Early Childhood Centre I in Phoenix, AZ, offers a nonsectarian early childhood program serving preschool students in a central city location within the Alhambra neighborhood.
The school enrolls 115 students with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 115:1.
Total K–12 enrollment includes 15 students, with preschool as the primary grade level served.
Approximately 47% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting the diversity of the Phoenix community.
Early Childhood Centre I is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and other special emphasis associations.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
115 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
47%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Early Childhood Centre I?
The application deadline for Early Childhood Centre I is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Early Childhood Centre I located?
Early Childhood Centre I is located in the Alhambra neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 11 other private schools located in Alhambra.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Early Childhood Centre I is Children's Center For Neurodevelopmental Studies (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Christ The Redeemer Lutheran School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Louis The King School (1.6 miles away)
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Christ The Redeemer Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8801 N 43rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 934-5896
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 934-5896
0.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 73 students
Glenview Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
6801 N 43rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(623) 931-1846
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(623) 931-1846
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 155 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 939-4264
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 939-4264
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Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children's Center For Neurodevelopmental Studies
Special Education School
5430 W Glenn Dr
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 512-6211
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 512-6211
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students
12424 N 28th Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 870-3759
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 870-3759
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 20 students
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Children's Center For Neurodevelopmental Studies
Special Education School
5430 W Glenn Dr
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 512-6211
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 512-6211
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students
12424 N 28th Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 870-3759
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 870-3759
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 20 students
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(602) 995-7366
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 995-7366
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Gr: K-12 | 143 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
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(602) 336-0061
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 336-0061
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4602 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 973-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 973-4000
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Gr: 9-12 | 439 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Christ The Redeemer Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8801 N 43rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 934-5896
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 934-5896
0.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 73 students
Glenview Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
6801 N 43rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(623) 931-1846
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(623) 931-1846
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 155 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4331 W. Maryland Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 939-4264
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 939-4264
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children's Center For Neurodevelopmental Studies
Special Education School
5430 W Glenn Dr
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 512-6211
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 512-6211
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students
12424 N 28th Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 870-3759
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 870-3759
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 20 students
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Miles
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4331 W. Maryland Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 939-4264
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 939-4264
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children's Center For Neurodevelopmental Studies
Special Education School
5430 W Glenn Dr
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 512-6211
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 512-6211
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students
12424 N 28th Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 870-3759
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 870-3759
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 20 students
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Phoenix, AZ 85051
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