Creative Minds Childcare
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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 10
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on February 20, 2026, and Is…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiency was found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on February 20, 2026, and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the Group Home with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete th
Sep 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Midyear Inspection Conducted on September 4Midyear
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Midyear Inspection conducted on September 4, 2025, subject to change 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. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Two vehicles were inspected and approved f
Mar 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on March 6Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on March 6, 2025, and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The link for the Empower Survey was emailed to the Provider following the inspection. Certificate of Liability Insurance: expires on 3/4/26 Gas: inspection conducted on 1/28/25 Items discussed, but n
May 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Monitor to the Initial Inspection Conducted on May 7, 2024,…Initial Monitoring
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Monitor to the Initial inspection conducted on May 7, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Christine Fiore A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete and return a Written Documentation of Corr
Mar 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Initial Licensing Inspection Conducted on March 13, 2024 And…Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Initial Licensing Inspection conducted on March 13, 2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer Supervisor: Lisa Emery Three of three fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid via 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 Deficien