Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Centers has been providing quality Scottsdale day care and early education to area families for over 10 years.
We celebrate your child as a unique and precious God given being.
Our staff is dedicated to providing a nurturing place where children can build a foundation for continued learning.
We believe a feeling of self worth is one of the greatest attributes that we can instill in your little one.
It is our desire to teach children values and skills for living: how to make good choices, work independently, display proper manners, how to take responsibility, sharing, empathy, caring honesty, and respect.
At Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Centers we believe in age-appropriate learning based on the philosophy of a structured learning environment with the ability for creative expression.
Before a child can create, he must learn basic skills, such as holding a crayon, using scissors, and following directions.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1994
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
100 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten schedules are flexible, and tuition is based upon your child\'s attendance!
Admissions Director
Ricole Scheffe, Cher Ristvedt, & Amy Amundson
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Center -kierland often compared to?
Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Center -kierland is often viewed alongside schools like Scottsdale KinderCare by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Center -kierland?
The application deadline for Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Center -kierland is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Center -kierland located?
Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Center -kierland is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ. There are 8 other private schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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