Desert Sun Child Development Center is a non-profit organization devoted to providing high quality early childhood education, from preschool to Kindergarten.
We emphasize the needs of the whole child through curriculum designed to address the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual areas of development.
We also recognize the need for parental involvement in their child's education. Accordingly, Desert Sun is dedicated to serving as a resource to parents as the primary educators of their children.
Desert Sun Child Development Center`s mission is to provide high quality education for young children and to assist parents in their role as primary educators of their children.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1978
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
81 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
41:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Susan Femiani
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Peg Brokaw, Founder of Desert Sun Child Development Center
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Desert Sun Child Development Center?
Desert Sun Child Development Center famous alumni include: Peg Brokaw, Founder of Desert Sun Child Development Center.
When is the application deadline for Desert Sun Child Development Center?
The application deadline for Desert Sun Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Montessori School
1230 N Gilbert Rd
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 890-1580
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 890-1580
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Gr: PK-7 | 125 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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Montessori International School ![Montessori International School Photo - Practicing writing in the MIS primary class.]( "Montessori International School Photo - Practicing writing in the MIS primary class.")
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1230 N Gilbert Rd
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(480) 890-1580
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 890-1580
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Daycare / Preschool
1815 W. Chandler Boulevard
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(480) 821-1234
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 821-1234
3.1 miles
Gr: NS-K
Montessori International School ![Montessori International School Photo - Practicing writing in the MIS primary class.]( "Montessori International School Photo - Practicing writing in the MIS primary class.")
Montessori School
1230 N Gilbert Rd
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 890-1580
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 890-1580
7.7 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 125 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Adobe West
Montessori School
2814 N Dodson
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-0356
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-0356
0.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 50 students
Alma Mesa KinderCare ![Alma Mesa KinderCare Photo - Alma Mesa KinderCare]( "Alma Mesa KinderCare Photo - Alma Mesa KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
2862 South Alma School Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 839-3997
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 839-3997
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Dominic Savio Academy
Special Education School
550 W Warner Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 659-5456
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 659-5456
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
St. Timothy Catholic School
(Catholic)
2520 S Alma School Road
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 775-2650
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 775-2650
1.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 175 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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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)
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Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 963-1900
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 963-1900
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 571 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Valley Christian Elementary School
(Christian)
6304 S Price Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
1.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 900 students Tuition listed
7541 S Willow Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
2.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 165 students
Accel East Campus
Special Education School
1430 E Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-9379
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-9379
3.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 61 students
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Location
Miles
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Adobe West
Montessori School
2814 N Dodson
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-0356
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-0356
0.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 50 students
St. Timothy Catholic School
(Catholic)
2520 S Alma School Road
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 775-2650
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 775-2650
1.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 175 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
HOPE Christian Academy
(Christian)
1125 N. Dobson Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 722-1445
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 722-1445
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Valley Christian Elementary School
(Christian)
6304 S Price Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
1.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 900 students Tuition listed
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Alma Mesa KinderCare ![Alma Mesa KinderCare Photo - Alma Mesa KinderCare]( "Alma Mesa KinderCare Photo - Alma Mesa KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
2862 South Alma School Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 839-3997
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 839-3997
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Dominic Savio Academy
Special Education School
550 W Warner Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 659-5456
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 659-5456
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
Bright Horizons Family Center
Daycare / Preschool
7660 S Research Dr
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 775-6607
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 775-6607
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
HOPE Christian Academy
(Christian)
1125 N. Dobson Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 722-1445
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 722-1445
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
FrenchAm Preschool
Special Program Emphasis
2031 N Arizona Ave, 2
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 681-6100
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 681-6100
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 34 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Summit Academy
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1560 W Summit Pl
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3475
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3475
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 1,181 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Pomeroy Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
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Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3700
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3700
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 512 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2207 N Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 855-6325
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 855-6325
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 386 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Dobson High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 W Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3000
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3000
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 899-9181
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 899-9181
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 716 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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