Creative Beginnings Preschool
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 5 (out of 5). 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 5 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not 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
- 52
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 Not Regulated Preschool 1:15 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 8 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (7) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
May 4, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on May 4, 2026, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on May 4, 2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days
Oct 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Modification Inspection Conducted on Ocotober 16, 2025, Subject To…Modification
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Modification Inspection conducted on Ocotober 16, 2025, subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The facility's infant classroom was insp
Aug 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00142509 on August 27, 2025Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for case #00142509 on August 27, 2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Staff : Children Two Year Olds: 1 : 8 Preschool: 1 : 10 School Age: 1 : 13 There were 3 staff members interviewed during this investig
Jul 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00135044 on July 14, 2025Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for case #00135044 on July 14, 2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Staff : Children Toddlers: 2 : 9 Preschool: 1 : 11 School Age: 1 : 8 There were four staff members interviewed during this investigation. There we
Jun 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on June 11, 2025, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on June 11, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The DES group size was observed to be compliant at the time of the inspection.
Jul 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00087160 on July 17, 2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #00087160 on July 17, 2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Brenda Alubowicz 1 of 1 fingerprint clearance card was verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Staff : Children One Year old classroom: 1 : 4 Two Year old classr
Jun 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on June 18, 2024, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on June 18, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Katie Corrow Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The
Jun 23, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 6/23/23, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 6/23/23, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Amanda Valenzuela 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Survey was completed at the time of th