Child Care Center
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The Discovery Connection
Clarkdale, AZ
· Yavapai County
1615 North Main Street,
Clarkdale, AZ 86324
Quick Facts
Capacity
43 children
Age Range
Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
Type of Care
3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CDC-10530
License Holder
BUENA VISTA CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Licensed Since
2003
License Issued
Jun 1, 2026
Active Through
May 31, 2027
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
DES
District Office
ADHS Division of Licensing Services
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About the Provider
Buena Vista Children’s Services is a community based nonprofit organization that designs, develops and implements model programs for children. Programs address emerging needs in the areas of child care, education, parenting, special needs, resource and referral. Buena Vista Children's Services fosters innovative programs and leadership to enhance the quality of life for children in Yavapai, Navajo and Apache Counties.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours7:45 am - 5:30 pm, M-F
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0178452 | 2026-07-29 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the annual inspection conducted on 7/29/2026, and are subject to change 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 during the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed during the inspection. The DES group size checklist was compliant at the time of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. **The Provider will submit a new Initial Application to license the correct address. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified as valid via the DPS website during the inspection. The following was discussed, but not limited to: *Ensure the van used to transport enrolled children is cleaned regularly to rid of debris and trash. *Ensure the dated weekly lesson plan is posted. *Ensure the first aid kit has all required items. *Ensure a separate copy of Emergency, Information, and Immunization records are kept on site for easy accessibility. *Ensure the facility has a valid sanitation permit accessible to be viewed. | |||
| INSP-0147282 | 2025-08-06 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 8-6-2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 5 of 5 fingerprint cards were verified to be valid via the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey was not completed at the time of the inspection. The DES group size checklist was not completed at the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0047237 | 2024-08-20 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 8-20-2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. State Compliance Officer 1: Joel Guerrero A full inspection was conducted at this time. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 5 of 5 fingerprint cards were verified to be valid via the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey was completed after the time of the inspection. The DES group size checklist was not completed at the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0044550 | 2024-06-03 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Modification inspection conducted on 6-3-2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. State Compliance Officer 1: Joel Guerrero State Compliance Officer 2: Jamie Anderson A full inspection was not conducted at this time. 0 of 0 fingerprint cards were verified to be valid via the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey was not completed at the time of the inspection. The DES group size checklist was not completed at the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0031355 | 2023-08-21 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 8/21/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. 3 of 3 fingerprint cards were verified to be valid via the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey was completed at the time of the inspection. | |||
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