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Desert Star Academy Pre-k

Fort Mohave, AZ · Mohave County
5744 S Highway 95, Fort Mohave, AZ 86426
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Quick Facts

Capacity
45 children
Type of Care
{3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care}
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (928) 770-4523
5744 S Highway 95
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
0020088CDCZS87666731
License Issued
Dec 9, 2025
Active Through
Dec 8, 2026
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
Empower Pack

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About the Provider

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DESERT STAR ACADEMY PRE-K is a Child Care Center in Fort Mohave AZ, with a maximum capacity of 45 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection # Inspection Date Inspection Type Status
INSP-0162388 2025-12-02 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiency was observed at the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/2/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Surveyor observed 1 activity areas (of 1 areas) and found that the areas were adhering to group size requirements at the time of the inspection. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: 1. Updating the DCS registry process for current staff 2. If a child falls asleep during program, to move the child to a mat or cot.
INSP-0050345 2024-12-02 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 12/2/2024 and are 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. 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. Please send the following documentation: Current violation free fire inspection The following assessment was completed: the Empower Program Assessment was emailed to the director The following was discussed: supervising high school students interacting with enrolled children
INSP-0035416 2023-12-07 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 12/7/2023 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 inspection. The following document is needed to complete the inspection: violation free fire inspection The following assessment was completed: the Empower program Assessment was emailed to the director.
INSP-0035233 2023-12-01 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: An attempt was made to conduct a compliance inspection on 12/1/2023. Staff at the school stated the preschool is closed on Fridays, so the inspection could not be conducted. The compliance inspection will be conducted at a later date.
INSP-0032041 2023-09-07 Modification Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the modification inspection conducted on 9/7/2023 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. A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer ( C O ) - W. Manzelmann

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