
Find the best preschools in Phoenix, Arizona. Browse 85 options, compare ratings, and choose the right program for your child.
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — preschools with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
15025 North 19th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ · Capacity: 59 children
Kaleidoscope Preschool in Phoenix receives universal praise from parents for its loving, attentive staff and play-based curriculum that integrates academics. Parents consistently highlight the strong sense of community, excellent security measures, responsive communication, and individualized attention given to each child. Multiple reviewers note their children have thrived emotionally and academically, with staff going above and beyond to support families.
2601 East Greenway Road, Phoenix, AZ · Capacity: 87 children
Small People Preschool Greenway receives universally positive feedback from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff, clean facilities, engaging activities, and nurturing environment where children feel safe and excited to attend. Many families have enrolled for multiple years and recommend the center highly.
3530 North 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ · Capacity: 43 children
Camelback Holistic Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and directors (Emma and Terence), thoughtfully designed curriculum that balances academics with play-based learning, and the on-site chef who prepares fresh organic meals. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across academic, social, and emotional skills, and appreciate the strong parent communication and supportive community environment.
2132 West Glendale Avenue, Phoenix, AZ · Capacity: 29 children
Mia Preschool & Childcare receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, safe and clean environment, and quality early childhood education. Parents report their children thrived academically, improved social-emotional skills, and felt excited about attending. The owner Elizabeth and teaching staff are consistently highlighted as dedicated, loving, and professional.
801 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ · Capacity: 86 children
Faith Lutheran Preschool in Phoenix receives exclusively positive reviews from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff and warm family-like community. Parents highlight the teachers' genuine engagement with children, individualized attention, and low staff turnover spanning 5-15+ years. Families report their children thrive academically and emotionally, with many expressing deep gratitude for the smooth transition back to work.
4221 East Chandler Blvd, Phoenix, AZ · Capacity: 59 children
A Step Ahead Preschool & Montessori in Phoenix receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the owners Aram and Maysa, along with teachers like Ms. Sarah and Ms. Katie, for creating a warm, nurturing, and enriching environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with strong developmental progress and genuine happiness about attending. The school is described as feeling like a second home with excellent communication, clean facilities,
12630 North 48th Street, Phoenix, AZ · Capacity: 145 children
Parents consistently praise The Scottsdale School as an exceptional preschool with dedicated, long-tenured staff who treat children like family members. Families highlight the faith-based curriculum, well-rounded learning activities, and strong preparation for elementary school. Multiple families report driving significant distances and enrolling multiple children due to their positive experiences.
624 East Missouri Avenue, Phoenix, AZ · Capacity: 87 children
Parents consistently praise Kids Central/Mi Escuelita for excellent childcare with caring, experienced staff. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and communicative with families. Children are reported to be happy, safe, and thriving in a bilingual environment with balanced meals and structured learning activities.
11002 South 48th Street, Phoenix, AZ · Capacity: 59 children
Ahwatukee Preschool receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, invested teachers and administration. Parents consistently highlight the warm, supportive environment where children learn both academically and socially while developing values, responsibility, and leadership.
6401 South 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ · Capacity: 10 children
Sounds Montessori Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the nurturing Montessori environment, caring staff, and educational approach that fosters a love of learning. Parents highlight daily photo updates, clean facilities, hands-on learning activities including garden work, and their children's visible happiness and development. Multiple parents report their children are thriving and developing confidence and self-motivation.
Phoenix has 85 preschool programs designed to prepare children ages 3-5 for kindergarten. These programs focus on early literacy, social skills, and structured learning in a nurturing environment.
When choosing a preschool in Phoenix, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Parents consistently praise Children's Playhouse Preschool as a family-run, nurturing facility with dedicated staff and a warm, welcoming environment. Children thrive academically and socially through structured activities, creative projects, and strong teacher-child relationships. The facility maintains high compliance standards and prioritizes child safety and hygiene.
Parents consistently praise Magical Star Preschool for its welcoming, clean environment and caring, attentive staff. Children show excitement about attending, demonstrate learning progress, and parents appreciate the strong communication and family-like atmosphere.
Phoenix Preparatory Preschool receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the director Margot and staff for their attentive, nurturing care and strong academic curriculum. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across speech, literacy, math, and social skills, along with daily photo updates and well-structured, screen-free programming. The facility is highlighted for its caring community, diversity, and the staff's genuine investment in each child's growth and wellbeing.
Little Swans Preschool in Phoenix receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight the caring, professional staff, long-term relationships with families, and the center's ability to support children with special needs and behavioral challenges. Multiple families report their children are happy, safe, and reluctant to leave.
Phoenix Children's Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff care, strong curriculum, and a nurturing environment that makes children excited to attend.
Parents consistently praise Sunrise Preschools #137 for its caring, loving staff and family-oriented environment. Teachers are noted for going above and beyond, with strong communication with parents and developmental support for children. The facility is described as safe, clean, and providing quality educational activities alongside childcare.
Parents consistently praise Sunrise Preschools #136 for its caring, experienced teachers and clean, well-maintained facility. The director Maegon receives high marks for responsiveness and support, and parents appreciate the daily communication app, activities, and artwork displays. Children show measurable progress and parents report happy drop-offs and positive learning experiences.
Sunrise Preschools #113 receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and clean, welcoming environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving academically and socially. The facility is noted for excellent communication, cultural inclusivity, and flexible accommodation of family needs.
Calvary North Preschool is a church-based preschool in Phoenix with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the kind, caring teachers who combine academic instruction with Christian values and religious education. Families report feeling welcomed into a supportive community focused on faith, biblical teaching, and service.
St. Gregory Catholic School receives uniformly positive feedback from parents and community members. Parents praise the caring teachers, strong Christian values, diverse and welcoming atmosphere, and emphasis on individualized learning. The school is described as transformative and highly recommended by current and former families.
Divine Children Preschool and Daycare in Phoenix receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews gave 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring staff, safe environment, daily communication via Class Dojo app, and the owner's accessibility. Parents report their children are happy, learning well, and developing routines.
Parents consistently praise Sunrise Preschools #144 for its caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Children show significant developmental progress, improved confidence, and enthusiasm for attending. Parents feel their children are in safe, capable hands and appreciate the strong communication and support from teachers and leadership.
Most parents praise Preschool at North Phoenix for caring staff, strong child development support, and effective parent communication through photos and apps. However, one negative review alleges serious management issues, unprofessional staff behavior, and inadequate response to concerns.
Tender Times Preschool receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the staff, facilities, and care quality. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff conduct toward children and unprofessional business practices. The center is family-owned and part of the First Things First program with qualified teachers.
Parents consistently praise Sunrise Preschools #147 for attentive, caring staff who foster child development through structured activities and learning. The facility is noted for security, cleanliness, organization, and effective communication via their app system. Multiple families report long-term satisfaction, with several having enrolled multiple children and willingness to travel for enrollment.
Parents consistently praise Tiny Treasures for its warm, caring staff and loving environment. Children show developmental progress, happiness, and readiness for kindergarten. The facility is noted for affordable pricing despite high-quality care and regular parent communication.
The Good Shepherd Preschool receives mixed reviews. While many parents praise the caring staff, engaging activities, and trustworthy environment, serious safety concerns have been raised by other parents regarding physical handling of children, inadequate supervision, and administrative response to incidents.
Yellow Brick Road Preschools in Phoenix receives consistently high praise from parents who describe caring, professional staff that treat children as part of their own family. Parents highlight the clean facility, ample outdoor time, flexible enrollment options, and reasonable pricing. The center is noted for responsive leadership and willingness to address parent concerns.
Just Like Home Day Care & Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, clean facilities, strong communication, developmental support, reasonable pricing, and safe environment that makes them feel confident leaving their children.
Parents consistently praise Cactus Kids Preschool for its friendly and caring staff, strong communication, and affordable pricing. Children show noticeable progress in learning and genuinely enjoy attending. The facility maintains high standards of cleanliness, safety, and educational quality.
Amigo Preschools #2 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from long-term families who praise the caring staff, bilingual environment, and welcoming atmosphere. However, serious safety and security concerns have been raised including unsupervised children leaving the facility, inadequate ID verification at pickup, and lost items without incident reports.
Guardian Angels Preschool has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise it as a safe, clean facility with caring staff and strong educational outcomes, reporting their children are eager to attend. However, two recent reviews raise serious safety concerns about unsupervised building access and inadequate supervision during afternoon care.
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