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We have 58 pre-k schools in Tempe, AZ! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Pre-K Schools in Tempe, AZ are rated 2.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 58 listed pre-k schools

Discovery Time Childcare

This facility has shown remarkable progress within the last year or so. They have recently changed their hours to 5:30 am - 6:30 pm and have...

- 3 Y

T R C C - RAY RD INC

They are the best in town. They love your child as much as you do. They keep you informed on how your child's day went. If you miss your...

- Madison G.

Just Like Home In-Home Daycare

Olivia is great! She watches my 2 year old son and my 3 year old daughter when I am called into work. She is wonderful with my kiddos and...

- Kristy M

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KING OF GLORY PRESCHOOL

2085 E SOUTHERN AVE TEMPE, AZ

State license verified

starting at
$197/mo
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Preschool
** We are currently accepting four and five year olds for our pre-k class ** **We are a part-time, half day program." King of Glory Preschool offers a safe, nurturing, and engaging early childhood environment that serves three to five year old children. The program is part-time and is enriched with valuable learning...
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Little Wonders Learning

655 W. Warner Rd. 101 Tempe, AZ

1.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Preschool
We are a fun, loving,and privately run preschool/daycare. We accept infants-pre-k, and also offer before and after care. We offer healthy, well balanced meals and snacks, provide a full curriculum in each class, and have a low child to teacher ratio. We are open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. We do lots of fun weekly...
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Joyful Beginnings Academy

9325 S Rural Road Tempe, AZ

State license verified

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Kindergarten
Preschool
Joyful Beginnings is a small Christian preschool offering classes for ages 3-5. We have a 3's class, a 4's class and a kindergarten program.
We offer affordable, quality developmental learning programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school, kindergarten-prep, and before and after school children. We serve breakfast, lunch, and two snacks and participate in the Federal Child and Adult Food Program. In addition to our regular learning programs, we have a free dance class...

3 Y says "This facility has shown remarkable progress within the last year or so. They have recently changed their hours to 5:30 am - 6:30 pm and have started serving...

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Cactus Pre-School III

2121 E Broadway Rd Tempe, AZ

Child care
Preschool
Cactus Pre-School III in Tempe, AZ offers a facility that is comfortable and welcoming with caring staff who make the students feel safe. They also build the children's trust and confidence through supportive attention. They believe that the children's first few years has a critical role in their development, that is why they...

Tempe Learning Centers

820 W. Broadway Tempe, AZ

State license verified

We understand the importance of appropriate educational experiences and their role in the success of children as they develop and grow. We offer a variety of developmentally appropriate educational programs to help prepare your child for the challenges of kindergarten, first grade and beyond.

Sun Valley Learning Center

6240 S Price Rd Tempe, AZ

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Sun Valley Learning Center located in Tempe Arizona is a learning center that offers a caring and religious environment to children under its care. It provides developmentally appropriate programs to ensure cognitive, emotional and physical growth of children. The center offers programs for toddlers, preschoolers and...

Sunrise Preschool

808 E Minton Dr Tempe, AZ

Child care
Sunrise Preschool in Tempe is one of 25 learning centers in the State of Arizona that offers quality kindergarten readiness program. It offers a nurturing environment and provides stimulating and innovative educational experiences that help children develop physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually. The school...

La Petite Academy Child Care-Tempe

1645 E. Guadalupe Tempe, AZ

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
The branch of La Petite Academy in 1645 East Guadalupe, Tempe, Arizona, offers standard childcare and learning services. The school offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool, preschool, and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The center is open...

Parker Preparatory Academy

850 S. River Dr. Tempe, AZ

Parker Prep Academy is an in-home Childcare & Learning and Development Center. We enroll ages 6 and younger. This academy specializes in teaching your child everything they need to know before Kindergarten. We also go above what other care facilities teach and make sure your children get a wide range of knowledge while they are...

Little Sunshine

125 N 22nd Pl 15 Tempe, AZ

Preschool- I prepare them for kindergarten - they learn abc's, colors, counting, shapes, writing, how to spell and write their own names and the little ones learn too! Arts and crafts, Dance, and much more (: Also potty training. Summer children do activities to keep them fresh for school again, Plenty of field trips....

Kiddy Castle Daycare

1905 E. El Parque Dr. Tempe, AZ

Kiddy Castle Daycare provides a safe, nurturing learning environment for your children. We strive to create an atmosphere that fosters independence, creative expression and appreciation for the unique talents of every child. Our cheerful, fun-filled setting provides each child with an environment for learning and an enriching...
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T R C C - RAY RD INC

4510 E RAY RD PHOENIX, AZ

5.0(4)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Our philosophy and goals at Triple R Child Care are to offer the very best child care available, giving you as a parent the peace of mind to know your child is experiencing an environment that will help him/her grow and develop to each age group, as your child grows our program grows with them. We will offer a balance in...

Madison G. says "They are the best in town. They love your child as much as you do. They keep you informed on how your child's day went. If you miss your child and want...

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Just Like Home In-Home Daycare

4221 E Ray Rd Apt. 2025 Phoenix, AZ

5.0(8)
An advanced In-Home Daycare that prepares the children for Pre-K or Kindergarten. With plenty of toys, activities and learning my daycare is up to par or above with any other local preschool at a fraction of the cost and in the comfort of a home where a child can truly flourish. I currently have one part-time spot open for...

Kristy M says "Olivia is great! She watches my 2 year old son and my 3 year old daughter when I am called into work. She is wonderful with my kiddos and they love her! I...

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SHOOTING S.T.A.R.S. PRESCHOOL

69 E COMSTOCK DR suite # 2 CHANDLER, AZ

5.0(7)

State license verified

starting at
$1100/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Day Care
+ 1 more
Shooting STARS is first and foremost dedicated to loving and educating the whole child. Our curriculum builds upon itself from the littlest learners all the way until our pre-kinders fly off to kindergarten. We exceed the State of Arizona curriculum standards for early childhood education. Our dedicated teachers are experienced...

Care Member says "We have had at least one kid at Shooting Stars for the last 3 years and have LOVED it! We transferred to this preschool/daycare from an in-home location...

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Best Friends Preschool Inc

2038 S DON CARLOS MESA, AZ

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1100/mo
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Cooperative
Academic
+ 4 more
Start your little ones on the path to success when you enroll them at Best Friends Preschool in Mesa, Arizona. At our family-owned preschool and childcare center, we provide kids a place to learn and play while they make friends. For more than 25 years, we have proudly served residents of Dobson Ranch and the Mesa/Tempe/Chandler...

JoDee R. says "The location is great for us! It is close to three freeways, so less than five minute drive to access them which os great for working parents. My daughter...

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First Impressions Preschool

3110 N Hayden Rd Scottsdale, AZ

3.7(6)
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Preschool
At First Impressions Preschool We believe each child is unique and holds the future in the palm of their hand. We take pride in offering quality programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school aged children, as well as an accelerated full-day kindergarten program. Our goal is to expose your child to the benefits of good...

JLEaton says "This is one of the best daycares you will find. The staff (especially true of the infant room) are very supportive and communicative with the parents. They...

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Teacher's House

Frye And Dobson Chandler, AZ

5.0(2)
I started this adventure 19 years ago after working at Tutor Time and decided to start my own business. I am glad I did. I consider myself a kid at heart, who enjoys hanging out with little cuties from age 6 weeks all the way to Kindergarten. I provide excellent service throughout the day from Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to...

Kristi D. says "Teacher is THE BEST EVER! My son went to Teacher's House while I was in nursing school (10ish years ago). He has special needs and epilepsy and Teacher...

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K House Child Care

2321 W. Binner Dr. Chandler, AZ

5.0(1)
Hello, my name's Kwestan and I have been working with children for over 15 years now. Over these years I've always wanted to run my own childcare at home and finally after much convincing and support from my family and friends I've decided to start my dream. Along with my experience as a teacher, my husband and I have a girl...

Giselt N. says "Your search is over!! Kwestan is AMAZING! As a Daycare Provider myself, I know that Kwestan is overqualified to provide the best care, education and fun...

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Child care
Preschool
Welcome to Skyline Preschool! Skyline Preschool is a nurturing environment that supports learning for ages 3-5. In our 3 and 4 year class we use Zoo Phonics, a multisensory Language Arts program and incorporate it cross curricular into Math, Science, Social Studies, Arts, Music and Psychomotor Skills. We offer kindergarten...

Chealsey says "My son loves this preschool. He is making excellent growth and learning a lot! The school is flexible and accommodating."

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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Tempe, AZ

Pre-k programs in Tempe, AZ offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Tempe, AZ, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Tempe, AZ typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Tempe, AZ programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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