducted on 8/1/2023, subject to change pending programmatic review. A 2007 white Ford XL van (BVW5629) was inspected and approved for use by enrolled children. Compliance Office is Tricia Tartaglio
Jul 25, 20231 Finding1 Important
- AMENDED The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/25/2023 And…Compliance (Annual)
AMENDED The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/25/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A plan of correction is not being accepted at this time. The 2 outdoor activity areas were not inspected. Please email pictures of the outdoor activity areas when constructed is completed and are ready to be used. An inspection of the 2 outdoor activity areas MUST be conducted prior to being used by enrolled children.