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Southwest Head Start @ Papago School

2052 North 36th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008
licensed capacity
80
a week, county median
$270

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About Southwest Head Start @ Papago School

Southwest Head Start @ Papago School is a licensed child care center in Phoenix, Arizona. It is licensed by the state, for up to 80 children.

Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
80 children

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Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity80 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Southwest Head Start @ Papago School 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 Southwest Head Start @ Papago School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
80 children
License number
#CDC-4064
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 18, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • 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. Nov 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      AAC R9-5-501.B.9. B. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member: 9. Does the following when a parent permits or asks a staff member to apply personal products on an enrolled child, such as petroleum jelly, diaper rash ointments, sun screen or sun block preparations, toothpaste, and baby diapering preparations: a. Obtains the enrolled child’s personal products from the enrolled child’s parent or, if the licensee provides the personal products for use by the enrolled child, obtains written approval for use of the products from the enrolled child’s parent; b. Labels the personal products with the enrolled child’s name; and c. Keeps the personal products inaccessible to enrolled children;

      “Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, the following rooms had personal items that lacked the required labeling: *EHS 102 Room: 6 packet of wipes lacked a child's first and last name. *Previously cited 12/06/2024”
    • 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

      “Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, on the EHS Playground and the HS Playground, there was rough and peeling paint throughout the fences along the bottom bars. *Previously cites 12/06/2024”
  2. Dec 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      AAC R9-5-603.C. C. 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

      “Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, the fences surrounding the EHS Playground and the HS Playground had rough and peeling paint throughout the fences along the bottom bars.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      AAC R9-5-501.C.9. C. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member:9. Does the following when a parent permits or asks a staff member to apply personal products on an enrolled child, such as petroleum jelly, diaper rash ointments, sun screen or sun block preparations, toothpaste, and baby diapering preparations: a. Obtains the enrolled child’s personal products from the enrolled child’s parent or, if the licensee provides the personal products for use by the enrolled child, obtains written approval for use of the products from the enrolled child’s parent; b. Labels the personal products with the enrolled child’s name; and c. Keeps the personal products inaccessible to enrolled children;

      “Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer and the Bureau Chief's observations, the following rooms had personal items that lacked the required labeling: *EHS 101 Room: 3 packs of wipes lacked a child's last name. *EHS 102 Room: A diaper ointment lacked a child's last name.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      AAC R9-5-503.A.1. A. A licensee shall ensure that each diaper changing area required in R9-5-601(4) contains:1. A nonabsorbent, sanitizable diaper changing surface that is: a. Seamless and smooth, and b. Kept clear of items not required for diaper changing;

      “Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in the EHS 101 Room, there was an ice cream toy and Mandarin Oranges in the diaper changing sink and white boards placed on the diaper changing surface.”
  3. Mar 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      AAC R9-5-512.D. D. A licensee shall ensure that toilet bowls, lavatory fixtures, and floors in toilet rooms and kitchens are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain them in a clean and sanitized condition or at least once every 24 hours.

      “Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' and Designee's observations, the toilet room was not maintained in a clean condition. There was an excessive amount of toilet paper on the floor in room 101.”

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 Southwest Head Start @ Papago School

Is Southwest Head Start @ Papago School licensed?

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

When was Southwest Head Start @ Papago School last inspected?

Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on November 18, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Southwest Head Start @ Papago School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 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 Southwest Head Start @ Papago School care for?

80, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Southwest Head Start @ Papago School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (602) 275-6847 to confirm.

How much does Southwest Head Start @ Papago School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (602) 275-6847 to ask.

What is Southwest Head Start @ Papago School's phone number?

(602) 275-6847.

Where is Southwest Head Start @ Papago School?

2052 North 36th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008. The nearest other daycare we list is The Son's Children - 36th Street, 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).