Small People Preschool
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 185
- 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (7). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint #00163832 Investigation and Conduct an Annual Compliance…Complaint Compliance (Annual)
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint #00163832 investigation and conduct an Annual Compliance inspection on 4/07/2026. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. The Notice of Inspection Rights was provided to the Licensee at the time of the Inspection
Apr 10, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 4/10/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 4/10/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Notice Of Inspection Rights was provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on 4/10/2025 and Are Subject…Modification
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 4/10/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Added room 9 and changed school-age to room 10 A full inspection was not conducted at this time.
Jun 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Case #84597 Conducted on 6/18/2024 and Are Subject to Changes…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Case #84597 conducted on 6/18/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1 attempted to contact the Complainant via phone and email on 6/17/2024. The Complainant was contacted via email on 6/21/2024. A full inspection was not conducted. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The following room ratios were observed:
Apr 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 4/17/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 4/17/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 staff members were v
Mar 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed During the Modification Inspection Conducted on 3/18/2024Modification
There were no deficiencies observed during the Modification Inspection conducted on 3/18/2024, and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer: Elizabeth Enriquez
Jun 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 6/27/2023 And…Initial Monitoring
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection conducted on 6/27/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Outlet covers in every outlet Compliance Officer #1: Elizabeth Enriquez Compliance Officer #2: Stacy Marchelli