Downtown KinderCare (2026 Profile)

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Downtown KinderCare

3800 North Central Ave., Ste 1A
Phoenix, AZ 85012

Tel: (602) 277-4533

SAVE SCHOOL

The teachers and staff at Phoenix City Square KinderCare welcome you to our school.

We are all very passionate about providing the best care and education for your child while you are away at work or school.

Each day brings new fun activities and learning at our school and we enjoy the opportunity to be a part of your family's day.

We love to watch the children grow and learn and so appreciate sharing that with all of our families.

We strive for excellence in all that we do here at the Phoenix City Square KinderCare and look forward to having your child in one of our classrooms.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Year Founded

1989

School Calendar

Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

School Notes

Welcome to Phoenix City Square KinderCare. We are very excited to meet with you and your family. We believe in developing the whole child with emphasis on assisting your child's growth with their social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. KinderCare is a place where your child can explore, discover and learn about the world around them, surrounded by teachers who passionately turn every learning moment into a positive learning experience.If there's anything you want to know, just ask. We consider you to be an extension of our family and want you to be as informed as possible.
At Phoenix City Square KinderCare, your children and their safety are our top priority. All our outside perimeter doors are locked to ensure the safety of each individual child. Our front entry way has a coded key pad entry. This allows only authorized Staff and Family members that have the code to enter. All other guests have to ring the door bell and be checked in by Management. In addition Phoenix City Square has on site security that makes routine rounds every 30 minutes to ensure the security of our center.
Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
Languages Spoken: Spanish
Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 5 YEAR-OLDS
With DES their will be a portion the parent will pay ,Center offers a few scholarship positions (all currently taken)
Infant Programs (6 Weeks 鈥� 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 鈥� 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 鈥� 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 鈥� 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 鈥� 5 Years)

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Downtown KinderCare?

The application deadline for Downtown KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Downtown KinderCare located?

Downtown KinderCare is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 5 other private schools located in Midtown.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Phoenix, AZ is $13,415 for elementary schools and $17,193 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Phoenix, AZ is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).