Creative Center - Phoenix AZ Child Care Center

3020 EAST CACTUS ROAD , PHOENIX AZ 85032
(602) 992-3640

About the Provider

Description: Creative Center values all aspects of your child's development. They feature a core curriculum that embraces your child's intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth. They believe that each day is a special day, filled with potential for adventure and fun.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-6138
  • Capacity: 103
  • Age Range: 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: 1999-06-01
  • Current License Issue Date: 2025-06-01
  • 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-0167873 2026-02-06 Modification Complete
Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies during the Modification Inspection conducted on 2/06/2026. The purpose of the inspection was to increase the capacity of the Infant Room to 8. A full inspection was not conducted. The following was discussed, but not limited to: *The safe placement of cribs. *Crib sheets are tightly fitted to the mattress.
INSP-0164958 2026-01-06 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of this inspection was to conducted Complaint Investigations #00152887 and #00154395 on 1/06/2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The following ratios were observed: *Infants: 1:1 *One-Year-Olds: 1:3 *Three and Four-Year-Olds: 1:6 There were two staff interviewed as part of this investigation. The following documents were reviewed: *Rosters *Travel Permission Forms Upon completion of Complaints #00152887 and #00154395 it was determined from interview, the Compliance Officers’ observations, and facility documentation that two of four combined allegations were substantiated. Two of four combined allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed, and are subject to change pending programmatic review.
INSP-0159585 2025-09-12 Modification Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the modification inspection conducted on 9/12/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Please submit pictures and the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. **Please submit an updated copy of the C of O to the Department.
INSP-0157861 2025-08-14 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint # 140979 investigation conducted on 8/14/2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer contacted the Complainant via email. A full inspection was not conducted. The following room ratios were observed: One's/Two's/Three's/Four's: 2:11 Three staff members were interviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: Rosters and attendance records. Upon completion of the Complaint investigation, it was determined from observation and staff interview that 5 of 10 allegations were substantiated. The other 5 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following citations were observed.
INSP-0107974 2025-04-04 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 4/4/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search.
INSP-0043449 2024-05-02 Modification Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer #1: Archana Navin Compliance Officer #2: Brian Howell
INSP-0042965 2024-04-17 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 4/17/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey was completed online at the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer #1: Archana Navin Compliance Officer #2: Brian Howell

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