Little Stars Day 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.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.3 / 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 3 (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 3 (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 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Mar 19, 20261 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on March 19Midyear
No deficiencies were found at the time of the Mid-Year Inspection conducted on March 19, 2026, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection.
Sep 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on September 23, 2025, and Is…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiency was found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on September 23, 2025, and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were three personnel files reviewed. All three of the fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Complete and submit a Plan of Corrections via the portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies.
Mar 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on March 10Midyear
No deficiencies were found at the time of the Mid-Year Inspection conducted on March 10, 2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Ratio: 1:1 Insurance: expires 10/23/2025 First Aid/CPR: February 2027
Sep 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on September 24, 2024, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiency was found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on September 24, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were three personnel files reviewed. All three of the fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Complete and submit a Plan of Corrections via the portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Items discussed, but not limited to: *
Mar 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Midyear Inspection Conducted on March 13Midyear
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Midyear inspection conducted on March 13, 2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Katie Corrow A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer 2 viewed the facility's inspection reports and noted that the expir
Oct 3, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on October 3Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on October 3, 2023, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna A full inspection was conducted at this time. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The link for the Empower Survey was emailed at the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer 2 viewed the group home's