Little Rascals 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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on April 20Midyear
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Mid-year Inspection conducted on April 20, 2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limite
Oct 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/28/25, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/28/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. A full inspection was conducted at this time. 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
May 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Mid Year Inspection Conducted on 05/12/2025, and Are Subject…Midyear
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Mid Year inspection conducted on 05/12/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review.. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid. Insurance expires 08/21/2025 The following was discussed but not limited to: *Best practices for feeding children.
Dec 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- An Initial Monitoring Inspection Was Conducted on 12/30/2024Initial Monitoring
An Initial Monitoring inspection was conducted on 12/30/2024. No deficiencies were cited. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC 2 children were observed, no additional staff have been hired. The following was discussed but not limited to: fire drills crib safety sign in and out records
Nov 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Initial Inspection Conducted on November 5, 2024, and Are…Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the initial inspection conducted on November 5, 2024, and are subject to programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Supervisor Lisa Emery 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Insurance 8/1/25 Gas 8/29/24 Items discussed, but not limited to include the following: * total number of children for compensation. * Fingerprints. * Certificate Holder