We provide a fun, challenging work environment that fosters teamwork, inspires excellence and encourages the contribution of all our teachers.
We all love what we do and it shows. We have a combined 150 years of experience in Early Childhood Education.
Quick Stats (2025)
- 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
1985
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougars
- Welcome and thank you for stopping by. We know that finding the right school can be a difficult job. At KinderCare the choice is easy. Providing and fostering educational development, building self esteem and sparking imagination in a safe and loving environment is our specialty. We focus on developing the whole child. Our center was nationally accredited in 2012. Our dedicated staff looks forward to meeting you and your family.
- Here at KinderCare we pride ourselves on safety. When you enter our center you will need an exclusive code to get into the building. If you are new to the center or to picking up a child from our center we will ask for a picture ID to ensure that you are on the students emergency card. Surrounding our center we have a six foot iron fence and all of our doors are locked. All of our teachers are CPR and First Aid certified along with being fingerprinted, background checked and TB tested. All of our licenses and permits are current and posted in the front office along with a health and safety board that is informational for both our staff and parents at the center.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Years
- AZ Dept. of Economic Security, Gila River Indian Community, Salt River Pima Indian Community. NACCRRA
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Alma Mesa KinderCare?
The application deadline for Alma Mesa KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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