Little Wildkatz Learning Center
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 111
- 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
Mar 19, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 3/19/26 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 3/19/26 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. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluat
Mar 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 3/21/25, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 3/21/25, 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. The Empower Survey link was emailed to the facility. The DES group size was observed at the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of the
Aug 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #86224 on 8/12/24Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #86224 on 8/12/24. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer Supervisor: Lisa Emery Ratios observed were: 1 year olds to 5 year olds: 9 to 2 There were 4 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 3 children interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: classroom rosters. Upon completion of the
Mar 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on March 26, 2024,…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the annual Compliance Inspection conducted on March 26, 2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 04/01/24 Fire: 07/04/24 Gas: 03/06/25 Sanitation: 03/31/25 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Foreign
Jan 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00067630 on January 12 Through…Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00067630 on January 12 through February 06, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer: Ryan Mapes Compliance Officer Supervisor: Lisa Emery Ratios observed were: *2:8 Infants *1:6 Ones *1:8 Twos *1:8 Twos/Threes *2:10 Threes/Fours There was one fingerprint clearance card verified on the DPS website during the investigation. There were eight staff members interv
Jun 22, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint Investigations for Case #'S 00059913 and 00060156 Between June…Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct Complaint Investigations for Case #'s 00059913 and 00060156 between June 22 and July 12, 2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer 1: Ryan Mapes Compliance Officer 2: Cara DeLessio Ratios observed were: *1:3 Infants *1:4 Two's *1:7 Three's *1:11 Four's *1:11 Five/Older There were five fingerprint clearance cards verified on the DPS website during the investigation. There were ten staff members in