The McNair KinderCarer Staff is committed to excellence providing parents with the confidence that their child is in an educational, fun and safe environment.
Our staff is passionate about educating and caring for children.
This team is dedicated to building a positive educational environment for children.
We pride ourselves on open and honest communication, experienced and passionate staff as well as an exceptional curriculum.
We also offer a full range of tutoring programs which include phonics, Spanish, music, reading and cooking classes.
These classes offer our children a unique one-to-one learning experience that will advance your child's skills and understanding as they progress through the programs.
Tour today and find out how KinderCare on McNair is unlike any childcare you have seen before! We cant wait to meet you and your family!.
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
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1990
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to Tempe KinderCare. We are so excited to meet you and your family! At our school we believe in developing the whole child, with an emphasis on assisting your child's growth with their social, cognitive and social development. Our caring staff and teachers have strong relationships with our families. Our parents consider us an extension of their families and work with us as partners in their children's development. We take pride in providing your child with a safe, secure and stimulating environment, which is supported by a dedicated team of teachers that have a true passion for educating and nurturing children.<br /> Whether your child has first words or first grade on the horizon, we’re excited to show you how everything in our center is designed for learning!
- Health and Safety of the children is our top priority. Our center has a keypad entry and a fenced playground. All of our staff members are CPR and First Aid certified.
- Hours Of Operation: 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Years
- DES
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Tempe KinderCare?
The application deadline for Tempe KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Tempe KinderCare is Autism Academy For Education & Development (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Dayspring Preschool & Kindergarten (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7541 S Willow Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 165 students
Dayspring Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1365 E Elliot Road
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 838-9097
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 838-9097
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 226 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Bright Horizons Family Center
Daycare / Preschool
7660 S Research Dr
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 775-6607
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 775-6607
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Valley Christian Elementary School
(Christian)
6304 S Price Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 900 students Tuition listed
Accel East Campus
Special Education School
1430 E Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-9379
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-9379
1.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 61 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7541 S Willow Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 165 students
Valley Christian Elementary School
(Christian)
6304 S Price Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 900 students Tuition listed
Accel East Campus
Special Education School
1430 E Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-9379
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-9379
1.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 61 students
Seton Catholic Preparatory ![Seton Catholic Preparatory Photo - Post graduation, 99% of Seton Catholic Prep students go on to attend college and universities, and the other 1% enters into the military or workforce.]( "Seton Catholic Preparatory Photo - Post graduation, 99% of Seton Catholic Prep students go on to attend college and universities, and the other 1% enters into the military or workforce.")
(Catholic)
1150 N. Dobson Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 963-1900
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 963-1900
2.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 571 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2150 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
3.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 2,292 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7541 S Willow Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 165 students
Valley Christian Elementary School
(Christian)
6304 S Price Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 900 students Tuition listed
Accel East Campus
Special Education School
1430 E Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-9379
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-9379
1.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 61 students
Adobe West
Montessori School
2814 N Dodson
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-0356
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-0356
2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 50 students
HOPE Christian Academy
(Christian)
1125 N. Dobson Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 722-1445
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 722-1445
2.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Dayspring Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1365 E Elliot Road
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 838-9097
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 838-9097
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 226 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Bright Horizons Family Center
Daycare / Preschool
7660 S Research Dr
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 775-6607
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 775-6607
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Valley Child Care & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3700 W Ray Road
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 786-4400
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 786-4400
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 224 students
Chandler Jewish Preschool / Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
875 N Mcclintock Dr
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 855-4333
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 855-4333
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
Desert Sun Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
1512 W Elliot Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 831-1718
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 831-1718
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1700 E Elliot Rd Ste 9
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 632-1940
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 632-1940
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 332 students Minority enrollment: 40%
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1330 E Dava Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 541-4600
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 541-4600
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8700 S Kyrene Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-7000
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-7000
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1331 E Redfield Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 541-4800
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 541-4800
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1050 E Carver Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-5600
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-5600
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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