Los Ninos Del Valle Preschool & Child Care Center
780 S PARK CENTRE AVE, GREEN VALLEY, AZ 85614Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 112
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Sep 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on September 08, 2025,…Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on September 08, 2025, 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 at the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation
Sep 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00090095 on September 18, 2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00090095 on September 18, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: *2:7 Ones/Two's *2:9 Twos/Threes *1:8 Threes *1:4 Threes *1:10 Fours There were four fingerprint clearance cards verified on the DPS website during the investigation. There were six staff members interviewed onsite during the complaint investigation. Documentation observed included four staff
Sep 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on September 11, 2024,…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on September 11, 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: 01/01/25 Fire: 07/24/25 Gas: 08/22/25 Sanitation: 08/31/25 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Revi
Aug 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00086347 on August 13, 2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00086347 on August 13, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer 1: Ryan Mapes Compliance Officer 2: Amanda Valenzuela Ratios observed were: *2:7 Ones *2:8 Twos *1:5 Threes *1:10 Fours *1:7 Three/Fours There were two fingerprint clearance cards verified on the DPS website during the investigation. There were six staff members interviewed onsite during the com
Sep 14, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/14/23, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 9/14/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Amanda Valenzuela 2 of 2 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. The Empower Survey was emailed to the Director at
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