Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Creo School
Gilbert, AZ
· Maricopa County
1475 SOUTH HIGLEY ROAD,
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Quick Facts
Capacity
347 children
Age Range
Ones; Twos; Three to Five;
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
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CDC-17654
License Issued
Jul 1, 2025
Expired
Jun 30, 2026
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
Empower Pack
District Office
ADHS Division of Licensing Services
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About the Provider
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.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMon - Fri: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
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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