Guiding Lake Havasu City`s Children Since 1985. At Guiding Light, we believe today's children are tomorrow's leaders. We aim to provide academic excellence and a strong spiritual foundation to help children grow into responsible, confident, and joyful adults. We teach more than academics; we teach life skills.
Our students learn the importance of responsibility, time management, problem-solving, decision-making, and positive social behavior. Through hands-on, developmentally appropriate activities, children explore, discover, and build a lifelong love for learning.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-2
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,424
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-2
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1985
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
107 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
We provide a variety of schedules. Tuition depends on the chosen schedule.
Annual Registration Fee: $100
Summer Program Cost Notes
We provide a variety of schedules. Tuition depends on the chosen schedule.
Annual Registration Fee: $100
Admissions Director
Shanta Abbott
Admissions Associate
Shanta Abbott
Application URL
School Notes
Welcome to Guiding Light! At Guiding Light Christian Educational
Center (GLCEC) and Guiding Light Christian Partnership (GLCP), we
believe today's children are tomorrow's leaders. Our goal is to
provide academic excellence and a strong spiritual foundation to
help children grow into responsible, confident, and joyful
adults.
We teach more than academics; we teach life skills. Our students learn the importance of responsibility, time management, problem-solving, decision-making, and positive social behavior. Through hands-on, developmentally appropriate activities, children explore, discover, and build a lifelong love for learning.
Our curriculum is aligned with the Arizona Early Learning Standards and designed to support each child's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. We recognize that every child is a unique gift from God and learns at their own pace. With a balance of child-driven exploration and teacher-supported guidance, we prepare students to enter kindergarten and beyond with confidence, curiosity, and a positive outlook on education.
GLCEC is open from 6:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, year-round.
Ages we serve:
The programs we offer are as follows:
Toddler & Preschool Classes
Before & After School Classes
School Age Summer/School Breaks
At GLCEC, we are committed to:
Together, we're guiding children toward bright futures filled with purpose, success, and a love for lifelong learning.
We teach more than academics; we teach life skills. Our students learn the importance of responsibility, time management, problem-solving, decision-making, and positive social behavior. Through hands-on, developmentally appropriate activities, children explore, discover, and build a lifelong love for learning.
Our curriculum is aligned with the Arizona Early Learning Standards and designed to support each child's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. We recognize that every child is a unique gift from God and learns at their own pace. With a balance of child-driven exploration and teacher-supported guidance, we prepare students to enter kindergarten and beyond with confidence, curiosity, and a positive outlook on education.
GLCEC is open from 6:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, year-round.
Ages we serve:
- Toddler: 12-24 months
- Preschool: 2-5 years old
- Kindergarten & 1st Grade
- Before & After School
- School Age Summer/School Breaks
The programs we offer are as follows:
Toddler & Preschool Classes
- 5 day (Monday-Friday)
- 3 day (Monday, Wednesday & Friday)
- 2 day (Tuesday & Thursday)
Before & After School Classes
School Age Summer/School Breaks
At GLCEC, we are committed to:
- Providing quality, hands-on Christian education in a safe, nurturing environment.
- Celebrating every child as a special gift from God, and helping them believe that too.
- Encouraging children to grow spiritually, academically, socially, and physically at their own pace and in their own unique way.
Together, we're guiding children toward bright futures filled with purpose, success, and a love for lifelong learning.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Guiding Light Christian Educational Center cost?
Guiding Light Christian Educational Center's tuition is approximately $8,424 for private students.
What schools are Guiding Light Christian Educational Center often compared to?
Guiding Light Christian Educational Center is often viewed alongside schools like Hilltop Learning Center Pre-School, Calvary Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
Does Guiding Light Christian Educational Center offer a summer program?
Yes, Guiding Light Christian Educational Center offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Guiding Light Christian Educational Center?
The application deadline for Guiding Light Christian Educational Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 9/19/2025
Over the past year, we've seen Rishi grow, learn, and flourish in ways that have truly amazed us. We know that his time at Guiding Light has played a big part in that. The warmth, care, and dedication of his teachers have created such a nurturing environment, and we are so grateful for the care and attention his teachers have given him every single day.Rishi has made wonderful memories and friendships here, and he will deeply miss his classmates and the entire Guiding Light family.Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for giving Rishi such a joyful and enriching start to his early years.With Gratitude,Dr. Kartik Iyer & Lalita Iyer
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