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Preschools in Phoenix, AZ are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 88 reviews of the 251 listed preschools

1408 - Childtime on W. Bell Rd

We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share...

- Mary G.

1414 - Childtime on East Warner

We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share...

- Mary G.

FAMILY OF CHRIST EARLY EDUCATION CENTER

We have loved every minute of our experience with our two children at Family of Christ. We have been there for the last 6 years and truly...

- Katie W.

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1408 - Childtime on W. Bell Rd

3011 W BELL RD PHOENIX, AZ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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1414 - Childtime on East Warner

5050 E WARNER RD PHOENIX, AZ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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6086 - Tutor Time on E. Indian School Road

4736 E INDIAN SCHOOL RD PHOENIX, AZ

State license verified

Child care
Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day at Tutor Time is educational....
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Phoenix Children's Academy Private Preschool Happy Valley

25155 N 39TH AVE PHOENIX, AZ

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
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. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There...
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FAMILY OF CHRIST EARLY EDUCATION CENTER

3501 E CHANDLER BLVD PHOENIX, AZ

5.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Academic
Kindergarten
Child care
+ 1 more
We are an early education center with 30+ years serving the Ahwatukee and surrounding community. Our facilities offer small classroom size, multiple playgrounds and tenured teachers with up to 20 years experience. Your toddler will feel safe, get plenty of one-on-one attention, and develop a love for learning through our unique...

Katie W. says "We have loved every minute of our experience with our two children at Family of Christ. We have been there for the last 6 years and truly love all the...

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Sounds Montessori Child Care

3146 E WIER AVE # 33 PHOENIX, AZ

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1250/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Faith based
Outdoor/nature
Academic
+ 9 more
Sounds Montessori Child Care is a modern-day early education center, located only 5 minutes from the I-10 freeway. Your little one will feel safe in our classrooms designed with their natural abilities in mind to help them develop at their own pace. Our teachers are AMI Montessori-trained and certified instructors ecstatic about...

Care Member says "It was hard finding a reasonably priced daycare that also taught my children. I was so happy to find Sounds Montessori because the care and attention...

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RISE N SHINE

1819 W OSBORN RD PHOENIX, AZ

5.0(2)

State license verified

Academic
Day Care
Child care
Preschool
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Early Beginners Preschool & Daycare

3131 E AIRE LIBRE Ln PHOENIX, AZ

State license verified

starting at
$220/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
Child care
Preschool
At Early Beginners Preschool & Daycare Learning Center, we believe learning should be as joyful as it is enriching. All of our teachers are AZ DES-certified to ensure premium care is provided in a safe, nurturing, and adaptable environment where children can grow socially, emotionally, and academically. Guided by a 4-Star...
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Fuller Hearts Daycare

19625 N 37th Way Phoenix, AZ

Welcome to Fuller Hearts Daycare! Now Enrolling toddlers and preschoolers only for grand opening on October 1st! Conveniently located in North East Phoenix near the 51 and 101 freeways, Fuller Hearts Daycare offers a safe, nurturing learning environment where your child will get the attention, care and love that he/she needs...
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Kids Prep Academy

1930 W Pinnacle Peak Rd Phoenix, AZ

Special needs
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
+ 1 more
Local Foster Parent owner Child Care Center that specializes in small classroom sizes for a more personal approach to teaching children. We are focused on getting your child ready for kindergarten and years to come and providing quality care when your not there. Our Mission is to fill the childhood years with a safe, loving...
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DESERT SPRINGS CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL - HALF-DAY, PLAY-BASED

16215 N TATUM BLVD PHOENIX, AZ

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$290/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Faith based
Outdoor/nature
Academic
+ 1 more
We are a traditional half-day preschool with a balance of preschool-appropriate structure and play-based learning. We believe that a child learns best through hands-on intentional play. Our dedicated teachers work hard to present fun, interactive opportunities for the children each day in a small class size setting. We also...

Nikki F. says "We took our son to Desert Springs Christian Preschool because it was actually where my husband went to preschool as a boy, probably thirty years ago. We...

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MADISON CHRISTIAN CHILDREN'S CENTER

6202 N 12TH ST PHOENIX, AZ

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$780/mo
Our church owned and operated child care center is a Madison School District community institution that was established in and has operated continuously since 1975. We are a DHS and DES licensed, 3 Star Quality First rated and faith based center. Our 3 self contained preschool classrooms provide all day care for 2's, 3's and 4-5...

Alison C. says "They have such heart! They have a true investment and love for the children. We are a military family that relocated from Germany, and we just went with...

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MAGICAL JOURNEY LEARNING CENTER

1241 E CHANDLER BLVD STE 115 PHOENIX, AZ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$400/mo
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Magical Journey Learning Center is a private preschool dedicated to early childhood education with low ratios so we can grasp on to each teachable moment with the children. We offer PE, Music and Movement classes, Spanish every Friday and Mad science workshops every month....all included in tuition. Our Summer Camp program has...

denae L. says "My daughter was there for a little over a year. I like the fun educational activities they do, and my daughter is always excited to go and sad to be picked...

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PARADISE FOR TOTS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

13449 N TATUM BLVD PHOENIX, AZ

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$850/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Academic
Kindergarten
Preschool
Our Christ-centered classrooms are full of structured curriculum and positive character building tools to lead your child to the next level in school and beyond. Our programs, ranging from two-years-old to kindergarten, each have a specific educational focus that works to build upon their developmental milestones. Our...

Allison M. says "Both our kids have been here from the start of their schooling. The facility is clean and organized, I used to be a Montessori teacher so that it really...

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Arcadia Montessori 52nd Street Campus

1848 N 52ND ST PHOENIX, AZ

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$990/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Kindergarten
Preschool
We believe good lives are made by good examples. At Arcadia Montessori, everyone is encouraged to ask questions and broaden their understanding of themselves, others and the world around them. Our goal is to nurture a child's love of learning and sense of social and personal responsibility using the child-centered Montessori...

Priscila B. says "The teachers are really caring, I have two children that attend the center. And I have never had any doubts when it came to the teachings or safety of...

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1409 - Childtime on East Glendale

1212 E GLENDALE AVE PHOENIX, AZ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory- Early Education Center

11875 N 24TH ST PHOENIX, AZ

5.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Academic
Day Care
Child care
+ 1 more
PVCP’s Early Education Center has four state-of-the-art classrooms and will welcome just over 50 new students when at full capacity. Teachers will be devoted Christ followers with a passion to love and educate little ones during their formative years.

Anna N. says "We are on year three at PVCP, and this institution has been such a bright light in our lives. The teachers, administration, faculty and staff as well as...

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ZION EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY

5644 S 16TH ST PHOENIX, AZ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1224/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Zion Early Learning Academy is a safe and nurturing learning environment for children ages 1-12 years old. As a Quality First star-rated program, our educators are committed to fostering healthy social, emotional and academic development for every child so that they can be prepared for success. Families have the benefit of...

Brittney X. says "They are very caring and very concerned about the parents when it comes to their situations and needs such as if they have to work longer hours Shawn is...

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CalvaryPHX Early Learning Center

12612 N BLACK CANYON HWY PHOENIX, AZ

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$1200/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Preschool
When a child’s basic needs are met, they are ready and able to learn. So we start with providing children with the security they need to be the children God created them to be. Then we introduce learning through a modern “play-based” approach that effectively engages a child’s curiosity and natural ability to learn. As a five...

Care Member says "My son loves everything about his school. His teachers, the admin, his classroom toys, and especially his friends! The school has been a huge help with...

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Desert Dreams Daycare

13615 N 35TH AVE STE 7 PHOENIX, AZ

4.8(6)

State license verified

starting at
$1100/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
Child care
Preschool
Established in 2017, from the start, we always valued building relationships with all of our enrolled families. We feel it is so important to have open communication with parents so we are able to provide the best kind of care for each individual child. Over the years, we have made so many improvements by partnering with Quality...

Care Member says "My kids have been coming here for over 4 years. They absolutely love it and that staff are amazing! "

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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Phoenix, AZ

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Phoenix, AZ. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Phoenix, AZ for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Phoenix, AZ, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Phoenix, AZ.

When looking for a preschool near you in Phoenix, AZ on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Phoenix, AZ who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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