Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Homeward Bound Kids Corner
Phoenix, AZ
· Maricopa County
2302 West Colter Street,
Phoenix, AZ 85015
Quick Facts
Capacity
73 children
Age range (listing information)
Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five;
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Type of Care
Full-Day Care, Half-Day / Part-Day Care
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Free and funded programs
Early Head Start (free for eligible families)
Federal Head Start program data, as of Oct 2026.
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CDC-11703
License Holder
HOMEWARD BOUND
Licensed Since
2004
License Issued
Dec 1, 2025
Active Through
Nov 30, 2026
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
CACFP
District Office
ADHS Division of Licensing Services
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About the Provider
HOMEWARD BOUND KIDS CORNER is a Child Care Center in PHOENIX AZ, with a maximum capacity of 73 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; ; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
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Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0162267 | 2025-10-27 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the annual compliance inspection conducted on 10-27-2025, 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. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The DES group size checklist was completed at the time of the inspection. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: 1. Fingerprint clearance card renewals. 2. New rules discussion (effective: 08-03-2025). 3. Medication requirements. 4. Monitoring outdoor fencing. 5. Uncovered outlets. 6. Pathways to an exit door. 7. Specifics on the menu. 8. Monitoring floor coverings. 9. Posted infant feeding instructions. 10. Storage in toilet rooms. 11. Item(s) on the diaper changing table. 12. Indoor activity area temperature. | |||
| INSP-0049827 | 2024-10-30 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/30/2024 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 was complete at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was emailed 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: Ensure all screen time is on lesson plans, and Ensure staff watch the wooden items on the playground for splintering. Compliance Officer #1: Monika Jones Compliance Officer #2: Fred Geyser | |||
| INSP-0034223 | 2023-11-03 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 11/3/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. There were 4 staff files reviewed. 4 of the 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. The Empower Survey link was sent to the Director during the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0029560 | 2023-07-11 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint #00060624 investigation conducted on 7/11/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the written Documentation of Corrections via the portal within 10 business days. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members whose files were reviewed were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer #1: Gwen Shawley Compliance Officer #2: Fred Geyser Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:3 Ones: 2:4 Twos: 2:5 Threes/Fours: 2:4 Pre-K: 2:5 There were 2 staff members interviewed during the investigation. Others Interviewed: Complainant and the Director. The following documents were reviewed: Illness log, Rosters, and Staff files. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview, and documentation that 1 of 3 allegations was substantiated. | |||
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