Pequenas Manitas/ Luisa F. Grijalva
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.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
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Dec 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on December 02Midyear
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Mid-Year Inspection conducted on December 02, 2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Ratio: 2:3 Insurance: 08/01/26 CPR/First Aid: 10/27 Fingerprint Cards: 3 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Updated DES/DCS Background Check process -
Jun 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Found at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 06/03/25, and Is…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiency was found at the time of the annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 06/03/25, and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. 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: 08/01/25 Items discussed, but not limited to, were as follows: -Updated DCS Background Check process -Provider FPC renewal due November, 2025 -Diaper changin
Mar 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #122133 Between March 20 and March 27,…Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #122133 between March 20 and March 27, 2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratio observed: *1:3 There was one staff member interviewed onsite, and one staff member interviewed via phone, during the complaint investigation. The Compliance Officer contacted the original Complainant via phone in an attempt to gather additional information, but was unable to reach them. Documentation obs
Aug 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Mid-Year Inspection Was Not Able to Be Conducted on 08/21/2024 Due to the Provider Not Being Home at the Time That…Initial Monitoring
The Mid-Year inspection was not able to be conducted on 08/21/2024 due to the Provider not being home at the time that the Compliance Officers were onsite. There was no answer at the front door, and no sign of children being onsite when the Compliance Officers arrived at 11:11 AM on 08/21/24. Compliance Officer 1 also attempted to call the Provider twice via phone while onsite, but were unsuccessful reaching her. The Plan of Correction was not accepted at the time of the inspection. P
Jun 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Initial Inspection Conducted on 06/07/24, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Initial Inspection conducted on 06/07/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: TBD, please send current Certificate of Liability upon receipt. Items discussed, but not limited to, were as follows: -Detail of foods served on menu, must be dated weekl