Creative Minds Learning Academy / Rachel Washington
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.4 / 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.3 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- 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 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Jan 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on 1/7/2026Midyear
No deficiencies were observed at the time of the Mid-Year inspection conducted on 1/7/2026. A full inspection was not conducted. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Provider at the time of the inspection. 2 of 2 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website search.
Jul 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/11/2025Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 7/11/2025. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Provider at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The followin
Jan 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on 1/13/2025Midyear
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Mid-Year inspection conducted on 1/13/2025. A full inspection was not conducted. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Provider at the time of the inspection. 2 of 2 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website search. Compliance officer is Tricia Tartaglio
Jul 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/15/2024, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 7/15/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. The Compliance Officer reviewed 3 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the i
Jan 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on 1/9/2024Midyear
No deficiencies were observed at the time of the Mid-Year inspection conducted on 1/9/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. 2 of 2 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The following was discussed and not limited to: 1. Supervision and ratios (while preparing food and children are outside.) 2. Meal pattern requirements must be in compliance and children must be given those requirements for
Jul 17, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 7/17/2023, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 7/17/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. *** Please submit pictures of the outdoor activity area when completed, and current tags for the fire extinguishers. The Compliance Officer reviewed 2 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 staff members were verified to be val