Y.U.H.S.D. #70 Little Hawks Preschool at Gila Ridge High School
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Aug 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Was One Deficiency Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on August 21Compliance (Annual)
There was one deficiency found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on August 21, 2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. The Primary Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of C
Aug 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on August 27, 2024, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on August 27, 2024, and are 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. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Amanda Valenzuela Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies.
Nov 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 11/13/23 and Are…Initial Monitoring
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the initial monitoring inspection conducted on 11/13/23 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer #2: Brenda Alubowicz A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please complete the Plan of Correction via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies.
Sep 18, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Initial Inspection Conducted on September 18, 2023 and Are…Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Initial inspection conducted on September 18, 2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer 1: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer 2: Brenda Alubowicz 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Insurance 7/1/22 until canceled Fire 8/22/23 Gas 8/18/23 Sanitation expires 9/30/23 Items discussed, but not limited to include: Fire Drills, Children's Attendance Rec