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 Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1996
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and 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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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Red Mountain Montessori Academy
Montessori School
6426 E Mcdowell Rd
Mesa, AZ 85215
(480) 654-1124
Mesa, AZ 85215
(480) 654-1124
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Bridges Early Childhood Education
Daycare / Preschool
1201 N 66th St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 274-3437
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 274-3437
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
6659 E University Dr
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 833-1983
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 833-1983
3.1 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Noahs Ark Preschool ![Noahs Ark Preschool Photo]( "Noahs Ark Preschool Photo")
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
2745 North 32nd Street
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 325-0687
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 325-0687
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 37 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Mesa Christian Academy
(Christian)
7918 E 1st Ave
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 641-1970
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 641-1970
4.2 miles
Gr: K-11 | 31 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6659 E University Dr
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 833-1983
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 833-1983
3.1 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Mesa Christian Academy
(Christian)
7918 E 1st Ave
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 641-1970
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 641-1970
4.2 miles
Gr: K-11 | 31 students
719 N Stapley Dr
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 962-5003
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 962-5003
5.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Pieceful Solutions Llc
Special Education School
5222 E Baseline Rd, Ste 108
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 309-4792
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 309-4792
6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 169 students
2055 S Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 275-2212
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 275-2212
6.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 160 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6659 E University Dr
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 833-1983
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 833-1983
3.1 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Mesa Christian Academy
(Christian)
7918 E 1st Ave
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 641-1970
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 641-1970
4.2 miles
Gr: K-11 | 31 students
3257 E University Dr
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 830-1724
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 830-1724
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Adobe Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
9910 E Adobe Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 688-5416
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 688-5416
5.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 15 students
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
5.4 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 125 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Red Mountain Montessori Academy
Montessori School
6426 E Mcdowell Rd
Mesa, AZ 85215
(480) 654-1124
Mesa, AZ 85215
(480) 654-1124
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Bridges Early Childhood Education
Daycare / Preschool
1201 N 66th St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 274-3437
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 274-3437
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Noahs Ark Preschool ![Noahs Ark Preschool Photo]( "Noahs Ark Preschool Photo")
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
2745 North 32nd Street
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 325-0687
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 325-0687
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 37 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
3257 E University Dr
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 830-1724
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 830-1724
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
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
5.4 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 125 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Las Sendas Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
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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