Desert Rock Preschool & Childcare
Desert Rock Preschool and Childcare, 9230 W. Franklin Rd, Florence, AZ 85132
About
Desert Rock Preschool and Childcare offers daily activities that include socialization, music and movement, creative expression and art, sensory awareness, science and health, large and small motor development, language and reading, and age appropriate biblical Christian lessons. The program uses a structured curriculum for three hours each day, Monday through Friday. The program also uses Brightwheel childcare software as a communication resource with parents, and provides Similac formula and baby food for full-time infants ages 6 weeks to 13 months.
• Ages: 0–11 years old
• Schedule: Childcare is available Monday–Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with infant care Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and a preschool education element Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
• Price: $100 non-refundable one-time registration fee; full-time infants (6 weeks–13 months) $320 per week (school provides Similac formula and baby food); full-time 1-year-olds (must be walking) 4–5 days $275 per week; full-time 2-year-olds 4–5 days $250 per week; full-time 3–5-year-olds 4–5 days $230 per week; part-time 1-year-olds (3 days max) $220 per week; part-time 2-year-olds (3 days max) $210 per week; part-time 3–5-year-olds (3 days max) $200 per week; half-day 1-year-olds (8 a.m.–12 p.m.) $175 per week; half-day 2-year-olds (8 a.m.–12 p.m.) $175 per week; half-day 3–5-year-olds (8 a.m.–12 p.m.) $150 per week; tuition and fees are billed weekly or bi-weekly, are to hold a child’s spot and are not prorated for days missed including holiday closures or vacations; any hours over the agreed upon schedule are charged a late fee; tuition rates are reviewed at the beginning of each school year in August and may be adjusted as needed.
Desert Rock Preschool and Childcare operates as a not-for-profit provider under the umbrella of Desert Rock Church and is a DES contracted provider accredited through Quality First/First Things First. The stated mission is to bring the love of Jesus to families in the Florence and surrounding communities, to embrace each child’s individual potential, to nurture the Spirit that makes them unique, and to enrich family life through trustworthy childcare and parent-staff collaboration. The program embraces the Desert Rock Church vision of “Jesus. Family. Life.” and states that it will incorporate age appropriate biblical Christian lessons, infuse Christ-like behaviors and biblical character traits into interactions, and teach children that they are loved by Jesus and are a child of God. Staff are described as committed to living out and teaching biblical principles such as kindness, patience, humility, respect, trustworthiness, community, and serving.
All teachers are current with CPR and first aid training, fingerprint clearance cards, background checks, and food handler’s cards, and meet all state of Arizona requirements. Teachers also have multiple years of experience, training, and education in early childhood education and development. The leadership team includes a Preschool Director, Ms. Melinda. The program is identified as © Desert Rock Church 2021 and is described as part of a community of believers focused on telling everyone about the hope found in Jesus Christ, helping families thrive, and living what is described as the abundant life that Jesus promised.
Last updated January 16, 2026.
• Ages: 0–11 years old
• Schedule: Childcare is available Monday–Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with infant care Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and a preschool education element Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
• Price: $100 non-refundable one-time registration fee; full-time infants (6 weeks–13 months) $320 per week (school provides Similac formula and baby food); full-time 1-year-olds (must be walking) 4–5 days $275 per week; full-time 2-year-olds 4–5 days $250 per week; full-time 3–5-year-olds 4–5 days $230 per week; part-time 1-year-olds (3 days max) $220 per week; part-time 2-year-olds (3 days max) $210 per week; part-time 3–5-year-olds (3 days max) $200 per week; half-day 1-year-olds (8 a.m.–12 p.m.) $175 per week; half-day 2-year-olds (8 a.m.–12 p.m.) $175 per week; half-day 3–5-year-olds (8 a.m.–12 p.m.) $150 per week; tuition and fees are billed weekly or bi-weekly, are to hold a child’s spot and are not prorated for days missed including holiday closures or vacations; any hours over the agreed upon schedule are charged a late fee; tuition rates are reviewed at the beginning of each school year in August and may be adjusted as needed.
Desert Rock Preschool and Childcare operates as a not-for-profit provider under the umbrella of Desert Rock Church and is a DES contracted provider accredited through Quality First/First Things First. The stated mission is to bring the love of Jesus to families in the Florence and surrounding communities, to embrace each child’s individual potential, to nurture the Spirit that makes them unique, and to enrich family life through trustworthy childcare and parent-staff collaboration. The program embraces the Desert Rock Church vision of “Jesus. Family. Life.” and states that it will incorporate age appropriate biblical Christian lessons, infuse Christ-like behaviors and biblical character traits into interactions, and teach children that they are loved by Jesus and are a child of God. Staff are described as committed to living out and teaching biblical principles such as kindness, patience, humility, respect, trustworthiness, community, and serving.
All teachers are current with CPR and first aid training, fingerprint clearance cards, background checks, and food handler’s cards, and meet all state of Arizona requirements. Teachers also have multiple years of experience, training, and education in early childhood education and development. The leadership team includes a Preschool Director, Ms. Melinda. The program is identified as © Desert Rock Church 2021 and is described as part of a community of believers focused on telling everyone about the hope found in Jesus Christ, helping families thrive, and living what is described as the abundant life that Jesus promised.
Last updated January 16, 2026.
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