Little Giants Spanish Immersion Preschool at Midtown
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 91
- 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 10 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (10). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 10 Inspection Visits
Dec 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 12/2/2025 and Are…Monitoring
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 12/2/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. A Plan of Corrections is not being accepted at this time. 3 of 3 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via t
Aug 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 8/18/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/18/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. ***A Monitoring inspection will be conducted. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 10 of 10 Fingerprint Clearance ca
May 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Was Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 5/21/2025Modification
The following was observed at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 5/21/2025, and are subject to change pending programmatic review. A full on-site inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. ***This modification was to add Rooms 202 & 203, and sanitary units. Please submit the Plan of Corrections v
Nov 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 11/22/2024, Subject To…Monitoring
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring inspection conducted on 11/22/2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO): Pat Morgan-Martinez Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. A full inspection was not conducted. The following items were discussed: **Children seated while drinking or eating **Children's medication requir
Aug 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 08/22/2024 Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 08/22/2024 subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO): Pat Morgan-Martinez Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. 11 of 11 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey link was provided at the time of inspection. Please com
May 31, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 5/31/24 and Are…Modification
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the modification inspection conducted on 5/31/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted.
May 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #00083263 Investigation Conducted on 5/14/24 and Are…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00083263 investigation conducted on 5/14/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell Compliance Officer # 2: Archana Navin The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Ones/Twos: 2:7 Twos/Threes: 2:12 Threes/Fours/Fives: 1:9 Four staff members we
Jan 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 1/22/24, and Are Subject…Monitoring
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Monitoring inspection conducted on 1/22/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Jennifer Forschino Compliance Officer #2: Monika Jones A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies.
Oct 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/19/2023, and Are…Initial Monitoring
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/19/2023, 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 fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members were verified to be not valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but ar
Aug 15, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Initial Inspection Conducted on 8/15/23, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial inspection conducted on 8/15/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Jennifer Forschino Compliance Officer #2: Monika Jones Compliance Officer Supervisor: Andrea Rach A full inspection was conducted at this time. 4 of 4 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