Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Great Beginnings Christian Preschool
About the School
- Great Beginnings Preschool And Child Care has been providing the best in early childhood education and qualifty child care for over two decades.
- Our preschools are in Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria and Goodyear Arizona.
- Our programs are Christian based with most of our preschools being located on church campus's.
- Our incredible staff are why Great Beginnings continues to grow and why we are Arizona's home town preschool.
- We welcome you to call and tour one of our preschools today.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1990
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
115 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
47%
State avg.: 39%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Weekly rates vary based on age on child
Admissions Director
Preschool Director
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: To Love, Protect, Teach and Serve All Children As We Honor Our Lord's Command To Take The Good News To The Whole World.
- Great Beginnings Preschool and Childcare mission is "to love, protect, teach, and serve, all children as we honor God's command to take His Gospel to the whole world. Our preschool and child care facilities are located mostly on the campus's of local church's. Our two decades plus of providing exceptional care and education are why families throughout the valley of the sun have afforded us the honor and privelege of care for their children. We believe that in order to have the best outcome possible in early childhood education and care, we must always start with the best teachers possible. At Great Beginnings Preschool and Child Care we have the best teachers. We welcome you to call or stop by today to see for yourself just how special they are.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Great Beginnings Christian Preschool often compared to?
Great Beginnings Christian Preschool is often viewed alongside schools like Buckeye Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Great Beginnings Christian Preschool?
The application deadline for Great Beginnings Christian Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Great Beginnings Christian Preschool vs. Buckeye Christian Academy
The nearest high school and elementary school to Great Beginnings Christian Preschool is Victory Autism Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. John Vianney Catholic School (0.5 miles away)
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Special Education School
1781 N Central Ave
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 248-8624
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 515 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
539 E La Pasada Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 932-2434
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool
13003 W Mcdowell Rd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 935-9222
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
13746 W McDowell Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623) 535-1195
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 81 students
13185 W Thomas Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(713) 974-2066
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-11 | 135 students
Special Education School
1781 N Central Ave
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 248-8624
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 81 students
13185 W Thomas Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(713) 974-2066
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students
Catholic
3120 N 137 Ave
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 233-2777
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students
Catholic
3120 N 137th Ave
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 233-2777
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
3120 N 137th Ave
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 233-2777
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-11 | 135 students
Special Education School
1781 N Central Ave
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 248-8624
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 515 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
539 E La Pasada Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 932-2434
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 81 students
13185 W Thomas Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(713) 974-2066
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students
13201 West Thomas Road
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 536-1020
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School (Episcopal)
400 S Old Litchfield Road
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 935-7737
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 515 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
539 E La Pasada Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 932-2434
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool
13003 W Mcdowell Rd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 935-9222
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
13746 W McDowell Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623) 535-1195
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 152 students
Daycare / Preschool
13235 W. Thomas Road
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623) 536-8185
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students
13201 West Thomas Road
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 536-1020
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Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4400
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4400
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(623) 772-4500
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4500
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Gr: 5-8 | 351 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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(Math: 28% | Reading: 21%)
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Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4300
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4300
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Gr: 2-5 | 516 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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Charter School
Charter School
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(623) 932-6561
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-6561
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Charter School
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(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
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(602) 870-2000
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
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Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 134:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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