Bridges Early Childhood Ed First Opened In 2001 Offering Professional Preschool And Pre-k Programs.
We Have Since Grown Into Three Campuses. We Now Proudly Offer The Best In Infant And Toddler Programs, Preschool, Pre-k, Beginder garten, Private Kindergarten, Summer Programs, Young Leaders Club, Specialty Classes, Lunch Bunch And Extended Day Opportunities.
Bridges Children Love Their School Because It'S Safe, Comfortable, Respectful, And Educationally Rich.
Our Hands-on, Hands-in Programs Include Science Experiments, Cooking Projects, And Gardening Activities.
We Integrate Primary Spanish And Sign Language, Music And Movement, Children's Literature, Zoo Phonics, Dramatic Play, Story Time, And Ample Outside Time On Our Adventure Playgrounds.
We Model And Teach Appropriate Social Skills, Communication Skills, Discipline, Assertiveness Training, And Problem Solving Skills.
All Of Bridges' Teachers And Staff Have, Or Are Finishing Degrees In Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Or Child Related Field.
Bridges Is Growing In Popularity Among Colleges And Universities For Our Innovative, Developmentally Appropriate Environments, That Are Among The Very Best In The World-wide Field Of Early Childhood Education.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- Bridges Early Childhood Ed First Opened In 2001 Offering Professional Preschool And Pre-k Programs. We Have Since Grown Into Three Campuses. We Now Proudly Offer The Best In Infant And Toddler Programs, Preschool, Pre-k, Beginder garten, Private Kindergarten, Summer Programs, Young Leaders Club, Specialty Classes, Lunch Bunch And Extended Day Opportunities. Bridges Children Love Their School Because It'S Safe, Comfortable, Respectful, And Educationally Rich. Our Hands-on, Hands-in Programs Include Science Experiments, Cooking Projects, And Gardening Activities. We Integrate Primary Spanish And Sign Language, Music And Movement, Children's Literature, Zoo Phonics, Dramatic Play, Story Time, And Ample Outside Time On Our Adventure Playgrounds. We Model And Teach Appropriate Social Skills, Communication Skills, Discipline, Assertiveness Training, And Problem Solving Skills. All Of Bridges' Teachers And Staff Have, Or Are Finishing Degrees In Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Or Child Related Field. Bridges Is Growing In Popularity Among Colleges And Universities For Our Innovative, Developmentally Appropriate Environments, That Are Among The Very Best In The World-wide Field Of Early Childhood Education.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bridges Early Childhood Education?
The application deadline for Bridges Early Childhood Education is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Bridges Early Childhood Education located?
Bridges Early Childhood Education is located in the Encanto Neighborhood neighborhood of Mesa, AZ.
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