Young Scholar's Academy
1501 EAST VALENCIA, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86426Childery 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
- 31
- 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
Oct 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/15/2025 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 10/15/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officers 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; the Empower Program Assessment was emailed to the director.
Oct 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/18/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 10/18/2024 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: W. Manzelmann The Compliance Officer reviewed 3 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 3 staff were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the inspection. The following assessment was completed: The Empower Program Assessment was emailed to the director; the DES Group Size assessment
Oct 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 10/27/2023 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 10/27/2023 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 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 inspectio
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