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Black Mountain Science Academy

8977 W Athens St, Peoria, AZ 85382
licensed capacity
70
a week, county median
$270
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About Black Mountain Science Academy

Black Mountain Science Academy is a licensed child care center in Peoria, Arizona. It is licensed by the state, for up to 70 children.

Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Licensed capacity
70 children

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Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Black Mountain Science Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Maricopa County has a median price of $270 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Maricopa County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$270
Home daycare$180

Toddler

Center$210
Home daycare$171

Preschool

Center$210
Home daycare$171

School age

Center$175
Home daycare$150

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Black Mountain Science Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
70 children
License number
#0020038CDCHU21215803
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 16, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Background checks 1

For comparison: 96% of Arizona daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 12.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Oct 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      AAC R9-5-203.D. D. A licensee shall ensure that each staff member submits to the licensee a copy of the staff member’s valid fingerprint clearance card each time the fingerprint clearance card is issued or renewed every six years.

      “Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that the fingerprint clearance card for Staff #1 (start date 09/06/2022) expired on 08/17/2024 and the renewed fingerprint clearance card was issued on 08/28/2024. The fingerprint clearance card was validated through the DPS website during the time of the inspection.”

Copied from Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Black Mountain Science Academy

Is Black Mountain Science Academy licensed?

Yes. Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Black Mountain Science Academy last inspected?

Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on October 16, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Black Mountain Science Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 96% of Arizona daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 12. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Black Mountain Science Academy care for?

70, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Black Mountain Science Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (623) 825-1576 to confirm.

How much does Black Mountain Science Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (623) 825-1576 to ask.

What is Black Mountain Science Academy's phone number?

(623) 825-1576.

Where is Black Mountain Science Academy?

8977 W Athens St, Peoria, AZ 85382. The nearest other daycare we list is K.C.E. Champions, L.L.C. At Explore Academy, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).