VALLEY CHILD CARE ACCEPTS INFANTS - 12 YEARS OF AGE. OUR CURRICULUM CONSIST OF THE POPULAR 'EARLY START" CURRICULUM AS WELL AS "HOOKED ON PHONICS" FOR OUR PRE-KINDERGARTEN CLASS. WE HAVE NO REGISTRATION FEE AND NO CHARGE IF CHILD IS ABSENT.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1982
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
190 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
See valleychildcare.net for rates
Admissions Director
Debbie Katich
Admissions Associate
DEBBIE KATICH
School Notes
- School Motto: It's All About Your Child
- BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND SNACKS ARE PROVIDED.
- COMPUTERS, ARTS & CRAFTS
- GYMNASTICS, DRAMATIC PLAY
- LEARNING CENTERS
- SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
- NO REGISTRATION FEES.
- DROP-INS WELCOME - ROOM PERMITTING.
- NEVER A CHARGE IF CHILD IS ABSENT.
- IN BUSINESS, AND SAME ADMINISTRATORS SINCE 1982.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Valley Child Care?
The application deadline for Valley Child Care is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Valley Child Care located?
Valley Child Care is located in the Deer Valley neighborhood of Glendale, AZ. There are 3 other private schools located in Deer Valley.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Valley Child Care is Arrowhead Christian Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center (1.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
5550 W Bell Road
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 504-1510
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 504-1510
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 93 students
Arrowhead Christian Academy
(Christian)
4030 W Yorkshire Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 582-6871
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 582-6871
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 195 students
4001 W Beardsley Rd
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 374-3019
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 374-3019
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
16401 N. 43rd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 978-5134
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 978-5134
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,618 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Union Hills KinderCare ![Union Hills KinderCare Photo - Union Hills KinderCare]( "Union Hills KinderCare Photo - Union Hills KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
3524 West Union Hills Dr.
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 492-9178
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 492-9178
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 24 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Arrowhead Christian Academy
(Christian)
4030 W Yorkshire Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 582-6871
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 582-6871
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 195 students
16401 N. 43rd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 978-5134
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 978-5134
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,618 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Autism Academy For Education And Development
Special Education School
6910 W Bell Rd., Ste C
Glendale, AZ 85308
(480) 525-6197
Glendale, AZ 85308
(480) 525-6197
2.5 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 95 students
4701 W Thunderbird Rd
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 543-8274
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 543-8274
3.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 117 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
21000 N 75th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 561-2000
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 561-2000
3.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 775 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Arrowhead Christian Academy
(Christian)
4030 W Yorkshire Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 582-6871
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 582-6871
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 195 students
4001 W Beardsley Rd
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 374-3019
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 374-3019
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
16401 N. 43rd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 978-5134
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 978-5134
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,618 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Autism Academy For Education And Development
Special Education School
6910 W Bell Rd., Ste C
Glendale, AZ 85308
(480) 525-6197
Glendale, AZ 85308
(480) 525-6197
2.5 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 95 students
5911 W Thunderbird Rd
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 938-4125
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 938-4125
3.2 miles
Gr: K-1 | 52 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
5550 W Bell Road
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 504-1510
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 504-1510
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 93 students
4001 W Beardsley Rd
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 374-3019
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 374-3019
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
16401 N. 43rd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 978-5134
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 978-5134
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,618 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Union Hills KinderCare ![Union Hills KinderCare Photo - Union Hills KinderCare]( "Union Hills KinderCare Photo - Union Hills KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
3524 West Union Hills Dr.
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 492-9178
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 492-9178
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 24 students
20195 N 67th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 561-6454
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 561-6454
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18424 N 51st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(602) 388-4444
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(602) 388-4444
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18424 N 51st Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-6700
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-6700
0.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 1,707 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Vocational School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18424 N 51st Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-6700
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-6700
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5130 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-6500
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-6500
0.5 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 640 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4744 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 621-4398
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 621-4398
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 513 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 103:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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