Great Beginnings Preschool And Child Care has been providing the best in early childhood education and qualifty child care for over two decades.
Our preschools are in Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria and Goodyear Arizona.
Our programs are Christian based with most of our preschools being located on church campus's.
Our incredible staff are why Great Beginnings continues to grow and why we are Arizona's home town preschool.
We welcome you to call and tour one of our preschools today.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1990
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
115 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
47%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Weekly rates vary based on age on child
Admissions Director
Preschool Director
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: To Love, Protect, Teach and Serve All Children As We Honor Our Lord's Command To Take The Good News To The Whole World.
- Great Beginnings Preschool and Childcare mission is "to love, protect, teach, and serve, all children as we honor God's command to take His Gospel to the whole world. Our preschool and child care facilities are located mostly on the campus's of local church's. Our two decades plus of providing exceptional care and education are why families throughout the valley of the sun have afforded us the honor and privelege of care for their children. We believe that in order to have the best outcome possible in early childhood education and care, we must always start with the best teachers possible. At Great Beginnings Preschool and Child Care we have the best teachers. We welcome you to call or stop by today to see for yourself just how special they are.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Great Beginnings Christian Preschool often compared to?
Great Beginnings Christian Preschool is often viewed alongside schools like Grace Fellowship Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Great Beginnings Christian Preschool?
The application deadline for Great Beginnings Christian Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: Great Beginnings Christian Preschool vs. Grace Fellowship Academy
The nearest high school and elementary school to Great Beginnings Christian Preschool is Victory Autism Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. John Vianney Catholic School (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Victory Autism Academy
Special Education School
1781 N Central Ave
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 248-8624
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 248-8624
0.4 miles
Gr: K-11 | 135 students
St. John Vianney Catholic School ![St. John Vianney Catholic School Photo]( "St. John Vianney Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
539 E La Pasada Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 932-2434
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 932-2434
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 515 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
13003 W Mcdowell Rd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 935-9222
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 935-9222
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Goodyear KinderCare ![Goodyear KinderCare Photo - Welcome to Palm Valley KinderCare!]( "Goodyear KinderCare Photo - Welcome to Palm Valley KinderCare!")
Daycare / Preschool
13746 W McDowell Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623) 535-1195
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623) 535-1195
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
13185 W Thomas Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(713) 974-2066
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(713) 974-2066
1.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 81 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Victory Autism Academy
Special Education School
1781 N Central Ave
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 248-8624
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 248-8624
0.4 miles
Gr: K-11 | 135 students
13185 W Thomas Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(713) 974-2066
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(713) 974-2066
1.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 81 students
John Paul Ii Catholic High School
(Catholic)
3120 N 137 Ave
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 233-2777
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 233-2777
2.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students
St. John Paul Ii Catholic High School
(Catholic)
3120 N 137th Ave
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 233-2777
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 233-2777
2.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students
St. John Paul Ii Roman Catholic High School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
3120 N 137th Ave
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 233-2777
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 233-2777
2.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Victory Autism Academy
Special Education School
1781 N Central Ave
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 248-8624
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 248-8624
0.4 miles
Gr: K-11 | 135 students
St. John Vianney Catholic School ![St. John Vianney Catholic School Photo]( "St. John Vianney Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
539 E La Pasada Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 932-2434
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 932-2434
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 515 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
13185 W Thomas Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(713) 974-2066
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(713) 974-2066
1.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 81 students
13201 West Thomas Road
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 536-1020
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 536-1020
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students
400 S Old Litchfield Road
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 935-7737
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 935-7737
2.6 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 90 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John Vianney Catholic School ![St. John Vianney Catholic School Photo]( "St. John Vianney Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
539 E La Pasada Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 932-2434
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 932-2434
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 515 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
13003 W Mcdowell Rd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 935-9222
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 935-9222
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Goodyear KinderCare ![Goodyear KinderCare Photo - Welcome to Palm Valley KinderCare!]( "Goodyear KinderCare Photo - Welcome to Palm Valley KinderCare!")
Daycare / Preschool
13746 W McDowell Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623) 535-1195
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623) 535-1195
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
13235 W. Thomas Road
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623) 536-8185
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623) 536-8185
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 152 students
13201 West Thomas Road
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 536-1020
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 536-1020
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 W La Canada Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4400
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4400
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1406 N Central Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4500
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4500
0.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 351 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
(Math: 28% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
540 E La Pasada Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4300
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4300
0.5 miles
Gr: 2-5 | 516 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
510 N Central Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-6561
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-6561
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1035 E. Van Buren Street, Suit
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 134:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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