Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Upward For Children And Families
Phoenix, AZ
· Maricopa County
6306 North 7th Street,
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Quick Facts
Capacity
37 children
Age Range
Infant; 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, Two-year-old Care
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (602) 279-5801
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
0020398CDCSW46242046
License Holder
EASTERSEALS BLAKE FOUNDATION
Licensed Since
2025
License Issued
Jun 27, 2026
Active Through
Jun 26, 2027
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
DES
District Office
ADHS Division of Licensing Services
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About the Provider
Established in 1958 as Arizona Preschool, we became known as Upward Children and Families when we incorporated as a Private, Non-Profit Organization in 1969.
We are licensed and certified by the Arizona Departments of Education, Health Services, and Economic Security, and its Division of Developmental Disabilities.
We are licensed and certified by the Arizona Departments of Education, Health Services, and Economic Security, and its Division of Developmental Disabilities.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0181519 | 2026-08-26 | Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Monitoring inspection conducted on 8/26/2026 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. A focused inspection was conducted. The monitoring was to inspect the finalization of the two additional activity areas. All items discussed at the previous inspection have been implemented. | |||
| INSP-0179821 | 2026-08-05 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on 8/5/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A focused inspection was conducted. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The modification included the addition of two activity areas, the removal of six activity areas, and an update for one activity area. The sanitary units were reduced to four. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but not limited to: *Storage options *The required components for a hand-washing sink in the diaper changing area *Surge protector for refrigerator cord | |||
| INSP-0174740 | 2026-05-27 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed during the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 05/27/2026 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. 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 completed at the time of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation link to the Provider. The DES Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 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 not limited to: *Cleaning items inaccessible *Doctor note for meds - when not from pharmacy *Ensure infant feeding forms are current | |||
| INSP-0158175 | 2025-08-19 | Initial Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection conducted on 8/19/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper cop of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit a Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. 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 not limited to: *Ensure paper rosters match the iPads. *Outdoor gate latch | |||
| INSP-0134500 | 2025-06-19 | Compliance (Initial) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the Initial Inspection conducted on 6/19/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Services. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards of 16 of 16 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 not limited to: *Interview rights for staff and children *Non-staff adult supervision *Adequate staff for admin duties *Classroom Rosters *Child abuse and neglect- mandated reporter *Annual Staff training requirements *Field Trip procedures *Notify the Department of closure dates *Maintenance of the outdoor activity area *Blind cords on windows *Cleanliness of activity areas *Diaper changing tables next to sinks *Cords and wires are inaccessible to children *Food items are disposed of in a trash can with a lid *Ensure written Immunization records for enrolled children | |||
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