The staff and parents at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Preschool is dedicated to providing a Christ-centered foundation of life-long learners in a safe, healthy, nurturing environment.
St. Joan of Arc Preschool’s philosophy is based on the Reggio Emilia approach to education.
We believe all children to be capable competent active participants with equal rights, and are co-constructors of their own knowledge.
They deserve authentic open ended, God created natural materials that provoke meaningful interactions, creativity, and learning.
These positive early learning experiences translate into future school and personal success.
School success is heavily dependent on the child’s self-esteem and positive attitude toward the learning process.
Young children learn best by doing. Young learners require active thinking and experimenting to understand how things work and to learn firsthand about the world in which they live.
Play provides this foundation for learning. Play is the work of the young child.
St. Joan of Arc Preschool believes that the acquisition of Catholic Christian values leads to a more spiritually balanced human being.
It is these values that will guide a child throughout his/her whole life.
This Preschool strives to not only instill a lifetime love of learning, but a love of the Lord as well.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Year Founded
1979
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
55 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
State avg.: 38%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Logo polos logo dresses navy or khaki pants
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Risen Christ
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Fr. Robert D. Skagen - Founding pastor -
- Bishop Thomas J. O’Brien - Former Bishop of the Diocese -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from St. Joan Of Arc Preschool?
St. Joan Of Arc Preschool famous alumni include: Fr. Robert D. Skagen - Founding pastor and Bishop Thomas J. O’Brien - Former Bishop of the Diocese.
When is the application deadline for St. Joan Of Arc Preschool?
The application deadline for St. Joan Of Arc Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Joan Of Arc Preschool located?
St. Joan Of Arc Preschool is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 17 other private schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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