Creo School - Gilbert AZ Child Care Center

1475 SOUTH HIGLEY ROAD , GILBERT AZ 85296
(480) 208-0256

About the Provider

Description: Creo School is a Montessori School Community committed to developing within the child a passion to learn through discovery in a secular, bilingual, and family centered learning community, based on the principles and philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. We encourage the self-development of each individual's natural potential by nurturing creativity, promoting forward thinking skills, and honoring personal integrity while supporting a global perspective.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-17654
  • Capacity: 347
  • Age Range: Ones; Twos; Three to Five;
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations Empower Pack
  • 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: 2016-07-11
  • Current License Issue Date: 2025-07-01
  • 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-0174510 2026-05-26 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The Annual Compliance Inspection was unable to be conducted on 05.26.26 due to facility closure.
INSP-0164957 2025-12-15 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint # 00153129 investigation on 12/15/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Ratios observed were: Infants:2:10 1-year-old /18-month-old children:2:10 and 2:9 18-month-old/3-year-old children:2:17 and 3:19 3/4-year-old children: 2:20 and 2:20 Due to the Complaint occurring during school hours and not during licensed hours. Documentation observed were: Rosters Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined that the Complaint occurred during school hours and not during licensed hours and was unable to be substantiated. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Ratio for floor bedding of 1:4 *All gates and passageways are unlocked and unobstructed
INSP-0132964 2025-06-04 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/4/2025 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. The Notice Of Inspection Rights was provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 9 of 9 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: *Weekly lesson plans *Infant feeding instructions *Floor beds are to remain in the resting area during operational hours *Playground gates are to be shut if enrolled children are present
INSP-0044520 2024-06-04 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed during the annual compliance inspection conducted on June 4, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Celeste Angulo Compliance Officer #2: Fred Geyser 10 of the 10 fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were verified through the DPS website during the inspection. A Plan of Corrections is due within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. A link to the Empower Survey was emailed to the facility director. The following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Criminal History Affidavit copy of list of crimes/answering all sections of questions *Verification of valid Fingerprint Clearance card before date of employment *Medication Authorization form end date
INSP-0028405 2023-06-09 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 06/09/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Correction is not being accepted at this time. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 6 of 6 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website on 06/09/2023. Discussed the following items during the Exit Interview: 1) Diaper surfacing smooth and seamless, 2) Personal products labeled correctly. Compliance Officer #1 is Frederick Geyser Compliance Officer #2 is Andrea Rach

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