Little Hands Big Minds Daycare
174 NORTH JOE HARPER COURT, SAN LUIS, AZ 85349Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 10
- 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 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
May 21, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Found at the Time of the Attempted Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 5/21/26, And…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiency was found at the time of the attempted Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 5/21/26, and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer was unable to conduct the inspection due to an unannounced closure of the group home. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies.
Nov 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were Zero Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on 11/25/25Midyear
There were zero deficiencies found at the time of the Mid-year Inspection conducted on 11/25/25, 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. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection.
Jun 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 6/4/25, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 6/4/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 2 of 2 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. Please submit a photo of the corrected deficiency. The Empower Survey was emailed to the fac
Jan 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were Zero Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on 1/22/25, and Are Subject To…Midyear
There were zero deficiencies found at the time of the mid-year inspection conducted on 1/22/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer #1: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer #2: Laurie McKenna 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection.
Jul 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/23/24, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 7/23/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer #1: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer #2: Laurie McKenna Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The Empo
Feb 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on 2/7/24Midyear
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the mid-year inspection conducted on 2/7/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer #1: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer #2: Brenda Alubowicz 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection.
Sep 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/19/23, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 9/19/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer #2: Brenda Alubowicz 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey link was emailed to the facility. Insurance: 8/16/24 Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online por
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