New Horizon Little Learners
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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 133
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Complaint # 155707 Investigation Conducted on 1/23/2026, Subject…Complaint
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Complaint # 155707 investigation conducted on 1/23/2026, subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer spoke with the Complainant on 1/23/2026. A full inspection was not conducted. The following room ratios were observed: Infants: 1:3 One's: 2:10; 1:6 Two's: 2:7 Three's: 1:10 Four's: 1:5 Three staff members were interviewed during this investigation. 1 staff file was reviewed at the time of the inspe
Nov 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/5/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 11/5/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search.
Jan 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 1/8/2025 and Are…Initial Monitoring
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Monitoring inspection conducted on 1/8/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. Compliance Officer #1: Archana Navin Compliance Officer #2: Brian Howell
Nov 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Initial Compliance Inspection Conducted on 11/7/2024, And…Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Compliance inspection conducted on 11/7/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer is Archana Navin Compliance Officer Supervisor is Peggy Kraus Seventeen staff files were reviewed, and the fingerprint clearance cards for all files were verified as valid through the DPS website. Please submit the Plan of Corrections through the portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of