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Childery

Creative Beginnings Learning Center

Data last updated · May 2026

Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 3 (out of 5) and NAC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Arizona's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Arizona caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:15. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 18 hours of annual training.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

State Quality Rating
Quality First Level 3 (Max 5) Learn more →
Accreditations
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
  • National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Accredited
  • National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
  • National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
Licensed capacity
212
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:5Not Regulated
Toddlers1:6Not Regulated
Preschool1:15Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

10 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 10 Findings
10 Important

Across 10 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (8), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 10 findings were critical.

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  1. Dec 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/10/2025Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were observed at the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/10/2025, 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. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1) Tummy time; and 2) New rules that are effective 8/3/2025. 5 of 5 fingerprint cle

  2. Apr 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct the Complaints #0125026, #0125028 and #0125111 Investigation on 4/2/2025Complaint

      The purpose of the inspection was to conduct the complaints #0125026, #0125028 and #0125111 investigation on 4/2/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: One year olds 2:10; Two year olds 2:14; Three -four year olds: 2:16 & 1:15 (Cited). There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. The

  3. Dec 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 12/18/2024, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/18/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker The Written Documentation of correction is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1) Tummy time rules were discussed with the infant room staff and with the Dir

  4. Sep 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint Investigation Conducted on 9/27/2024 for Case…Complaint

      The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint investigation conducted on 9/27/2024 for case #00090475 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 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. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:7 1-year-old children: 2:11 2-year-old children: 2:10 3-year-old children: 2:9 4-year-old/5-year-old childr

  5. Sep 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint #00089667 Investigation on 9/11/24Complaint

      The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00089667 investigation on 9/11/24. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Name of the Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker Due to enforcement status, the Licensee will be notified when the Written Documentation of Corrections is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:7; One year-olds: 2:11; Two & three-olds: 2:11 & 2:13; and Four year-olds: 1:3 & 3:16. There wer

  6. Jul 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint #00087155 on 7/23/24Complaint

      The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00087155 on 7/23/24. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Name of the Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker No deficiencies were cited at the time of the investigation. The following was discussed with the Director but not limited to: Mandated reporting training available for staff. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:8; One-year-old's: 2:13; Two-year-old's: 2:14; Three-year-old's: 1:12; Four-year-old's and ol

  7. Jan 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 1/3/2024 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 6 of 6 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower self-evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was completed at the time of the inspection. The following wa

  8. Nov 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation #00065667 on 11/27/2023Complaint

      The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation #00065667 on 11/27/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. Ratios observed were as follows: Infants 2:9 1's 2:10 2's 2:9 3's 2:8 4's 2:14 4's & 5's 1:16 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 10 medication authorization forms reviewed during this investigation. The written medication administ

  9. Nov 3, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation #64859 on 11/3/2023Complaint

      The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation #64859 on 11/3/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Plan of Corrections is not being accepted at this time. You will be notified when to submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal. Ratios observed were as follows: Infants 1:5 1's 2:6 2's 2:7 3's 1:3 & 2:10 4's 1:11 School age 2:22 There were 6 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 4 staff files revie

  10. Aug 9, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation #62338 on 8.9.2023Complaint

      The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation #62338 on 8.9.2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A Plan of Corrections is not being accepted at this time. Ratios observed were as follows: Infants 3:10 1's 3:14 1's & 2's 2:12 3's 2:11 4's 2:13 Pre-K 2:20 There were 7 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: The complainant.