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L.H.U.S.D.#1 - Developmental Preschool

2395 SMOKETREE AVENUE, LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ 86403Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 3 (out of 5). 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.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

State Quality Rating
Quality First Level 3 (Max 5) Learn more →
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
Preschool
Licensed capacity
72
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:15Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 3 Findings
Most recent: Sep 10, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
3 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.

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  1. Sep 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/10/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 9/10/2025 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. Submit the plan of corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the statement of deficiencies. The Compliance Officer reviewed 5 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 staff were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The following assessment was conducted: the Empow

  2. Sep 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiency Was Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 9/27/2024 and Is Subject To…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiency was observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 9/27/2024 and is 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. An inspection could not be conducted since the school and playground is undergoing construction and classrooms, playgrounds, and plumbing are being remodeled. A complete inspection will be completed when construction is completed.

  3. Oct 2, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/2/2023 and Are…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 10/2/2023 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: 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 f

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