Little Star Child Care
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 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Feb 4, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on February 4, 2026, Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on February 4, 2026, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the Group Home with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of
Jul 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on 7/21/2025Midyear
The following deficiencies were observed during the mid-year inspection conducted on 7/21/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A complete inspection was not conducted at this time. One of two Fingerprint Cards were verified as valid via the DPS website. A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time.
Feb 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on February 7, 2025,…Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the annual compliance inspection conducted on February 7, 2025, subject to change pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Celeste Angulo Compliance Officer #2: Pat Morgan-Martinez 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed, but not limited to: **Keep all emergency exits clear **Keep documentation of the fire extinguisher's annual ins
Sep 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on September 11, 2024, and Are…Midyear
The following deficiencies were observed during the mid-year inspection conducted on September 11, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Stacy Marchelli Compliance Officer Supervisor: Peggy Kraus A complete inspection was not conducted at this time. Two fingerprint clearance cards were verified through the DPS website during the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing portal within ten days of receiving this
Mar 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 3/6/24, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 3/6/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer #2: Brenda Alubowicz 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey link was emailed to the facility. Insurance: 6/13/24 Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online port
Nov 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on 11/13/23Midyear
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the mid-year inspection conducted on 11/13/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer #1: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer #2: Brenda Alubowicz 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection.