Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Creative Center
Phoenix, AZ
· Maricopa County
3020 East Cactus Road,
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Quick Facts
Capacity
103 children
Age Range
Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
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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Contact Information
📞 (602) 992-3640
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CDC-6138
License Holder
GRUBENHOFF, INC.
Licensed Since
1999
License Issued
Jun 1, 2026
Active Through
May 31, 2027
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
CACFP
District Office
ADHS Division of Licensing Services
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About the Provider
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.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMon - Fri 6a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0171152 | 2026-04-01 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed during the annual compliance inspection conducted on 4/01/2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. Four of four Fingerprint Clearance Cards reviewed were valid through the DPS website. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. The following was discussed, but not limited to: *Staff files have all required information. *Personal products are labeled with the enrolled child's first and last name. *Menus remain up-to-date. *Infant feeding instructions are updated. *Main posting board is updated with all required information. *Facility premises are maintained free of hazards. *Travel Permission forms have a beginning and end date. *Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards have all required information. | |||
| INSP-0170699 | 2026-03-24 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of this inspection was to conduct Complaint Investigation #00162831 on 3/24/2026. A full inspection was not conducted. A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The following ratios were observed: *Infants: 1:3 *Ones/Twos: 1:4 *Threes - Fives: 1:4 Four staff members were interviewed as part of this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: *Rosters *Incident Reports Upon Completion of Complaint #00162831, it was determined from staff interview and facility documentation that three of six allegations were substantiated. Three of six allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed, subject to changes pending programmatic review: | |||
| 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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