Little Palms Preschool
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.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 52
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:15 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4) and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 05/07/2026 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed during the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 05/07/2026 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. Th
Aug 19, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 8/19/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/19/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. Please submit your Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Services. The Empower Self-Survey was emailed to the director following the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 s
- There Were No Deficiencies at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 8/19/2025Modification
There were no deficiencies at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 8/19/2025, but is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. A full inspection was not conducted at the time. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but not limited to: *Removed pad. *Ensure diaper surface is smooth. *Pull-up procedures. *Personal item labeling.
Aug 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 8/21/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/21/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was emailed to the program. Please complete it within 10 days. The fingerprint clearance cards for
Aug 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed a the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 8/28/2023, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed a the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/28/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed a the time of the inspection. The DES Contact form was completed at the time of insp