Description: CREATIVE MINDS LEARNING ACADEMY / RACHEL WASHINGTON is a Child Care Group Home in Laveen AZ, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0165725 | 2026-01-07 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: No deficiencies were observed at the time of the Mid-Year inspection conducted on 1/7/2026. A full inspection was not conducted. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Provider at the time of the inspection. 2 of 2 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website search. | |||
| INSP-0135966 | 2025-07-11 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 7/11/2025. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Provider at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Complete signatures on children's sign in and out records. 2. Supervision of children when the splash pad is in use. | |||
| INSP-0051910 | 2025-01-13 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Mid-Year inspection conducted on 1/13/2025. A full inspection was not conducted. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Provider at the time of the inspection. 2 of 2 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website search. Compliance officer is Tricia Tartaglio | |||
| INSP-0045999 | 2024-07-15 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 7/15/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. The Compliance Officer reviewed 3 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. The gate in the outdoor activity area. 2. Stabilizing the Step 2 climber on the turf. Compliance Officer is Tricia Tartaglio | |||
| INSP-0036534 | 2024-01-09 | Midyear | Complete |
| Initial Comments: No deficiencies were observed at the time of the Mid-Year inspection conducted on 1/9/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. 2 of 2 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The following was discussed and not limited to: 1. Supervision and ratios (while preparing food and children are outside.) 2. Meal pattern requirements must be in compliance and children must be given those requirements for all snacks/meals. Compliance officer is Tricia Tartaglio | |||
| INSP-0029724 | 2023-07-17 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 7/17/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. *** Please submit pictures of the outdoor activity area when completed, and current tags for the fire extinguishers. The Compliance Officer reviewed 2 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Staff training hours in the staff file. 2. Electrical outlets must be covered. Compliance Officer is Tricia Tartaglio | |||
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