Little Sunshines at Home Childcare
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 (6). None of the 6 findings were critical.
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Mar 11, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Midyear Compliance Inspection Conducted on 3/11/26 and Are…Midyear
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the midyear compliance inspection conducted on 3/11/26 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 2 of 2 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days The following item is due within 10 days of receiving this document: A copy of City of Phoenix permits for modification construction. Change of service application. BCCL staff e
Sep 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/12/25Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 9/12/25. 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search.
Apr 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Mid-year Compliance Inspection Conducted on 4/4/25 and Are…Midyear
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the mid-year compliance inspection conducted on 4/4/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted.
Sep 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/24/24 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 9/24/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell Compliance Officer # 2: Archana Navin 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days
Apr 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Mid-year Compliance Inspection Conducted on 4/2/24, Subject To…Midyear
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the mid-year compliance inspection conducted on 4/2/24, subject to change pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell Compliance Officer # 2: Archana Navin 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted.
Sep 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/28/23 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 9/28/23 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days