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Desert Star Academy

Bullhead City, AZ · Mohave County
5599 HIGHWAY 95, Bullhead City, AZ 86442
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Quick Facts

Capacity
45 children
Age Range
Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
Type of Care
{3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care, Two-year-old Care}
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (928) 788-3987
5599 HIGHWAY 95
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CDC-17588
License Issued
Aug 1, 2025
Expired
Jul 31, 2026
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
Empower Pack
District Office
ADHS Division of Licensing Services

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About the Provider

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DESERT STAR ACADEMY is a Child Care Center in BULLHEAD CITY AZ, with a maximum capacity of 45 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Twos; Three to Five; School-Age. 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-0157957 2025-08-19 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 8/19/25 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. There were 3 files reviewed. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the inspection. The following assessments were completed: DES Group Size, Empower Program Assessment was emailed to the director.
INSP-0047212 2024-08-19 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 8/19/2024 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. Submit the plan of corrections 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. The following assessments were completed: the Empower Program assessment was emailed to the director. The following was discussed: the gate across the back section of the toddler room is creating 2 separate rooms in one licensed area.
INSP-0032040 2023-09-07 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 9/7/2023 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. The Written Documentation of Corrections is due with 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The Compliance Officer ( C O ) - W. Manzelmann The Compliance Officer reviewed 3 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of he inspection. The following assessments were completed: Empower Program Assessment It was discussed to make copies of the back of children's Record cards to place in the emergency kits.

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