Little Saplings Montessori Inspired Preschool 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Cited During the Mid-Year Compliance Inspection Conducted on April 23, 2026Midyear
There were no deficiencies cited during the Mid-Year Compliance Inspection conducted on April 23, 2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Four of four fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer provided the Provider a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: *CPR training must include Infants
Nov 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on November 10,…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on November 10, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Four of four fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The Empower S
Jan 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection Conducted on January 28, 2025,…Initial Monitoring
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection conducted on January 28, 2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Four of four fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 11/01/25 Gas: 11/22/25 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Updated DES/DCS Background Check process
Nov 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Found at the Time of the Initial Inspection Conducted on 11/25/24Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiency was found at the time of the Initial Inspection conducted on 11/25/24, and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. Four fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 11/01/25 Gas: 11/22/25 Items discussed, but not limited to, were as follows: -Submit closure application for current license via the Online Portal -Verify existing Fingerpri