Our staff is passionate about educating and supporting your children as they develop and grow.
Our teachers are both educated and qualified and have a true passion for the learning of children.
Our team participates in biannual company professional development trainings in order to provide the best possible care and continue our education and training.
Quick Facts (2026)
- 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
2000
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to McDowell Mtn Ranch KinderCare Learning Center. We are excited to meet with you and your family. Our center offers a curriculum-based program that is designed to develop your whole child. Our hope is that you have an outstanding experience from the moment you walk into our school and decide to enroll with us.
- Our school has a keypad entry, the parents receive the entry code once they are enrolled with us. If anyone other than the parent picks the child up, they must provide us with a Government issued photo ID. All of our staff has their current Fingerprint Clearance Card, CPR, First Aid, and Food Handlers certifications.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- DES
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 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 McDowell Mtn Ranch KinderCare?
The application deadline for McDowell Mtn Ranch KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to McDowell Mtn Ranch KinderCare is Notre Dame Preparatory (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Camelback Desert School (2.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Scottsdale School (1.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Notre Dame Preparatory
(Catholic)
9701 E Bell Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 634-8200
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 634-8200
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 863 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Scottsdale School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
14684 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-9442
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-9442
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
13940 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-5512
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-5512
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-K Tuition listed
15152 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 391-1264
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 391-1264
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-K | 140 students Extracurrculars: 5
Scottsdale Child Care And Learning Center
Alternative School (Christian)
13831 N 94th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 860-9500
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 860-9500
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 307 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Notre Dame Preparatory
(Catholic)
9701 E Bell Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 634-8200
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 634-8200
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 863 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lexis Preparatory School ![Lexis Preparatory School Photo - Front of campus]( "Lexis Preparatory School Photo - Front of campus")
Special Education School
11130 E. Cholla St., H-100
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 391-3901
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 391-3901
2.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sierra Academy Of Scottsdale
Special Education School
17800 N. Perimeter Dr #110
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 767-8659
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 767-8659
2.9 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 36 students
The United School Of Autism
Special Education School
9590 E Shea Blvd Bldg C
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 860-1339
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 860-1339
3.3 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 71 students
Thunderbird Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
7410 E Sutton Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 948-3300
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 948-3300
4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lexis Preparatory School ![Lexis Preparatory School Photo - Front of campus]( "Lexis Preparatory School Photo - Front of campus")
Special Education School
11130 E. Cholla St., H-100
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 391-3901
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 391-3901
2.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sierra Academy Of Scottsdale
Special Education School
17800 N. Perimeter Dr #110
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 767-8659
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 767-8659
2.9 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 36 students
The United School Of Autism
Special Education School
9590 E Shea Blvd Bldg C
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 860-1339
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 860-1339
3.3 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 71 students
Pangaea Schoolhouse
(Christian)
9375 E. Shea Blvd. Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 788-2672
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 788-2672
3.5 miles
Gr: K-6 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Scottsdale School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
14684 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-9442
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-9442
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
13940 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-5512
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-5512
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-K Tuition listed
15152 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 391-1264
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 391-1264
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-K | 140 students Extracurrculars: 5
Scottsdale Child Care And Learning Center
Alternative School (Christian)
13831 N 94th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 860-9500
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 860-9500
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 307 students
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
8433 E Raintree Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 948-4533
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 948-4533
2.6 miles
Gr: NS | 123 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Desert Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10203 E Mcdowell Mountain Ranc
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1700
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1700
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Desert Canyon Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10203 E Mcdowell Mtn Ranch Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-4600
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-4600
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Cheyenne Traditional School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13636 N 100th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-5600
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-5600
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 953 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Redfield Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9181 E Redfield Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-4000
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-4000
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 420 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Copper Ridge School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10101 E Thompson Peak Pkwy
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1400
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1400
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 554 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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