Busy Bee Learning Center
8665 East Florentine, Prescott Valley, AZ
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Upside Preschool is a licensed child care center in Prescott Valley, Arizona. It is licensed by the state, for up to 218 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $186 to $587.
Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | 2yr - PreK; K - 5th Grade |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care and preschool |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian (following Jesus)) |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Licensed capacity | 218 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Upside Preschool lists monthly tuition from $186 to $587. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Yavapai County has a median price of $225 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 Year and/or Toilet Training, Tuesday/Thursday (ACH/Check/Cash) | $466 |
| 2 Year and/or Toilet Training, Tuesday/Thursday (Credit/Debit Card) | $480 |
| 3 Year Old, Tuesday/Thursday (ACH/Check/Cash) | $388 |
| 3 Year Old, Tuesday/Thursday (Credit/Debit Card) | $401 |
| Elementary After School Care, cash courtesy, billed monthly | $186 |
| Elementary After School Care, credit or debit card, billed monthly | $193 |
| listed under Monday/Wednesday/Friday (ACH/Check/Cash) | $511 |
| listed under Monday/Wednesday/Friday (Credit/Debit Card) | $528 |
| Monday/Wednesday/Friday (ACH/Check/Cash) | $569 |
| Monday/Wednesday/Friday (Credit/Debit Card) | $587 |
| $55 registration fee (after school enrollment) | $55 |
| $65 registration fee (preschool enrollment) | $65 |
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 15, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all
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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AAC R9-5-605.B.9. B. A licensee shall ensure that: 9. Fans are mounted and inaccessible to an enrolled child;
“Findings: Based on the State Compliance observations, in the green room, located on the floor was a free standing fan, accessible to enrolled children.”
AAC R9-5-301.F. F. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member submits, on or before the starting date of employment or volunteer services, one of the following as evidence of freedom from infectious active tuberculosis: 1. Documentation of a negative Mantoux skin test or other tuberculosis screening test recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, administered within 12 months before the starting date of employment or volunteer service, that includes the date and the type of tuberculosis screening test; or 2. If the staff member has had a positive Mantoux skin test or other tuberculosis screening test, a written statement that the staff member is free from infectious active tuberculosis that is signed and dated by a health care provider within six months before the starting date of employment or volunteer service.
“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the State Compliance Officer’s observations, staff #3’s staff file lacked documentation of a negative Mantoux TB test.”
AAC R9-5-402.A. A. A licensee shall maintain a file for each staff member containing:1. The staff member’s name, date of birth, home address, and telephone number; 2. The staff member’s starting date of employment or volunteer service; 3. The staff member’s ending date of employment or volunteer service, if applicable; 4. The name and telephone number of an individual to be notified in case of an emergency; 5. The staff member’s written statement attesting to current immunity against measles, rubella, diphtheria, mumps, and pertussis; 6. The form required in A.R.S. § 36-883.02(C); 7. Documents required by R9-5-203; 8. Documents required by R9-5-301; 9. Documents required by R9-5-401, if applicable; 10. If applicable: a. The form required in A.R.S. § 8-804(I), b. Documentation of the submission required in A.R.S. § 8-804 and the information received as a result of the submission, and c. Documentation of training provided by a licensee as required by R9-5-403, if applicable; 11. A copy of any current license or certification required by A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 7.1, Article 1. or this Chapter; and 12. Documentation of the requirements in A.R.S. § 36-883.02(D).
“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the State Compliance Officer's observations, after a review of 5 staff files, staff #1's and Staff #2's file lacked a copy of a high school diploma or it’s equivalent.”
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FAQ
Yes. Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on October 15, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 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.
218, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Monthly tuition from $186 to $587, as it lists it.
(928) 420-8156.
7450 E Pav Way, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314. The nearest other daycare we list is Leap & Learn Preschool, 0.3 miles away.