Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
McDowell Mtn Ranch KinderCare
About the School
- 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 Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2000
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & 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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Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 863 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 19
Catholic
9701 E Bell Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 634-8200
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
14684 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-9442
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
13940 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-5512
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-K | 140 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
15152 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 391-1264
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 307 students
Alternative School (Christian)
13831 N 94th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 860-9500
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 863 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 19
Catholic
9701 E Bell Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 634-8200
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Special Education School
11130 E. Cholla St., H-100
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 391-3901
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 36 students
Special Education School
17800 N. Perimeter Dr #110
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 767-8659
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 71 students
Special Education School
9590 E Shea Blvd Bldg C
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 860-1339
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Seventh Day Adventist
7410 E Sutton Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 948-3300
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: NS-1
9606 E Kalil Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(520) 503-2303
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Special Education School
11130 E. Cholla St., H-100
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 391-3901
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 36 students
Special Education School
17800 N. Perimeter Dr #110
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 767-8659
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 71 students
Special Education School
9590 E Shea Blvd Bldg C
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 860-1339
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: K-6
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
9375 E. Shea Blvd. Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 788-2672
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
14684 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-9442
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
13940 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-5512
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-K | 140 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
15152 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 391-1264
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 307 students
Alternative School (Christian)
13831 N 94th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 860-9500
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: NS | 123 students
Sports: 2
Daycare / Preschool
8433 E Raintree Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 948-4533
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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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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