Mi Casita Child Care,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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- 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 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Mar 30, 20261 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on March 30Midyear
No deficiencies were found at the time of the Mid-year Inspection conducted on March 30, 2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the Group Home with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection.
Oct 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/6/25, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/6/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the Licensing Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Survey was emailed to the f
Mar 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Mid Year Inspection Was Conducted on 3/27/2025Midyear
A Mid Year inspection was conducted on 3/27/2025. No deficiencies were cited. A full inspection was not conducted. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid. The insurance expires on 6/20/25 The fire inspection expires on 10/10/25 The gas inspection expires on 10/16/25 Ratios 2:4
Oct 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/9/24, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 10/9/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer Laurie McKenna Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Insurance 6/20/25 Gas expired - please send a current inspection upon receipt Items discussed but not limited to include: any resident turning 18 must apply for a fingerpr
Dec 4, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection Conducted on December 4, 2023, And…Initial Monitoring
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the initial monitoring inspection conducted on December 4, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. There were three personnel file reviewed. All three of the fingerprint clearance card were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer 1: Christine Fiore Compliance Officer 2: Amanda Valenzuela
Oct 11, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Initial Inspection Conducted on October 11, 2023, and Are…Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the initial inspection conducted on October 11, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Three personnel files were reviewed. All three of the 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. Licensure is pending upon receipt an