Little Wranglers Daycare
9445 SOUTH LEON RANCH ROAD, VAIL, AZ 85641Childery Rating: 5/5
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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 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Mar 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on March 12Midyear
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the mid-year inspection conducted on March 12, 2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. There were four fingerprint clearance cards that were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection.
Sep 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on September 16, 2025, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on September 16, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Four of four clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Items discussed, but not limited to: * New DCS procedure.
Mar 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on March 17Midyear
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the mid-year inspection conducted on March 17, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. There were three fingerprint clearance cards that were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Ratio: 2:7 Insurance: expires 08/23/2025
Sep 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on September 17, 2024, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on September 17, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Four of four clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Gas Inspection: 08/23/24 Liability Insurance: expires 08/23/25 Compliance Officer 1: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer 2: Ryan Mapes
Mar 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00081242 on March 26, 2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00081242 on March 26, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: in compliance at time of investigation. There were four staff members interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: complainant Documentation observed was: text message between parent and provider. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, intervi
Mar 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on March 5Midyear
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the mid-year inspection conducted on March 5, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. There were two fingerprint clearance cards that were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer 1: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer 2: Ryan Mapes
Sep 21, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on September 21, 2023, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on September 21, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were two personnel files reviewed. Both of the fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Items discussed, but not limited to: * Fire drills in PM Gas Inspection: 08/25/23 Liability Insurance: expires 08/23/24 Compliance Officer 1: Christine Fiore Co
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