Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Valley Child Care & Learning Center - Elementary Mirage
About the School
- If you're looking for a family-oriented, licensed daycare facility for your baby or toddler, look no further than the Valley Child Care & Learning Center location in El Mirage, AZ. We provide infant and toddler care services for young families, working parents and guardians in the West Valley! At our reliable child care facility, you will find age-appropriate curriculum designed for up to five-years of age.
- Our learning centers are centered around each age group and key motor skill development to prepare your child for kindergarten.
- Take advantage of our free campus tours at our El Mirage child care facility!.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Sharon Anderson
Application URL
School Notes
- Enjoy fixed daily and weekly rates for your infant or toddler care
- Drop-off and pick-up times are anywhere between 6 AM and 6 PM
- We do not charge you a registration fee
- All staff is subject to strict background checks including fingerprinting
- Each staff member is also First-Aid/CPR certified in th event of emergencies
- Your child will have access to free diapers, breakfasts, lunches and snacks
- Ask us about our optional music or dance programs
- We are fully licensed by Arizona DES credentials
- Your child will have fun learning in all of our learning centers built for their age and developmental growth
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Valley Child Care & Learning Center - Elementary Mirage?
The application deadline for Valley Child Care & Learning Center - Elementary Mirage is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Valley Child Care & Learning Center - Elementary Mirage is Our Lady Of The Sun Catholic Church (2.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Surprise KinderCare (3.4 miles away)
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Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: Inquire with school | 21 students
Alternative School
13940 W Meeker Blvd # 115/ # 180
Sun City West, AZ 85375
(818) 400-5020
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 38 students
Catholic
12546 W Peoria Ave
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 213-5478
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 51 students
Catholic
12252 N 111th Ave
Youngtown, AZ 85363
(352) 232-1570
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: K-12
Alternative School (Christian)
15175 W Mondell Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 252-1460
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
15415 West Bell Rd.
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 975-1592
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 38 students
Catholic
12546 W Peoria Ave
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 213-5478
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 51 students
Catholic
12252 N 111th Ave
Youngtown, AZ 85363
(352) 232-1570
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 78 students
Special Education School
8155 W Thunderbird Rd
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 209-1000
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students
Special Education School
18001 N 79th Ave Ste B42
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 773-2774
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 392 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
6815 W. Cactus Road
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 937-5090
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 38 students
Catholic
12546 W Peoria Ave
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 213-5478
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 51 students
Catholic
12252 N 111th Ave
Youngtown, AZ 85363
(352) 232-1570
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: K-12
Alternative School (Christian)
15175 W Mondell Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 252-1460
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 172 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
8815 W Peoria Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 878-8035
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: K-5
Avg. class size: 20 students
Baptist
17475 W Bell Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 544-3498
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
15415 West Bell Rd.
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 975-1592
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 172 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
8815 W Peoria Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 878-8035
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: PK | 80 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
17525 W Bell Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 544-4608
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
Montessori School
14801 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 776-2322
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
7619 W Thunderbird Rd
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 487-9600
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12907 W Greenway Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7400
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7400
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 782 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13500 N El Mirage Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7200
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7200
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 722 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
(Math: 29%)
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13700 W Greenway Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7750
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7750
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 797 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16011 N Dysart Rd
Surprise, AZ 85378
(623) 974-4959
Surprise, AZ 85378
(623) 974-4959
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,049 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11425 N Dysart Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7500
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7500
1.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 1,471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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