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Creative Minds Learning Academy / Rachel Washington
Laveen, AZ
· Maricopa County
S 55th Dr,
Laveen, AZ 85339
Quick Facts
Capacity
10 children
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
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Group Home
Active License
License Number
0020004CGHIC14395949
Licensed Since
2022
License Issued
Jul 18, 2026
Active Through
Jul 17, 2027
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
Empower Pack
District Office
ADHS Bureau of Child Care Licensing
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About the Provider
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.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0177739 | 2026-07-08 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 7/8/2026, 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 Provider at the time of the inspection. 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. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation link to the Provider. The following was discussed/ Technical Assistance given but not limited to: 1. Children's Record cards must be complete. 2. Medication forms. 3. Fire extinguisher documentation. 4. Staff must document times of arrival and times of departure. | |||
| 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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