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Childery

Little Stars DayCare

548 SOUTH SUNSET AVENUE, SOMERTON, AZ 85350Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:5Not Regulated
Toddlers1:6Not Regulated
Preschool1:15Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

6 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 6 Findings
Most recent: Jan 13, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
6 Important

Across 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 6 findings were critical.

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  1. Jan 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • There Were Zero Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 1/13/26, and Are…Compliance (Annual)

      There were zero deficiencies observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 1/13/26, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the group home with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. A full inspection was conducted at this time. 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Con

  2. Jun 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • There Were Zero Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on 6/4/25Midyear

      There were zero deficiencies found at the time of the mid-year inspection conducted on 6/4/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 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.

  3. Jan 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • There Were Zero Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 1/22/25Compliance (Annual)

      There were zero deficiencies found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 1/22/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer #1: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer #2: Laurie McKenna The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility. Insurance: expires 4/24/25 Items discussed, but not limited to, were: -Renewing li

  4. Aug 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • There Were Zero Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on 8/26/24Midyear

      There were zero deficiencies found at the time of the mid-year inspection conducted on 8/26/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer #1:Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer #2: Laurie McKenna 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Items discussed, but not limited to, were: -One staff member's fingerprint card will expire in Oct

  5. Feb 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 2/6/24, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 2/6/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer - Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer - Katie Corrow Insurance 4/4/24 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. The empower checklist was emailed. Items discussed, but not limited to include: documenting the amount of time it takes to evacuate the home during a

  6. Sep 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Mid Year Inspection Conducted on September 19, 2023, and Are…Midyear

      The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Mid Year inspection conducted on September 19, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not completed. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Katie Corrow 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Insurance 4/24/24 First Aid/CPR 8/25 Ratio 2:4 Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days

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