Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Recker-McDowell KinderCare
About the School
- Our staff has a total of 110 years of experience combined in early childcare as well as having an average tenure of 5 years at KinderCare with a few staff members teaching for over 10 years.
- Our team strives for excellence through continuing education with biannual company professional development trainings.
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
1996
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to your Recker/McDowell KinderCare. We are excited to meet you and your family! Our school is a fun filled learning environment that enjoys teaching all ages. The kids are engaged throughout the day in fun and stimulating activities, and often don't want to leave at the end of the day!
- All of our teachers are First Aid and CPR certified. We have a self locking front door along with key pad entry that changes semi-annual. We also offer age appropriate playgrounds with supervision at all times. We thrive for a clean and safe place of learning.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: French
- Accreditations: NAC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- DES, PIMA Maricopa Indian Reservation
- 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 Recker-McDowell KinderCare?
The application deadline for Recker-McDowell KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Recker-McDowell KinderCare is Faith Christian School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Red Mountain Montessori Academy (0.8 miles away)
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Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Montessori School
6426 E Mcdowell Rd
Mesa, AZ 85215
(480) 654-1124
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
1201 N 66th St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 274-3437
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Christian
6659 E University Dr
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 833-1983
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
2745 North 32nd Street
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 325-0687
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: K-11 | 31 students
Christian
7918 E 1st Ave
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 641-1970
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Christian
6659 E University Dr
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 833-1983
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: K-11 | 31 students
Christian
7918 E 1st Ave
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 641-1970
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 98 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum
719 N Stapley Dr
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 962-5003
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 169 students
Special Education School
5222 E Baseline Rd, Ste 108
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 309-4792
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 160 students
Specialized Curriculum
2055 S Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 275-2212
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Christian
6659 E University Dr
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 833-1983
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: K-11 | 31 students
Christian
7918 E 1st Ave
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 641-1970
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
3257 E University Dr
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 830-1724
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
9910 E Adobe Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 688-5416
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 125 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
1230 N Gilbert Rd
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 890-1580
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Montessori School
6426 E Mcdowell Rd
Mesa, AZ 85215
(480) 654-1124
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
1201 N 66th St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 274-3437
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
2745 North 32nd Street
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 325-0687
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
3257 E University Dr
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 830-1724
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 125 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
1230 N Gilbert Rd
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 890-1580
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Las Sendas Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
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3120 N Red Mtn
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8725
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8725
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 645 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
K-8 Stem Academy At Red Mountain Ranch
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6650 E Raftriver St
Mesa, AZ 85215
(480) 472-7900
Mesa, AZ 85215
(480) 472-7900
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 473 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Mendoza Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5831 E Mclellan Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-2000
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-2000
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Shepherd Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1407 N Alta Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-1800
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-1800
1.8 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 581 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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