The Family School is a unique, nonprofit early childhood center.
We are committed to providing inclusive programming for young children with a wide range of abilities and needs and ongoing support to families.
We feature excellent toddler, preschool and kindergarten programs, follow up into the next setting, and morning and afternoon day-care for working families.
The Family School's mission is to provide quality preschool and kindergarten education to a diverse population of children and families.
We attend to a variety of children's needs to prevent school and family problems, including intense early intervention and follow-up programming for alumni.
The Family School addresses these issues directly by working with the children and their parents, giving them daily opportunities to interact with peers possessing more typical behaviors and experiences, and providing play therapy, behavior plans and psycho-educational testing by a psychologist.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 65 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 Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1992
Summer School Offered
Yes
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
Dedicated to Strong Children & Strong Families
Student Body
Total Students
65 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
64%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The Family School is a unique, nonprofit early childhood center. We are committed to providing inclusive programming for young children with a wide range of abilities and needs and ongoing support to families. We feature excellent toddler, preschool and kindergarten programs, follow up into the next setting, and morning and afternoon day-care for working families. The Family School's mission is to provide quality preschool and kindergarten education to a diverse population of children and families. We attend to a variety of children's needs to prevent school and family problems, including intense early intervention and follow-up programming for alumni. The Family School addresses these issues directly by working with the children and their parents, giving them daily opportunities to interact with peers possessing more typical behaviors and experiences, and providing play therapy, behavior plans and psycho-educational testing by a psychologist.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Family School?
The application deadline for The Family School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Family School located?
The Family School is located in the Downtown Phoenix neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.
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