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Greater Phoenix Urban League Head Start - Cartwright

5480 West Campbell Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85031
licensed capacity
185
a week, county median
$270
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About Greater Phoenix Urban League Head Start - Cartwright

Greater Phoenix Urban League Head Start - Cartwright is a licensed child care center in Phoenix, Arizona. It is licensed by the state, for up to 185 children.

Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
185 children

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Licensed capacity185 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Greater Phoenix Urban League Head Start - Cartwright 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 Greater Phoenix Urban League Head Start - Cartwright

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
185 children
License number
#CDC-16733
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2

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. May 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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, on the playground, there was a 18 x 21 inch tear in the resilient surface located at the bottom of the green slide. *Previously cited: 5/14/2024”
  4. May 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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, on the South Playground, there was a 12x9 inch tear in the resilient surface located at the base of the green slide.”

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 Greater Phoenix Urban League Head Start - Cartwright

Is Greater Phoenix Urban League Head Start - Cartwright licensed?

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

When was Greater Phoenix Urban League Head Start - Cartwright last inspected?

Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on May 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Greater Phoenix Urban League Head Start - Cartwright had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 4 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 Greater Phoenix Urban League Head Start - Cartwright care for?

185, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Greater Phoenix Urban League Head Start - Cartwright's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (602) 276-9305 to confirm.

How much does Greater Phoenix Urban League Head Start - Cartwright cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (602) 276-9305 to ask.

What is Greater Phoenix Urban League Head Start - Cartwright's phone number?

(602) 276-9305.

Where is Greater Phoenix Urban League Head Start - Cartwright?

5480 West Campbell Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85031. The nearest other daycare we list is C.E.S.D.#83 - Cartwright Early Childhood Center, 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).