Little Minnows Learning Center
3348 WESTERN AVENUE, KINGMAN, AZ 86409Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 108
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, 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
Sep 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/23/25 and Are Subject to Changes…Compliance (Annual)
No deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 9/23/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. The Written Documentation of Corrections was not accepted during the exit interview. 4 of 4 fingerprint cards were verified to be valid via the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey was not completed at the time of the inspection. The DES group size checklist was not compl
Jun 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Case #00133726 Investigation Conducted on 6/16/2025 and Are…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of case #00133726 investigation conducted on 6/16/2025 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. All ratios were in compliance. There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. The complainant was contacted by telephone on 6/16/2025. Upon completion of the case investigation, it was determined from observation and interview that one of three allegations was substanti
Sep 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/26/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 9/26/2024 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. Submit the plan of corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the statement of deficiencies. Compliance Officer: W. Manzelmann The Compliance Officer reviewed 6 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 6 of 6 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The f
Oct 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/5/2023 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. The Written Documentation of Corrections are due within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Compliance Officer ( C O ): W. Manzelmann The Compliance Officer reviewed 5 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspectio
Jul 31, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint Investigation 00061396 on 7/31/23Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint investigation 00061396 on 7/31/23. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The compliance officer was Shawna Gonzalez. Ratios observed were: Infants 2:5 1's 2:8 1's 2:7 2's 2:15 3's 1:13 3's and 4's 2:8 There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. Upon completion of this complaint investigation it was determined from interviews and observation that 2 of 5 allegations were substantiated.
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