Private Schools in Arizona: Preschools in Gilbert, child care in Phoenix area, daycare centers, early childhood education, kindergarten programs, before-school, after-school childcare service
Spondeo Preschool: Spondeo Preschool, located in Gilbert AZ, is a Nationally Accredited Preschool offering programs for students from 2.5 years of age up through 6 years old (Kindergarten). Students under 2.5 years of age qualify for Toddler & Parent/Caregiver Play Class. Spondeo Preschool is a landmark preschool designed with the best intentions for all involved. The students, families, employees and community will all benefit from Spondeo Preschool’s features.
Extended Childcare: Only on days that students attend their designated preschool program schedule. - Morning session (7:00-8:45) - Afternoon session (3:15-6:00)
Half day programs: - Morning 8:45-11:45 - Afternoon 12:15-3:15 - 5 days a week - 3 days a week - 2 days a week
Full day program: - 8:45-3:15 - 5 days a week - 3 days a week - 2 days a week
Toddler & Parent/Caregiver Play Class: Spondeo Preschool welcomes students less than 2.5 years of age, accompanied by their parent or caregiver, to play classes. These classes, held in our beautifully arranged classrooms, allow parent/caregivers the opportunity to play and observe their child in a group setting. Specific topics of play, socialization and other early childhood subject matter will be included throughout the sessions.
Extra Curricular Activities: We are planning to provide the following elective topics: - Art - Ceramics - Chess - Culinary Arts - Dance - Gardening Gymnastics - Martial Arts - Music - Spanish - Wood Working - Yoga
BrightSky Academy is an academically-focused private preschool in Glendale in Maricopa County, AZ, approximately 9 miles north-west of Downtown Phoenix. We offer a curriculum based program with a mission to provide your child with a solid foundation for a successful transition into kindergarten and beyond. We have four age groups at BrightSky Academy including toddler, young beginner, preschooler, and pre-kindergarten.
At BrightSky Academy, we offer the very best learning environment for preschool-age children. Our excelling preschool program lays the foundation for knowledge, social skills and confidence, paving the way for successes throughout their school years.
Our teachers plan and develop activities that are important to early learning experiences. We purpose to instill a love of learning in our children and a sense of achievement in their classroom and we believe children learn best when we incorporate play into our learning concepts.
We strive to engage children through play activities while practicing and developing social skills. We observe and record children's progress and partner with parents to provide the best learning environment for your child's development.
- Toddler program
- Young Beginner program
- Preschooler program
- Pre-Kindergarten program
* A quality, academically focused preschool curriculum
* Regardless of your child’s age, BrightSky is a safe and culturally sensitive environment where children learn, grow and achieve the skills needed to transition to kindergarten and beyond
* Through fun and play children are often unaware of absorbing educational concepts
Tucson Waldorf School, located in Tucson, Arizona is a private school for kids offering programs from Pre-K through to Grade 8. Our Waldorf school will cultivate clarity of thought, sensitivity of feeling, and strength of will, enabling its students to become balanced, creative human beings capable of independent human judgment. Graduates will meet the challenges of the future with compassion, courage, confidence, and innovation.
Tucson Waldorf School is a developing member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA).
Saint Mary's High School is a private, Catholic, co-educational high school serving the greater Phoenix area in Maricopa County, Arizona. It is a multicultural, centrally-located college preparatory school that offers a traditional setting with a primary emphasis on the spiritual, academic, social, and personal growth of each student. Special attention is given to all types of learners with an emphasis placed on students preparing for a college / university post-secondary experience.
The mission of Saint Mary's Catholic High School is to prepare students for a life of virtue, forming them through an education in the Catholic tradition to know the truth and to love God and others. We are accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA).
Co-Educational Catholic High School Programs (Grades 9 - 12)
- College preparatory program
- Advanced placement (AP) courses
- Dual enrollment courses
- Honors courses
- Athletics
- The strong academics at Saint Mary's will challenge students, providing every opportunity for them to excel and pursue higher education at the college of their choice.
Scottsdale Christian Academy is a private co-educational Christian PreK-12 school located in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. We offer early childhood, elementary, middle and high school programs with a college preparatory curriculum, advanced placement and honors courses as well as college prep PSAT, SAT and ACT.
Scottsdale Christian Academy is widely regarded as one of America’s finest Christian schools. Our goal is to produce lifelong learners. To accomplish this goal, SCA offers a balanced approach mentally, spiritually, physically, and emotionally in an effort to prepare today’s leaders for tomorrow’s challenges.
We help students acquire the skills and attitudes necessary to be lifelong learners who can achieve their educational potential. SCA provides opportunities to participate in a quality extracurricular program that includes mission activities, band, choir, drama, athletics and various clubs. SCA is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association of Christian Schools International. All teachers are fully degreed and have state certification.
Christian Programs from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th Grade:
- College Preparatory Curriculum with English, math, science, social studies, world languages (French, Chinese, Spanish), computer science, fine arts, physical education
Seton Catholic Preparatory School is a private co-educational high school located southeast of Phoenix in Chandler, Maricopa County, Arizona and offers a college preparatory curriculum with advanced and honors courses as well as college prep SAT and ACT for grades 9-12. Accredited through North Central Association (NCA) and Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA), Seton Catholic High School provides a college preparatory education with graduation requirements that meet or exceed college entrance criteria.
Ninety-nine percent of graduating seniors continue their education, many with college credits already earned through Advanced Placement courses. Each year the student body includes several National Merit Finalists and the average test scores for Seton Catholic graduates consistently exceed the overall average scores of college-bound Arizona students.
Located in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory is a private co-educational Christian school for prekindergarten through 8th grade. Our school is a community of academic excellence where students of all levels are able to seek their full spiritual and academic potential. We partner with parents in the pursuit of preparing exemplary Christian citizens and servant leaders for high school.
We offer a challenging and stimulating curriculum with English and language arts, math, science, history, music, art, Spanish or Latin, computers, physical education, and library. Electives include band, choir, orchestra, additional computer classes, mechanical drawing & art classes.
All full time faculty hold ACSI teaching credentials and Department of Education teacher credentials. Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory is accredited by Association of Christian Schools International and North Central Association which are both charter members of the National Council for Private School Accreditation.
Christian Education Programs from Pre-K through 8th Grade:
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Rigorous Curriculum with key subjects including English and language arts, math, science, history, music, art, Spanish or Latin, computers, physical education, and library
- Electives include band, choir, orchestra, additional computer classes, mechanical drawing & art classes