Little Red's 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.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 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Oct 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/20/2025, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed during the annual compliance inspection conducted on 10/20/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections through the Licensing Portal within 10 day of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Three of three staff/household member Fingerprint Clearance Cards reviewed were valid through the DPS website The following was discussed, but not limited to: *Emergency, Information, and Immunization R
Jul 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on 07.03.25, and Are Subject…Midyear
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Mid-Year inspection conducted on 07.03.25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Two of two staff fingerprint clearance cards were verified as valid through the DPS website. One of One resident fingerprint clearance cards was verified as valid through the DPS website. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discuss
Nov 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/07/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/07/2024 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 at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 staff/househol
Mar 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Mid-Year Inspection Was Conducted on 3/26/2024Midyear
A Mid-Year inspection was conducted on 3/26/2024. The following deficiencies were cited, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC 3 of 3 fingerprint cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website. Insurance expires 10/25/2024 Gas inspection conducted 3/7/2024 The following was discussed but not limited to: In-ground trampoline is not used for enrolled children, gate is locked during hours of operation.
Oct 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/19/2023 and Is Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiency was found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 10/19/2023 and is subject to change pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: David Ramos The Compliance Officer reviewed 2 staff files and 1 resident file. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of the 2 staff members and 1 resident were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey was not completed at the time of the inspection. Please su