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Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Center @ Carefree Inc

Phoenix, AZ · Maricopa County
2717 WEST CAREFREE HIGHWAY, Phoenix, AZ 85085
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Quick Facts

Capacity
251 children
Age Range
Infants - Private Kindergarden
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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Contact Information

📞 (623) 780-1786
2717 WEST CAREFREE HIGHWAY
Phoenix, AZ 85085
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CDC-13163
License Issued
Jul 1, 2025
Expired
Jun 30, 2026
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
DES
District Office
ADHS Division of Licensing Services

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About the Provider

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When you trust your child to the care of others, you need to know that this home away from home is the best you can provide. You need the peace of mind that comes from leaving your child in a clean, caring and educationally stimulating environment. And you need options that work with your schedule. That's why you will want to consider Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Centers for your child.

We believe that every child is a precious, God given being, with basic needs - social, physical, emotional, and intellectual. It is our purpose to meet these needs when your child is in our care. We strive to instill confidence, character, and good attitudes. It is our desire to teach children values and skills for living, such as how to make good choices, work independently, how to take responsibility, share, empathize, be honest, and respectful.

Additional Information:

*We provide Breakfast, Lunch, and Snacks throughout the day

*We provide Diapers, as well as help in the potty-training process

*Pay Only for the Time Your Child is in Our Care

*Structured, Stimulating Curriculum

*Computers and Dance Classes Offered

*Open Door Policy; Come in For a Tour TODAY, No Appointment Necessary!

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Mon-Fri

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection # Inspection Date Inspection Type Status
INSP-0132981 2025-06-05 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/5/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed, but is not limited to: *Ensure the paper towel dispenser in the 2's playground bathroom is maintained in a working condition, *Ensure sheets are removed when storing cots, *Ensure water is accessible to enrolled children at all times, *Ensure infant feeding instructions are complete with the times and frequencies of feedings, *Ensure the menu is specific, *Ensure 10-day training is done within 10 days of the staff's start date, *Ensure child admission and release forms are signed with the correct signature, *Ensure good faith references are completed before the staff's starting date of employment, *Ensure the first aid kit is complete with the required items, *Ensure immunizations are attached to all Emergency, information, Immunization Record cards. There were 8 staff files reviewed. 8 of the 8 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection.
INSP-0045009 2024-06-19 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 6/19/2024 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
INSP-0044549 2024-06-04 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Case #84961 complaint investigation conducted on 6/4/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Please submit the Plan of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The following room ratios were observed: Infant 1: 2:6 Infant 2: 2:11 Toddler 1: 2:13 (Age: 1-2 year old) Toddler 2: 1:8 (Age: 2 year old) Toddler 3: 2:11 (Age: 2 year old) Toddler 4: 2:15 (Age: 2 year old) Preschool 1 2:21 (Age: 3 year old) Preschool 2 1:13 (Age: 3 year old) PreK 1: 1: 13 (Age: 3-4 year old) PreK 2: 1:12 (Age: 4 year old) PreK3: 1:13 (4-5 Year old) School Age: 1:13 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation. There was 1 child file reviewed during this investigation. The Compliance Officer #1 contacted the complainant via telephone on 6/4/2024. Others Interviewed: Director, Assistant Director, and Staff #1. Documentation observed included: Children's Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record Cards, Staff #1's File, Staff #1 and Staff #2's Written Statements, Photographs, and Incident Reports. Upon completion of complaint investigation #84961, from observation, interview, and documentation, that 1 of 1 allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following items were discussed but, not limited to: *Abuse, neglect, and Mandated Reporting. Compliance Officer #1: Brian Howell Compliance Officer #2: Dawn Rathburn
INSP-0027753 2023-06-21 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 6/21/23 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell 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. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days

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