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Havasu Preparatory Academy

3155 Maricopa Avenue, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
licensed capacity
45
a week, county median
$188
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About Havasu Preparatory Academy

Havasu Preparatory Academy is a licensed child care center in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children.

Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
45 children

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Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Havasu Preparatory Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Mohave County has a median price of $188 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Mohave County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$188
Home daycare$175

Toddler

Center$155
Home daycare$175

Preschool

Center$155
Home daycare$175

School age

Center$150
Home daycare$175

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 Havasu Preparatory Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
45 children
License number
#CDC-17118
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

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. Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 27, 2024Inspection1 rule 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: The Compliance Officer observed that there were metal concrete screws and peeling, splintering plywood at the base of a building skirting that was accessible to enrolled children on the fenced preschool playground.”

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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FAQ

Questions about Havasu Preparatory Academy

Is Havasu Preparatory Academy licensed?

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

When was Havasu Preparatory Academy last inspected?

Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Havasu Preparatory Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 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 Havasu Preparatory Academy care for?

45, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Havasu Preparatory Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (928) 854-4011 to confirm.

How much does Havasu Preparatory Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (928) 854-4011 to ask.

What is Havasu Preparatory Academy's phone number?

(928) 854-4011.

Where is Havasu Preparatory Academy?

3155 Maricopa Avenue, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406. The nearest other daycare we list is Oro Grande Classical Academy, 0.9 miles away.

Sources: Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).