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Early Education Cooperative Preschool

5524 East Lafayette Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ 850185.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$430

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About Early Education Cooperative Preschool

Early Education Cooperative Preschool is a licensed child care center in Phoenix, Arizona. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with pre-k and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $430 to $730.

Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

Monday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsPre-K and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, Reggio Emilia
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 1961
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Early Education Cooperative Preschool lists monthly tuition from $430 to $730. 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).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Desert Doves, 10 monthly payments$430
Hummingbirds, ten monthly payments$570
Owls PreK, ten monthly payments$730
Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Desert Doves (Turning 2 by September 1), Tuesday/Thursday, Annual$4,300
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Early Education Cooperative Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
45 children
License number
#0020293CDCJD20399481
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2025: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • 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. Aug 20, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      AAC R9-5-516.B.3. B. If prescription or nonprescription medications are administered, a licensee shall ensure that: 3. A facility director, or a staff member designated in writing by the facility director, does not administer a medication to an enrolled child unless the facility receives written authorization signed by the enrolled child’s parent or health care provider that includes the: a. Name of the enrolled child; b. Type of the medication; c. Prescription number, if any; d. Instructions for administration specifying the: i. Dosage and route of administration; ii. If indicated, starting and ending dates of the dosage period; and iii. Times and frequency of administration; e. Reason for the medication; and f. Date of authorization; and

      “Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, the medication authorization forms for enrolled children lacked documentation of the following: Child #1: An end date. The times and frequency of administration. Child #2: A start and end date. A prescription number. The times and frequency of administration.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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 an Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record that is no more than a two-page written notice, and is signed by the enrolled child’s parent containing: 1. The child’s name, home address, sex, and date of birth; 2. The date of the child’s enrollment; 3. The name, home address, email address, and 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 the nutritional and dietary needs of the child including, if applicable, the request in R9-5-509(C)(14); 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 6 out of 20 enrolled children's Emergency, Information and Immunization Record cards reviewed lacked the following required information: Child #1,#2,#3,#4, and #5: An emergency contact. Child #6:The name, home address, city, state, zip code, and contact telephone number of each parent of the child.”
    • Safety and hazards

      AAC R9-5-605.B.9. B. A licensee shall ensure that: 9. Fans are mounted and inaccessible to an enrolled child;

      “Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in the Desert Doves classroom, there was a fan located on a low cart accessible to enrolled children.”
  2. Oct 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      AAC R9-5-301.F. F. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member submits, on or before the starting date of employment or volunteer services, one of the following as evidence of freedom from infectious active tuberculosis: 1. Documentation of a negative Mantoux skin test or other tuberculosis screening test recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, administered within 12 months before the starting date of employment or volunteer service, that includes the date and the type of tuberculosis screening test; or 2. If the staff member has had a positive Mantoux skin test or other tuberculosis screening test, a written statement that the staff member is free from infectious active tuberculosis that is signed and dated by a health care provider within six months before the starting date of employment or volunteer service.

      “Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2's observation, it was determined that Staff #1 and #3 lacked documentation of a Mantoux skin test.”
    • Background checks

      AAC R9-5-203.E. E. If a staff member possesses a fingerprint clearance card that was issued before the staff member became a staff member at the facility, a licensee shall:1. Contact the Department of Public Safety before the individual becomes a staff member to determine whether the fingerprint clearance card is valid; and 2. Document this determination, including the name of the staff member, the date of contact with the Department of Public Safety, and whether the fingerprint clearance card is valid.

      “Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2’s observation, it was determined that the files for Staff #1 and #2 lacked contact with the Department of Public Safety to verify the validity of fingerprint clearance cards. The fingerprint card was validated during the time of inspection through the Department of Public Safety by BCCL staff.”
  3. Aug 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 Early Education Cooperative Preschool

Is Early Education Cooperative Preschool licensed?

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

When was Early Education Cooperative Preschool last inspected?

Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Early Education Cooperative Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 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 Early Education Cooperative Preschool care for?

45, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Early Education Cooperative Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Early Education Cooperative Preschool cost?

Monthly tuition from $430 to $730, as it lists it.

What is Early Education Cooperative Preschool's phone number?

(602) 314-6099.

Where is Early Education Cooperative Preschool?

5524 East Lafayette Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ 85018. The nearest other daycare we list is Prince Of Peace Preschool, 0.3 miles away.

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