Southwest Creighton Head Start - Phoenix AZ Child Care Center

2802 EAST MCDOWELL ROAD , PHOENIX AZ 85008
(602) 244-9441

About the Provider

Description: SOUTHWEST CREIGHTON HEAD START is a Child Care Center in PHOENIX AZ, with a maximum capacity of 40 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Three to Five; . The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-4709
  • Capacity: 40
  • 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, Part Day Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2000-01-01
  • Current License Issue Date: 2026-01-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2026-12-31
  • 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-0172098 2026-04-15 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 4/15/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 4 of 4 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website search. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was completed at the time of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation link to the Provider. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. The room capacity must be posted in each activity area. 2. Dates of hire for staff.
INSP-0129733 2025-04-21 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 4/21/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please complete the Written Documentation of Corrections through the Licensing Portal within 10 days. 3 of 3 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website search. The Empower self-evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Plan Update Form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. The DES Group Size requirements were observed to be compliant at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Cleanliness of toilet room vents. 2. Peeling vinyl on classroom floor. 3. Record card being updated with the date of enrollment.
INSP-0042685 2024-04-26 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 4/26/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 3 of 3 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower self-evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was completed at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Enrollment and disenrollment policies. 2. Having a complete first aid kit. 3. Children's sign in and out records. 4. Posting the room capacity in each activity area. 5. Making sure toilet rooms are clean prior to children using them. Compliance Officer is Tricia Tartaglio
INSP-0042626 2024-04-09 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation 81662 on 4.9.2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. Ratios observed were as follows: 3 - 5's 2:11 & 2:7 There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: The complainant was attempted to be reached via telephone. Upon completion of Complaint investigation 81662 it was determined from the Compliance Officer's observations and interviews that the allegation was unsubstantiated. The allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer is Tricia Tartaglio

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