Little Monkey Exploring Day Care 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
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Midyear Inspection Conducted on January 14Midyear
No deficiencies were found at the time of the Midyear Inspection conducted on January 14, 2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the group home with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but no
Jul 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on July 24, 2025, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on July 24, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the Provider with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Four of four fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Pl
Oct 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection Conducted on October 15, 2024,…Initial Monitoring
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the initial monitoring inspection conducted on October 15, 2024, and are subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Ratios: 2:4 Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days.
Aug 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Initial Inspection Conducted on August 5, 2024, and Are…Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the initial inspection conducted on August 5, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Supervisor Lisa Emery 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Insurance 2/13/25 Gas 5/21/24 Items discussed by not limited to include: * Total number of children for compensation cannot exceed 10 * Fingerprint/Criminal H