The staff at the Ocotillo KinderCare are genuinely passionate about educating and nurturing children.
The average tenure of our staff is five years at our center and ten years in the early childhood field.
The majority of our teachers have their Child Development Associate's Credentials, Associate's of Arts or Bachelor's of Arts Degrees in Education, as well as several still currently in college completing their degrees.
Our team strives for continued excellence. We are part of the Quality First Program as well as working toward our NAC Accreditation.
The teachers are excited and committed to making a difference in the lives of children.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1996
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to the Ocotillo KinderCare in Chandler, Arizona. We are so
very excited to have the opportunity to meet you and your family.
We believe in providing the very best in Early Childhood Education.
We develop the whole child in all areas of social, emotional,
cognitive and physical development.
Our School cultivates a close knit, family atmosphere. We love our children as if they were our very own. Our promise to you is that we will provide a loving, safe, nurturing environment, where your children will blossom into confident learners. Our teachers have many years of experience in Early Childhood Education as well as varied academic backgrounds. Consistency is so important for children, and the majority of our teachers have worked together for many years. So you can count on the same passionate, loving individuals to greet you every day. - Health and safety is our number one priority. We have an onsite Heath and Safety Coordinator who is responsible for making sure all safety rules and regulations are followed daily. We also have a keypad entry system which only allows approved access into our building. All of our staff is First Aid and CPR certified as well.
- Hours Of Operation: 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Spanish
- Accreditations: NAC, Others - other_accreditations
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- NACCRRA, DES, Gila River (tribal), SERVA, and other Tribal subsidies
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Queen Creek KinderCare?
The application deadline for Queen Creek KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Queen Creek KinderCare located?
Queen Creek KinderCare is located in the Ocotillo Association neighborhood of Chandler, AZ. There are 1 other private schools located in Ocotillo Association.
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