Little Sunshine's Playhouse And 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.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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 148
- 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 12 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (11) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 12 Inspection Visits
Oct 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/30/2025 and Is Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiency was observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/30/2025 and is 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 Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights to the provider at the time of inspection. The Empower Self Assessment was emailed to the provider. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form w
Jun 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint #00134241 Investigation Conducted on 6/24/2025…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint #00134241 investigation conducted on 6/24/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights to the provider at the time of inspection. The following classroom ratios were observed: Four's - 1:14 Three's/Four's
Nov 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #00093038 Investigation Conducted on 11/26/24 and Are…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00093038 investigation conducted on 11/26/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell Compliance Officer # 2: Archana Navin The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 1:5 Infants 2:8 Ones: 2:13 Ones: 1:6 Twos: 2:14 Twos: 2:11 Twos: 1:
Nov 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/7/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/7/2024 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 to the director. The DES Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The
Sep 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #00090695 Investigation Conducted on 9/27/24 and Are…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00090695 investigation conducted on 9/27/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 1:5 Infants: 3:9 Ones: 2:10 Ones: 2:13 Twos: 1:8 Twos: 1:8 Threes: 1:13 Threes: 1:12 Fours: 1:14 Fiv
Aug 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation (Case# 87966) Conducted On…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint investigation (Case# 87966) conducted on 08/02/2024 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. The investigation was completed on 08/02/2024. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Celeste Angulo A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Complainant was contacted on 08/01/2024. A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. Ratios observed
Jul 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #00087190 and Complaint #00087151 Investigation…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint #00087190 and complaint #00087151 investigation conducted on 7/24/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full investigation was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Ratio’s observed were: Infants: 2:8: 2:5 1-year-old children: 2:10; 2:13 2-year-old children: 2:16; 1:8; 2:14 3-year-old children: 1:13
May 31, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation (Case# 84623) Conducted On…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint investigation (Case# 84623) conducted on 05/31/2024 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. The investigation was completed on 05/11/2024. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Stephanie Jake A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:5; 2:10 1's - 2:13; 1:6 2's
Nov 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/13/2023, Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 11/13/2023, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Stephanie Jake Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. 14 of 14 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey link was
Sep 8, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation (Case# 00063449) Conducted On…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint investigation (Case# 00063449) conducted on 09/08/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The investigation was completed on 9/08/2023. The Complainant was contacted on 09/08/2023. Compliance Officer (CO): Pat Morgan-Martinez A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies
Aug 30, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Amended: 09/12/2023 - 501.A.1 The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation…Complaint
Amended: 09/12/2023 - 501.A.1 The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint investigation (Case# 00062762) conducted on 08/30/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The investigation was completed on 08/30/2023. The Complainant was contacted on 08/22/2023. Compliance Officer (CO) #1: Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer (CO) #2: Fred Geyser A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Written Documentation of Corrections w
Jun 7, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #00057860 Investigation Conducted on 6/7/2023 and Are…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint #00057860 investigation conducted on 6/7/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The investigation was completed on 6/15/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:2 1-year-old children: 1:5 1- year-old children and 2-year-old children