Little World Childcare & Preschool, LLC
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
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 68
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:6 Not Regulated Preschool 1:15 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
May 11, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on May 11, 2026, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on May 11, 2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 day
Jun 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on June 11, 2025, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on June 11, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 da
Mar 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Found at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on March 19, 2025, and Are…Monitoring
The following deficiency was found at the time of the Monitoring inspection conducted on March 19, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Certificate of Liability Insurance: expires on 12/19/25 State Fire Marshal: 6/
Aug 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Unable to Complete the Initial Monitor Inspection on August 21, 2024Initial Monitoring
Unable to complete the Initial Monitor inspection on August 21, 2024. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie Mckenna Compliance Officer 2: Katie Corrow Upon arrival to the facility, it was observed by both Compliance Officers that the front windows and entrance to the facility were covered with metal barriers. Compliance Officer 1 contacted the facility's Designated Person and Owner by phone from the facility parking lot. The Owner reported that they had not yet been able to open the facility
Jun 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Initial Inspection Conducted on June 21Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Initial inspection conducted on June 21, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Seven of seven fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer Supervisor: Lisa Emery Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies.