The Little Paradise 1
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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Not Available
- 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 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Jan 30, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were Zero Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Monitor Inspection (Midyear) Conducted on 1/30/26, and Are…Monitoring
There were zero deficiencies found at the time of the Monitor Inspection (Midyear) conducted on 1/30/26, 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. Please complete the Plan of Correctio
Jan 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Found at the Time of the Attempted Mid-year Inspection Conducted on 1/23/26 and Is…Midyear
The following deficiency was found at the time of the attempted Mid-year Inspection conducted on 1/23/26 and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer was unable to conduct the inspection due to an unannounced closure of the facility. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies.
Aug 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were Zero Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 8/12/25, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
There were zero deficiencies observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/12/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. A full inspection was conducted at this time. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Conta
Mar 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were Zero Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Mid-year Inspection Conducted on 3/19/25Midyear
There were zero deficiencies found at the time of the mid-year inspection conducted on 3/19/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 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.
Sep 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 09/30/24, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 09/30/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer : Amanda Valenzuela Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Please submit photo of corrected deficiency. The
May 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were Zero Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Mid Year Inspection Conducted on May 30Midyear
There were zero deficiencies found at the time of the Mid Year inspection conducted on May 30, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Laurie McKenna 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Ratio 2:4 Insurance 6/28/24 Gas 8/17/23 First Aid/CPR 1/17/26 There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Mid Year ins
Oct 2, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on October 2, 2023 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on October 2, 2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer - Brenda Alubowicz 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Insurance 6/28/23 Gas 8/17/23 Auto Insurance 9/30/24 The empower checklist was emailed. Please complete the plan of correction via the online portal within 10 days.