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Best Headstart Programs in Lake Havasu City, AZ

Compare 3 headstart programs in Lake Havasu City. Average rating: 4.07/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Lake Havasu City, Arizona at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.07/5
Parent reviews
50
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Lake Havasu City has 3 licensed headstart programs with 50 parent reviews averaging 4.07/5.The largest concentration is in 86403 with 8 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lake Havasu City

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Our Lady Of The Lake Roman Catholic Parish Lake Havasu City
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    1975 Daytona Drive, Lake Havasu City, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

    Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Parish offers preschool and kindergarten programs alongside its church community in Lake Havasu City. Parents consistently praise the caring and qualified staff, welcoming atmosphere, strong curriculum, and abundant activities and clubs for students. The parish is described as a beautiful place of worship with involved parents and a supportive community.

    Excellent teacherscaring staffwelcoming environmentgood curriculum
  2. 2
    London Bridge Daycare INC
    4.28 score
    4.4(11)

    3598 Jamaica Blvd S, Lake Havasu City, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 59 children

    London Bridge Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its clean facilities, caring staff, and educational focus, with most parents reporting their children are happy, safe, and learning. However, one detailed negative review highlights concerns about lack of parent-teacher communication, restricted classroom access, high staff turnover, inconsistent curriculum implementation, and inflexible policies regarding mid-day pickups and closure schedules.

    Clean
  3. 3
    New Day School
    4.1 score
    4.2(5)

    3438 Oro Grande Boulevard, Lake Havasu City, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 59 children

    New Day School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff and welcoming environment. Children are reported to thrive and enjoy attending. However, one reviewer reports the school is closed.

    Caring and attentive staffwelcoming environmentchildren love attendinglong-term satisfaction (2+ years)
  4. 4
    Little Peoples Day Care
    3.75 score
    3.5(5)

    2419 North Smoketree, Lake Havasu City, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

    Little Peoples Day Care receives mixed reviews with significant polarization. Positive reviews praise the teachers' support with potty training and emotional development, while negative reviews cite concerns about the director's demeanor, lack of follow-through on potty training promises, and parents feeling unsafe.

    Teachers are caring and supportivehelps with potty training and emotional developmentflexible schedulinggood preparation for kindergarten

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Lake Havasu City

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
4
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Lake Havasu City, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.07avg rating
10 daycares · 7 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
3 daycares

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Lake Havasu City zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
864065
4.3
0
864038
3.98
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Lake Havasu City (20–105 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

10

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Map

Daycare types in Lake Havasu City

Child Daycare & Preschools 10Headstart Programs 3Before or After School Daycare 2

Headstart Programs in Lake Havasu City, Arizona

There are 3 headstart programs in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, making up 20% of the 15 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Lake Havasu City have an average rating of 4.07 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 14% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.07 stars. Our analysis covers 50 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Lake Havasu City, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Headstart Programs in Lake Havasu City

Showing 3 results

W.A.C.O.G. - Lake Havasu City Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
2385 North Pima Drive, Lake Havasu City, AZ
Phone
(928) 680-6212
W.A.C.O.G. - Oro Grande Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
1250 Pawnee Drive, Lake Havasu City, AZ
Phone
(928) 505-6080
W.A.C.O.G. - Nautilis Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
1425 Patrician Drive, Lake Havasu City, AZ
Phone
(928) 680-3355

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 headstart programs daycares in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, out of 15 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Lake Havasu City have an average Google rating of 4.07 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 14% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Lake Havasu City, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Arizona's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Arizona)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Lake Havasu City offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 10 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Arizona typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Lake Havasu City for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Lake Havasu City must be licensed by Arizona's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.