Greater Phoenix Urban League Head Start-cartwright - Phoenix AZ Child Care Center

5480 WEST CAMPBELL AVENUE , PHOENIX AZ 85031
(602) 276-9305

About the Provider

Description: The GPUL’s Head Start program is aimed at the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of Valley children from ages 3 through 5. The program is committed to enhancing the development of children, empowering families and strengthening communities.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-16733
  • Capacity: 185
  • Age Range: Three to Five;
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations CACFP
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: {3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, One-year-old Care, Two-year-old Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2013-08-23
  • Current License Issue Date: 2025-08-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2026-07-31
  • District Office: ADHS Division of Licensing Services
  • District Office Phone: (602) 364-2539 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection # Inspection Date Inspection Type Status
INSP-0173731 2026-05-11 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 05/11/2026, and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but not limited to: *The Emergency Record Cards will be complete and include an email address *Capacity will be posted in the indoor activity area *Personal products will include a first and last name *Written diaper changing procedure will be posted in each diaper changing area
INSP-0161154 2025-10-16 Modification Complete
Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed during the Modification Inspection conducted on 10/16/2025, and are subject to change pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Provider at the beginning of the inspection. A full inspection was not conducted. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but not limited to: *The water at the diaper handwashing sink will be maintained between 86-100 degrees *Paper towels will be maintained in the dispenser *The roster does not require an update when enrolled children visit the restroom *The roster does require an update when children move between Rooms 8 and 9
INSP-0131177 2025-05-12 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 05/12/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Facility. 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 emailed to the Provider. The Empower Self-Evaluation link was emailed to the Provider. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but not limited to: *Continue to monitor the playground to maintain 6” of loose sand in the fall zones. *The capacity will be posted in each indoor activity room *A Criminal History Affidavit will be completed each time the fingerprint clearance is renewed
INSP-0043884 2024-05-14 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 05/14/2024 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 emailed to the Provider. The Empower Self-Evaluation link was emailed to the Provider. The fingerprint clearance cards for 8 of 8 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Indoor activity areas will remain between 68-82 degrees Compliance Officer is Heather Bauer.

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