Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
A Great Beginning, Inc.
Goodyear, AZ
· Maricopa County
13380 WEST VAN BUREN STREET,
Goodyear, AZ 85338
Quick Facts
Capacity
105 children
Age Range
Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
Type of Care
{3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, One-year-old Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care, Two-year-old Care}
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (623) 932-9940
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CDC-17384
License Issued
Aug 1, 2025
Expired
Jul 31, 2026
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
DES
District Office
ADHS Division of Licensing Services
Reviews
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About the Provider
A GREAT BEGINNING, INC. is a Child Care Center in GOODYEAR AZ, with a maximum capacity of 105 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0134714 | 2025-06-23 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiency was observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/23/2025 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 beginning of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Self-Evaluation invitation link and the Emergency Disaster Contact Form were sent to the provider. The DES Group Size requirements were observed to be compliant at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 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: *Continue to monitor the fall zones in the outdoor activity area *Lesson plans will be posted in each indoor activity area *Personal products will include the first and last name of the child *The Criminal History Affidavit is two pages | |||
| INSP-0045684 | 2024-07-08 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 07/08/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Correction will not be accepted at this time. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self Evaluation link was emailed to the Provider. The DES group size requirements were observed in compliance at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Oil Diffusers will be inaccessible to enrolled children *Stacked chairs can create a hazard when children are present *Attendance forms will have a time and signature for each arrival and departure The Compliance Officer is Heather Bauer. | |||
| INSP-0033307 | 2023-10-19 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation #00064020 on 10/19/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: 1-year-old children: 2:10 2-year-old children: 2:12 3-year-old children: 2:7 3/4-year-old children: 3:7 4/5-year-old children: 2:15 There were 2 staff interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Facility Director. The Compliance Officer #1 spoke to the complainant via telephone. Documentation observed were staff files, classroom rosters, and documentation of behavior (Think Sheets). Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00064020, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that 1 of 2 allegations was substantiated and 1 of 2 allegations lacked enough evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint Investigation 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 Compliance Officer #1 is Heather Bauer. The Compliance Officer #2 is Tricia Tartaglio. | |||
| INSP-0029447 | 2023-07-12 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/12/2023 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 away completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES group size requirements were observed in compliance at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Determine and adhere to the manufacturers recommended age range for the outdoor climber. *Post an evacuation map near the classroom's doors marked as fire exits. The Compliance Officer is Heather Bauer. | |||
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