Raising Arizona Preschool

Raising Arizona Preschool offers nursery activities for 1-year-olds with songs, gentle guidance, fun learning activities, beginner commands, and basic sign language. For 2-year-olds, the program includes movement, singing, exploration, potty training, dance time, and nursery rhymes. For 3- to 4-year-olds, activities include coloring, painting, tracing, ABCs, 123s, colors, shapes, and circle time at 9 AM. The pre-kindergarten program includes writing names, tying shoes, counting to 100, and building reading foundations. The Summer Adventure Program includes daily field trips to places such as magic shows, library visits, movies, science centers, and the zoo.

Programs

• 1 Year Olds — 1 year old · Nursery with songs, gentle guidance, and fun learning activities; introduces beginner commands and basic sign language.
• Two's Program — 2 years old · Focuses on guided independence through movement, singing, exploration, potty training, dance time, and nursery rhymes.
• 3 to 4 Year Olds — 3 to 4 years old · Beginner preschool class with coloring, painting, tracing, ABCs, 123s, colors, shapes, and circle time at 9 AM.
• Pre-K to 5 Year Olds — pre-kindergarten to 5 years old · Pre-kindergarten program focused on writing names, tying shoes, counting to 100, and building reading foundations.
• Summer Camp — up to age 12 · Summer Adventure Program with daily field trips including magic shows, library visits, movies, science centers, and the zoo.

At a glance

• Ages: 1–12 years old
• General schedule: Homework is completed at the center during the school year, followed by free outdoor play and fun crafts.
• Facility hours: Bell Road: Mon-Fri 6:00AM - 6:00PM; Mesa: Mon-Fri 5:30am - 6:00PM; Olive Ave.: Mon-Fri 6:00AM - 6:00PM; McDowell: Mon-Fri 5:30am–6:00pm

About the provider

Raising Arizona Preschool has 100+ 5-star reviews and is highly rated by Quality First. It works with the DES Child Care system. Homework is completed at the center during the school year, followed by free outdoor play and fun crafts. Bell Road location is temporarily closed.

Bell Road location is temporarily closed. The center works with the DES Child Care system. Tuition rates vary based on child’s age and program. Contact us for details about tuition, payment plans, and additional fees.

What families say

“Raising Arizona Preschool has been an absolute blessing for our family. My child has struggled with social anxiety and needed extra support with speech therapy, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible care provided by Janice and Teresa. Both of them have shown such compassion, patience, and understanding, making sure my child feels comfortable and supported every day.” — Jonathan L.Father

“Raising Arizona Preschool have been very helpful since day one. This is my sons first experience at a daycare, he always have been very attached to me, but all of the staff have been beyond supportive in this transition that I can’t be more grateful.” — Sandy D.Mother

“My 2 year old has been coming to Raising Arizona since October of last year, I can honestly say there is not a bad thing I could say about this facility. The staff is amazing, the teachers are fabulous and I couldn’t be happier with the care my daughter receives!!” — Bella B.Mother

Last updated August 30, 2026.