Little Owl's Daycare
1101 South 3rd Avenue, Yuma, AZ
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim itAbout
Y.E.S.D.#1 - OC Johnson Preschool is a licensed child care center in Yuma, Arizona. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children.
Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Y.E.S.D.#1 - OC Johnson Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Yuma County has a median price of $188 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 7 rules in all
For comparison: 96% of Arizona daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 12.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
AAC R9-5-512.B. B. A licensee shall maintain facility premises and furnishings: 1. In a clean condition, and 2. Free from odor.
“FINDINGS: The Compliance Officer 1 inspected the children’s restroom located in Classroom A5 and observed that the vents were covered in dust.”
AAC R9-5-603.C. C. Except as provided in subsection (D), a licensee shall ensure that an outdoor activity area:1. Is enclosed by a fence: a. A minimum of 4 feet high; b. Secured to the ground; and c. With either vertical or horizontal open spaces on the fence or gate that do not exceed 4.0 inches; 2. Is maintained free from hazards, such as exposed concrete footings and broken toys; and 3. Has gates that are kept closed while an enrolled child is in the outdoor activity area
“Findings include: Based on the Compliance Officer's and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, the following hazards were accessible to children on the playground: *Exposed concrete footings at the base of the shade posts; *Missing front slat on the white bench seat; *Chipped and splintering wood on the sandbox frame; *Exposed protruding screws from the back of the wooden kitchen set.”
AAC R9-5-512.B. B. A licensee shall maintain facility premises and furnishings:1. In a clean condition, and 2. Free from odor.
“Findings include: Based on the Compliance Officer's and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, there were multiple decorations and a cloth curtain hanging up in Room A5's restroom.”
AAC R9-5-501.A.12. A. A licensee shall ensure that: 12. The facility premises, including the buildings, are maintained free from hazards;
“Findings include: Based on the Compliance Officer's and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, electrical wires were accessible to children in Room E5, hanging in a loop under the television and hanging down the wall from the speaker box.”
AAC R9-5-605.B.5. B. A licensee shall ensure that: 5. Electrical extension cords are not used;
“Findings include: Based on the Compliance Officer's and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, an electrical extension cord was used in Room A5 from the outlet under the dry erase board, extending into the adjacent closet.”
AAC R9-5-512.D. D. A licensee shall ensure that toilet bowls, lavatory fixtures, and floors in toilet rooms and kitchens are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain them in a clean and sanitized condition or at least once every 24 hours.
“Findings include: Based on the Compliance Officer's and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, the caulking at the base of the toilet in Room A5's restroom was separating, causing the base of the toilet to be unsantitizable.”
AAC R9-5-509.C.18. C. A licensee shall ensure that:18. A staff member: a. Prepares a weekly menu at least one week in advance, b. Includes on the menu the specific foods to be served on each day, c. Dates each menu, d. Posts each menu at least one day before the first meal on the menu will be served, and e. Writes food substitutions on a posted menu no later than the morning of the day of meal service;
“Compliance Officer 1 observed that the menu listed yogurt and cereal and not the specific food items.”
Reviews
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
1101 South 3rd Avenue, Yuma, AZ
802 West 19th Street, Yuma, AZ
Yuma, AZ 85364 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
1098 South 5th Avenue, Yuma, AZ
1220 South 4th Avenue, Yuma, AZ
700 West 18th Street, Yuma, AZ
1341 West 5th Street, Yuma, AZ
833 South 2nd Avenue, Yuma, AZ
600 South 21st Avenue, Yuma, AZ
FAQ
Yes. Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 96% of Arizona daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 12. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
36, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Its hours are not listed. Call (928) 502-7900 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (928) 502-7900 to ask.
(928) 502-7900.
1201 West 12th Street, Yuma, AZ 85364. The nearest other daycare we list is Cornerstone Preschool, 0.5 miles away.