Lincoln Learning Center - Phoenix AZ Child Care Center

303 EAST EVA STREET , PHOENIX AZ 85020
(602) 943-3731

About the Provider

Description: The mission of Lincoln Learning Center is to be a leader in providing quality child development services to the community in a nurturing, safe and healthy environment through the team effort of a well-trained, competent staff; to work collaboratively with other departments at Lincoln and other community human services agencies to meet the health care and social needs of children while promoting family well-being and self-sufficiency.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-1869
  • Capacity: 214
  • Age Range: Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations CACFP
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: {3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Infant Care, One-year-old Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care, Two-year-old Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 1999-07-21
  • 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-0135231 2025-07-15 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 07/15/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Submit the Plan of Corrections using the AZDHS Licensing Portal within ten (10) days from the date the Statement of Deficiencies is received. The Notice of Inspection Rights were provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation survey was emailed to the licensee at the time of the inspection. 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.
INSP-0119775 2025-04-04 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Complaint Investigation (Case 00125355) conducted on 04/04/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following staff-to-children ratios were observed: Infants: 2:9 Toddler one A: 2:8 Toddler one B: 2:8 Toddler two A: 2:9 Toddler two B: 2:11 Preschool A: 2:9 Preschool B: 2:15 Pre-K A: 2:16 Pre-K B: 2:13 The Department contacted the complainant on 04/03/2025 and 04/04/2025. The Director and 4 staff members were interviewed. Facility documentation reviewed: 1 staff file and 2 children's files Upon completion of the Complaint Investigation (Case 00125355), it was determined from the Director/4 staff member's interviews and the Compliance Officers' observations that the allegation was unable to be substantiated.
INSP-0115624 2025-04-01 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint Investigation (Case 00124876) conducted on 04/01/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The following staff-to-children ratios were observed: Infants: 3:9 Toddler one A: 2:9 Toddler one B: 1:6 Toddler two A: 2:13 Toddler two B: 2:11 Preschool A: 2:12 Preschool B: 2:16 Pre-K A: 2:19 Pre-K B: 2:15 The Department contacted the complainant on 04/01/2025. The Director and 3 staff members were interviewed. Video of the playground for 02/06/2025 viewed. Facility documentation reviewed: 3 written staff statements Incident reports dated 02/06/2025 Flash counts dated 02/06/2025 2 children files 3 staff files The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Upon completion of the Complaint Investigation (Case 00124876), it was determined from facility documentation, Director/staff statements, video footage, and the Compliance Officers' observations, that the allegation is substantiated.
INSP-0045581 2024-07-16 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Submit the Plan of Corrections using the AZDHS Licensing Portal within ten (10) days from the date the Statement of Deficiencies is received. The Empower Self-Evaluation survey was emailed to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Submit the following documents that were not provided at the time of the inspection: Current gas inspection The Compliance Officer is Tara Farrell.
INSP-0028425 2023-07-25 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 07/25/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections using the Licensing Portal within ten (10) days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. 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. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: The shelves in the Infant Room. The diaper pail in the Infant Room. The Compliance Officer it Tara Farrell

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