Little Peoples Day Care
2419 NORTH SMOKETREE, LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ 86403Childery 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/2/2025 and Is Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 7/2/2025 and is subject to change pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer reviewed 3 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The following assessments were completed: DES group size evaluation; the Empower Program Assessment was emailed to the director.
Jul 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/12/2024 and Is Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 7/12/2024 and is subject to change pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: W. Manzelmann The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The following assessments were completed: The Empower Program assessment was emailed to the director.
Jul 18, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/18/2023Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 7/18/2023. Compliance Officer: W. Manzelmann There were 3 staff files reviewed and 3 of 3 staff member’s fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the inspection. The Empower Program Assessment was emailed to the director and the DES Group Size Assessment was completed.
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