Los Carritos 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 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (6) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Apr 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Found at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on April 13Midyear
The following deficiency was found at the time of the Mid-Year Inspection conducted on April 13, 2026, and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not 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. Complete and submit a Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. A copy of the Notice of I
Oct 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on October 16, 2025, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on October 16, 2025, 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. Complete and submit a Plan of Corrections via the portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Items discussed, but not limited to: * New D
Apr 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on April 25Midyear
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Mid-Year Inspection conducted on April 25, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not 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. Ratio: 10:2 Insurance: expires 08/12/2025 First Aid/CPR: expires 03/2027
Oct 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on October 17, 2024, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on October 17, 2024, 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. Complete and submit a Plan of Corrections via the portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Items discussed, but not limited to: * New D
Apr 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on April 3 2024, Subject to Changes…Midyear
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on April 3 2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Katie Corrow A full inspection was not 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. Compliance Officer 2 viewed the group home's Certificate of Liability Insurance and noted
Oct 18, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on October 18, 2023, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on October 18, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Katie Corrow 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. Please complete and return a Written Documentation of Corrections via the on
Jun 30, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Midyear Inspection Conducted on June 30Midyear
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Midyear inspection conducted on June 30, 2023, subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna A full inspection was not 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. Compliance Officer 1 viewed the group home's inspection reports and noted that the Certificate of Liability Insurance expires on