Havasu Preparatory Academy
3155 MARICOPA AVENUE, LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ 86406Childery 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/10/2025 and Is Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 9/10/2025 and is subject to change pending programmatic approval. The Compliance Officer reviewed 3 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The following assessments were completed: DES Group Size Assessment, the Empower Program Assessment was emailed to the director.
Sep 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance and Service Change Inspection Conducted On…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance and service change inspection conducted on 9/27/2024 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. Submit the plan of correction via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the statement of deficiencies. Compliance Officer: W. Manzelmann The Compliance Officer reviewed 3 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the
Oct 2, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/2/2023 and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 10/2/2023 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: W. Manzelmann The Compliance Officer reviewed 2 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The following assessments were completed: The Empower Program Assessment was emailed to the director.
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