Little Learning Lambs Daycare LLC
16330 SOUTH DELGADO ROAD, SAHUARITA, AZ 85629Childery 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.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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Apr 30, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Cited During the Mid-Year Compliance Inspection Conducted on April 30, 2026Midyear
There were no deficiencies cited during the Mid-Year Compliance Inspection conducted on April 30, 2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Four of four fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer provided the Provider a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: *Updated DCS/CBC Background Check
Nov 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on November 17,…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on November 17, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Four of four fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officers provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The Empower
May 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Found at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on May 19Midyear
The following deficiency was found at the time of the Mid-Year Inspection conducted on May 19, 2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Ratio: 2:10 Insurance: 11/04/25 First Aid: 02/2026 CPR: 02/2026 Fingerprint Cards: 3 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Possible change from Small Group
Nov 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on November 21, 2024,…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on November 21, 2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 11/04/25 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Updated DES/DCS Background Check process -Vary times that
Aug 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on August 23Midyear
No deficiencies were found at the time of the Mid-Year Inspection conducted on August 23, 2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 11/04/24 Ratio: 2:2 First Aid/CPR: 02/26 FPC: 2 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Possible transition from Small Gro
Dec 11, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/11/23, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 12/11/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Amanda Valenzuela 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. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility.
Jul 24, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were Zero Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on 7/24/23Midyear
There were zero deficiencies found at the time of the mid-year inspection conducted on 7/24/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer #1:Amanda Valenzuela 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection.
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