Discovery Learning Center And Child Care
1895 LAKESIDE DRIVE, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442Childery Rating: 5/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Arizona's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Arizona caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:15. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 18 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 45
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 Not Regulated Preschool 1:15 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 11, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 3/11/2026Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiency was observed at the Compliance Inspection conducted on 3/11/2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Surveyor obser
Apr 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Case # 0126132 Investigation Conducted on 4/10/2025 and Are…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of case # 0126132 investigation conducted on 4/10/2025 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed: 1's and 2's: 2:10 3-5: 2:19 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation There was one staff file reviewed during this investigation There was one child's file reviewed during this investigation The c
Mar 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 3/14/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 3/14/2025 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The following assessment were completed: DES group size evaluation and the Empower Program Assessment was emailed to the director. The following was discussed: ensuring fingerprint clearance cards
May 31, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 5/31/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 5/31/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS website within 10 days. Compliance Officer: W. Manzelmann The Compliance Officer reviewed 4 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The following assessments were completed
Jun 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 6/5/2023 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 6/5/2023 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. The Written Documentation of Corrections are due within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Compliance Officer ( C O ) - W. Manzelmann The C O reviewed 3 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards of 3 of 3 staff members were verified to be valid through DPS website at the time of the inspection. The following asse
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