Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Center -kierland
About the School
- 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 Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1994
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
100 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 39%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition & 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
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.
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Center -kierland vs. Scottsdale KinderCare
The nearest high school to Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Center -kierland is Devereux (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. John Xxiii Catholic School Community (0.8 miles away)
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Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 587 students
Catholic
16235 N 60th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 905-0939
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 3
5656 E. Greenway
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 996-7002
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Montessori School
6402 E Voltaire Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 998-0024
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
16605 N. 56th St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 765-1440
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Special Education School
6436 E Sweetwater Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(800) 345-1292
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Special Education School
6436 E Sweetwater Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(800) 345-1292
Distance: 1.7 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: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 128 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5334 E Thunderbird Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 944-2220
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,033 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
14400 N Tatum Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 992-5100
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 240 students
4848 E Cactus Road, Ste 505-897
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 660-6474
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 587 students
Catholic
16235 N 60th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 905-0939
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 3
5656 E. Greenway
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 996-7002
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Special Education School
6436 E Sweetwater Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(800) 345-1292
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 128 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5334 E Thunderbird Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 944-2220
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Seventh Day Adventist
7440 E Sutton Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 991-6705
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 587 students
Catholic
16235 N 60th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 905-0939
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 3
5656 E. Greenway
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 996-7002
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Montessori School
6402 E Voltaire Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 998-0024
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
16605 N. 56th St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 765-1440
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 128 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5334 E Thunderbird Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 944-2220
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6010 E Acoma Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7100
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7100
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-6
North Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16406 N 61st Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6400
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6400
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 535 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Sandpiper Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6724 E Hearn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6300
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6300
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Horizon High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5601 E Greenway Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 1,767 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
West-mec - Horizon High School
Vocational School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5601 E Greenway Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12
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