Little Hands Big Steps, LLC
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
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 52
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on April 13, 2026, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on April 13, 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. 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 d
Apr 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on April 22, 2025, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on April 22, 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 DES group size was observed to be compliant at the time of the inspection.
Jul 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection Conducted on July 24, 2024, And…Initial Monitoring
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Initial Monitoring inspection conducted on July 24, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Amanda Valenzuela Seven of seven fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 d
May 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Follow Up to the Initial Inspection Conducted on May 14, 2024,…Monitoring
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the follow up to the initial inspection conducted on May 14, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Licensure is pending upon receipt and approval of the plan of correction. the Department will notify you regarding the effective date of licensure. Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days.
Apr 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Initial Inspection Conducted on April 24, 2024, and Are…Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the initial inspection conducted on April 24, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. 2 Staff did not have a fingerprint clearance card. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Katie Corrow Insurance 4/15/25 Fire 8/1/23 Sanitation - send a copy of the permit Items discussed, but not limited to include the