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We have 54 pre-k schools in Tempe, AZ! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Little Wonders Learning

655 W. Warner Rd. 101 Tempe, AZ

State license verified

Preschool
Child care
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

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Kindergarten
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.
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Preschool
Child care
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...
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Discovery Time Childcare

1425 W Southern 7 Tempe, AZ

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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...
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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.
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Sun Valley Learning Center

6240 S Price Rd Tempe, AZ

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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...
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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...
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La Petite Academy Child Care-Tempe

1645 E. Guadalupe Tempe, AZ

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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...
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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...
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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....
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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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Arizona Children's Academy

900 N. McQueen Rd Chandler, AZ

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Preschool
Child care
Arizona Children's Academy provides preschool and child care services for children of all ages - Infants to 12 year old's. We have structured weekly programs for Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K and before/after school programs. We provide van transportation to nearly 20 schools in the neighborhood. Our large new 10,000 SF facility...
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Phoenix Children's Academy Private Preschool Chandler

1850 W GERMANN RD CHANDLER, AZ

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Day Care
Child care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children.
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Just Like Home In-Home Daycare

4221 E Ray Rd Apt. 2025 Phoenix, AZ

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...
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Feels like home Preschool

5602 W Mercury Way Chandler, AZ

This is an in home Preschool that just started. I am accepting ages 2-5 years old and will be running a Pre-Kindergarten based curriculum. I have been teaching for 9 years and plan to establish a trusting and long lasting home clientele before venturing off into a facility. Being that it's in the home, I feel there...
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Cadence Academy Montessori

1675 W GUADALUPE RD GILBERT, AZ

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children.
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Burrell Academy

3133 West Frye Road Paradise Valley, AZ

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Special needs
Cooperative
Faith based
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Burrell Academy is your one-stop shop for all educational services for PreK-Middle school. All services being with a comprehensive assessment that compares your child to typical age peers and allows us to create an education and behavior plan for their needs. Services Include: -All-day College Prep Preschool - House...
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The Wilkins Learning Corporation

730 S Cooper Rd Gilbert, AZ

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Family owned business. Sharon W. and her daughters, Jennifer & Melissa. Company founded in 2007 at first location on Gilbert Road in 2 small schoolhouses. Company has grown to current location on Cooper Road with 8,700 square feet. Exceptional staff that love and care deeply for children. We love to learn, play, get along,...
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Marlene D. Family Child Care

1420 W Tara Dr Gilbert, AZ

Marlene D. Family Child Care offers a clean, safe and caring atmosphere for your child(ren) while you are away at work. I have been teaching grades K-8 for the last 9 years as an art teacher, but I have decided to stay home. I am a mom of three, ages 6, 4 and 2. I am going to be working with my own preschooler to get him ready...
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First Impressions Preschool

3110 N Hayden Rd Scottsdale, AZ

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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...
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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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