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Booker T Washington Child Development Center

804 North 18th Street, Phoenix, AZ 850063.9· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
50
a week, county median
$270

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About Booker T Washington Child Development Center

Booker T Washington Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Phoenix, Arizona. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children.

It describes its programs: head start and preschool.

Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Children ages 3-5
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesChildren ages 3-5
ProgramsHead Start and preschool
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Booker T Washington Child Development Center 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 Booker T Washington Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
50 children
License number
#CDC-12281
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Other rules 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. Aug 10, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      AAC R9-5-309.C. C. A licensee shall maintain on facility premises: 1. A current fire inspection report including documentation of any repairs or corrections required by the fire inspection report; and 2. If there are gas pipes that run from a gas meter to an appliance or location on the facility premises, a current gas inspection report including documentation of any repairs or corrections required by the gas inspection report.

      “Findings: Based on a review of facility documentation and the Compliance Officers' observation, the facility lacked a current violation free Gas inspection report. The report available showed leaks in pipes.”
    • Safety and hazards

      AAC R9-5-501.A.12. A. A licensee shall ensure that: 12. The facility premises, including the buildings, are maintained free from hazards;

      “Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, in the outdoor area, the water fountain was clogged and full of water and brown debris. *Previously cited: 9/2/25”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      AAC R9-5-603.D. D. A licensee shall ensure that the following is provided and maintained within the fall zones of swings and climbing equipment in an outdoor activity area: 1. A shock-absorbing unitary surfacing material manufactured for such use in outdoor activity areas; or 2. A minimum depth of 6 inches of a non-hazardous, resilient material such as fine loose sand or wood chips.

      “Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, the outdoor activity area lacked the following resilient surfacing: *4 of the required 6 inches of sand in the fall zones of the slide. *6 of the required 6 inches of sand in the fall zones of the swings. *6 of the required 6 inches of sand in the fall zones of the green balance beam.”
  2. Sep 2, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      AAC R9-5-501.A.12. A. A licensee shall ensure that: 12. The facility premises, including the buildings, are maintained free from hazards;

      “Findings: Based on the Compliance officer's observation, in the Outdoor area, the water fountain was clogged and full of water and debris. In the classroom bathroom, the faucet was loose and easily moved from side to side.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      AAC R9-5-603.B. B. Except as provided in subsection (D) a licensee shall ensure that an outdoor activity area: 1. Is enclosed by a fence: a. A minimum of 4 feet high; b. Secured to the ground; and c. With either vertical or horizontal open spaces on the fence or gate that do not exceed 4.0 inches; 2. Is maintained free from hazards, such as exposed concrete footings and broken toys; and 3. Has gates that are kept closed while an enrolled child is in the outdoor activity area

      “Finding: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in the outdoor area, there was a gap in the fence measuring 7" by 30" vertically.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      AAC R9-5-603.D. D. A licensee shall ensure that the following is provided and maintained within the fall zones of swings and climbing equipment in an outdoor activity area: 1. A shock-absorbing unitary surfacing material manufactured for such use in outdoor activity areas; or 2. A minimum depth of 6 inches of a non-hazardous, resilient material such as fine loose sand or wood chips.

      “Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, the Outdoor area lacked the following resilient surfacing. *1 of the required 6 inches of sand in the fall zones of the swings. *3 of the required 6 inches of sand in the fall zone of the slide on the climber. *4 of the required 6 inches of sand in the fall zone of the ladder on the climber.”
    • Safety and hazards

      AAC R9-5-309.C. C. A licensee shall maintain on facility premises: 1. A current fire inspection report including documentation of any repairs or corrections required by the fire inspection report; and 2. If there are gas pipes that run from a gas meter to an appliance or location on the facility premises, a current gas inspection report including documentation of any repairs or corrections required by the gas inspection report.

      “Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that the fire inspection conducted on 3/10/2025 had violations that were not corrected at the time of the inspection.”
  3. Sep 5, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      AAC R9-5-512.F. F. A licensee shall ensure that:1. Each toilet room in a facility contains, within easy reach of enrolled children: a. Mounted toilet tissue; and b. Except as provided in subsection (G): i. A sink with running water; ii. Soap contained in a dispenser; and iii. Disposable, single-use paper towels in a mounted dispenser, or a mechanical air hand dryer; 2. Staff members wash their hands with soap and running water after toileting; 3. An enrolled child’s hands are washed with soap and running water after toileting; 4. Except for a cup or receptacle used only for water, food waste is stored in a covered container and the container is clean and lined with a plastic bag; 5. Food waste and other refuse is removed from the facility building at least once every 24 hours or more often as necessary to maintain a clean condition and avoid odors; 6. A staff member or an enrolled child does not draw water for human consumption from a toilet room handwashing sink; 7. Toys, materials, and equipment are maintained in a clean condition; 8. Plumbing fixtures are maintained in a clean and working condition; and 9. Chipped or cracked sinks and toilets are replaced or repaired.

      “Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in the classroom bathroom, there was a loose faucet on the sink. In the outdoor activity area, the water fountain had green mineral build-up and rust.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      AAC R9-5-304.B. B. Except as required in A.R.S. § 36-3009, before an enrolled child receives child care services, a licensee shall require the enrolled child’s parent to complete a Department-provided Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card that is signed by the enrolled child’s parent containing: 1. The child’s name, home address, city, state, zip code, home telephone number, sex, and date of birth; 2. The date of the child’s enrollment; 3. The name, home address, city, state, zip code, and contact telephone number of each parent of the child; 4. The name and contact telephone number of at least two individuals authorized by the child’s parent to collect the child from the facility in case of emergency, or if the child’s parent cannot be contacted; 5. The name and contact telephone number of the child’s health care provider; 6. The written authorization for emergency medical care of the enrolled child when the parent cannot be contacted at the time of the emergency; 7. The name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child; 8. The written instructions of a child’s parent or health care provider for nutritional and dietary needs of the child including, if applicable, the request in R9-5-509(C)(9); and 9. A written record completed by the child’s parent or health care provider noting the child’s susceptibility to illness, physical conditions of which a staff member should be aware, and any individual requirements for health maintenance.

      “Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that 3 out of 10 enrolled children's Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards reviewed lacked the following information: Child #1: The name and contact number of the child's health care provider. Child #2 and Child #3: The date of enrollment.”
    • Other rules

      AAC R9-5-501.A.1. A. A licensee shall ensure that:1. In addition to complying with the requirements in this Chapter, the health, safety, or welfare of an enrolled child is not placed at risk of harm;

      “Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, the health, safety, and welfare of enrolled children were placed at risk of harm. In the classroom, an enrolled child was asleep with their face covered during nap time.”
    • Safety and hazards

      AAC R9-5-309.C. C. A licensee shall maintain on facility premises: 1. A current fire inspection report including documentation of any repairs or corrections required by the fire inspection report; and 2. If there are gas pipes that run from a gas meter to an appliance or location on the facility premises, a current gas inspection report including documentation of any repairs or corrections required by the gas inspection report.

      “Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that the Licensee lacked documentation of a current violation-free fire inspection as required. The fire inspection report reviewed expired on 5/2/2024.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      AAC R9-5-603.E. E. A licensee shall ensure that the following is provided and maintained within the fall zones of swings and climbing equipment in an outdoor activity area:1. A shock-absorbing unitary surfacing material manufactured for such use in outdoor activity areas; or 2. A minimum depth of 6 inches of a non-hazardous, resilient material such as fine loose sand or wood chips.

      “Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, the outdoor activity area lacked the following resilient surfacing: *3 of the required 6 inches of sand in the fall zone of the swings and the stairs to the climber. *4 of the required 6 inches of sand in the fall zone of the slide of the climber.”
    • Safety and hazards

      AAC R9-5-514. C. C. A licensee shall:1. Prepare and date a written fire and emergency plan that contains: a. The location of the first aid kit; b. The names of staff members who have the first aid training required by R9-5-403(E); c. The names of staff members who have the CPR training required by R9-5-403(E); d. The directions for: i. Initiating verbal notification of an enrolled child’s parent by telephone or other equally expeditious means within 30 minutes of a fire or emergency; and ii. Providing written notification to the enrolled child’s parent within 24 hours; and e. The facility’s street address and the emergency telephone numbers for the local fire department, police department, ambulance service, and poison control center; 2. Maintain the plan required in subsection (C)(1) in a location on facility premises that has an operable telephone service or two-way voice communication system that connects the facility with an individual who has direct access to an in-and-out operable telephone service; 3. Post the plan required in subsection (C)(1) in any indoor activity area that does not have an operable telephone service or two-way voice communication system that connects the indoor activity area with an individual who has direct access to an in-and-out operable telephone services; and 4. Update the plan in subsection (C)(1) every 12 months after the date of initial preparation of the plan or when any information changes.

      “Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, in the classroom, the main posting board laced a current Accident, Evacuation, and Emergency plan. The posted plan was dated 7/30/2023.”

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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Questions about Booker T Washington Child Development Center

Is Booker T Washington Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was Booker T Washington Child Development Center last inspected?

Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Booker T Washington Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 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 Booker T Washington Child Development Center care for?

50, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Booker T Washington Child Development Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (602) 252-4743 to confirm.

How much does Booker T Washington Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (602) 252-4743 to ask.

What is Booker T Washington Child Development Center's phone number?

(602) 252-4743.

Where is Booker T Washington Child Development Center?

804 North 18th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85006. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA at Edison, under 0.1 miles away.

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