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Licensed Daycare in Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Lake Havasu City?

Statewide averages in Arizona run roughly $1050/month for infants and $780/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Lake Havasu City daycares?

All licensed Arizona centers must meet the state minimum: 1:5 for infants, 1:8 for toddlers, and 1:13 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Lake Havasu City typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Lake Havasu City?

Arizona families can apply for AZ DES Child Care Assistance (intake: (602) 542-4248). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Each provider on this page is verified through the state's public child care licensing search. Cost figures are city-wide averages from CCAA reporting.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,050/mo

Arizona avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Lake Havasu City

ChildCare Aware reports the Arizona average full-time cost at $1,050/month for infant care and $780/month for preschool. City-level prices in Lake Havasu City vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Arizona families may also qualify for AZ DES Child Care Assistance (intake: (602) 542-4248).

Full Arizona licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Arizona Department of Health Services — Child Care Licensing
Infant ratio: 1:5
Toddler ratio: 1:8
Preschool ratio: 1:13
Avg capacity: 66 kids

ZIP codes covered

86406 9 86404 9

Program types in Lake Havasu City

Licensed Group Child Care Home

9 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

9 centers

All Lake Havasu City licensed centers

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A Group Care

Active Kids Tempe #216

Lake Havasu City

School Age (5+) Cap 44

C Group Care

Chandler Bright Futures Daycare #120

Lake Havasu City

School Age (5+) Cap 95

C Family Daycare

Chandler Rainbow Learning Center #119

Lake Havasu City

School Age (5+) Cap 58

E Family Daycare

Explorer Kids Surprise #75

Lake Havasu City

School Age (5+) Cap 39

G Group Care

Gilbert Learning Center #98

Lake Havasu City

School Age (5+) Cap 110

G Family Daycare

Gilbert Playhouse Academy #97

Lake Havasu City

School Age (5+) Cap 63

L Family Daycare

Little Hearts Mesa

Lake Havasu City

School Age (5+) Cap 63

M Group Care

Mesa Kids First Academy #2

Lake Havasu City

School Age (5+) Cap 24

P Group Care

Phoenix ABC Childcare #24

Lake Havasu City

School Age (5+) Cap 98

P Family Daycare

Phoenix Early Learning Center #23

Lake Havasu City

School Age (5+) Cap 50

P Family Daycare

Phoenix Sunshine Daycare #399

Lake Havasu City

School Age (5+) Cap 48

S Family Daycare

Scottsdale Childcare Academy #237

Lake Havasu City

School Age (5+) Cap 108

S Group Care

Scottsdale Little Stars Daycare #238

Lake Havasu City

School Age (5+) Cap 67

S Group Care

Surprise Generations Daycare #76

Lake Havasu City

School Age (5+) Cap 59

T Family Daycare

Tempe KinderSmile #215

Lake Havasu City

School Age (5+) Cap 109

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Lake Havasu City, Arizona?

Our directory lists 18 licensed childcare centers in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, sourced from Arizona Department of Health Services — Child Care Licensing. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Lake Havasu City?

Statewide averages in Arizona run roughly $1050/month for infants and $780/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Lake Havasu City daycares?

All licensed Arizona centers must meet the state minimum: 1:5 for infants, 1:8 for toddlers, and 1:13 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Lake Havasu City typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Lake Havasu City?

Arizona families can apply for AZ DES Child Care Assistance (intake: (602) 542-4248). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Lake Havasu City daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Arizona Department of Health Services — Child Care Licensing search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.