Flagstaff Area
Child Care Providers
2010
CHOOSING CHILD CARE
Choosing the right child care is very important. You will
want to be sure that the provider you choose gives your
child individual, caring attention, and that you are
comfortable with the setting. You know your child better
than anyone else and can make the best possible choice.
You should visit at least three child care settings before
you make a final choice. It is important to spend time in
each setting watching how the provider works with
children and parents. Some key things to look for are:
 A positive relationship with children
 understanding of how children grow and learn
 a willingness to have you visit and participate in
your child’s care
The Staff
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Are there enough staff members per child?
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Does staff have training and experience?
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Has most staff been in the program for at least a
year?
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Does staff respect a child’s language and culture?
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Are they warm and friendly with children?
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Do they listen and talk positively with children?
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Do they treat children fairly?
The Learning Environment
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Are activities right for your child’s age?
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Are infants playing outside their cribs?
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Are children allowed to choose activities?
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Are children’s questions answered openly?
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Are children encouraged to solve problems and
make decisions?
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Are children enjoying activities?
ASKING QUESTIONS
When you visit a provider, here are some questions to ask
to help you make your choice.
The Basics
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What hours and days are you open?
What is the cost?
Do you charge a registration fee?
Is transportation available, do you charge a fee?
Do you provide meals and snacks?
What do the children do all day?
How do you handle behavior issues?
What will you do if my child becomes ill?
The Place
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Is it bright and cheerful?
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Are toys and equipment in a child’s reach?
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Are there enough toys and equipment for all
children?
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Is there space for active and quiet play?
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Can a child nap quietly and comfortably?
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Are snack and meals nutritious?
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Are meals served attractively?
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Is there an outdoor play area? Is it shaded?
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Is there outdoor play equipment?
Health & Safety
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Is it safe and clean both inside and outdoors?
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Are emergency procedures planned and posted?
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Is drinking water within a child’s reach?
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Do staff & children wash hands before eating?
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Does staff wash their hands and the changing area
after diapering?
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Are medicines and poisons in a locked cabinet?
The Children
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Do children seem to like and trust the adults?
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Do children seem happy and relaxed?
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Do children talk freely with each other?
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Do children relate well to each other?
The Parents
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Will the provider give you references?
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Do other parents using the care speak well of it?
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Are you made to feel welcome?
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May you visit any time unannounced?
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May you speak to the staff every day?
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May you participate in activities?
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Do you feel comfortable leaving your child here?
POSSIBLE RESOURCES FOR FAMILY ASSISTANCE
Arizona Dept of Economic Security Agency Names
Day Care Administration ......................... 774-5091
Vocational Rehabilitation ........................ 774-4147
Food Stamps & Public Assist (AFDC) .... 779-0327
Developmental Disabilities...................... 527-4445
Other possible resources
AZ Dept of Health Services ..................... 774-2707
Assoc. for Supportive Child Care ............ 779-4164
Child Care & Nutrition of AZ ................. 556-1548
Child Care Resource & Referral ....... 800-308-9000
Child Care Match USA ........................ 800-646-1108
Coconino Co. Health Dept....................... 779-5164
Feeding AZ Kids, Inc .............................. 527-8555
Governor’s Office for Children ............ 602-542-3191
National Association for the Education
of Young Children ......................... 800-424-2460
National Child Abuse Hotline .............. 800-422-4453
Navajo Nation Child Care Assist .......... 520-871-6566
Northland Family Help Center ................ 774-4503
Parents Anonymous ...... 779-9133 or 800-352-0528
ATTENTION PARENTS:
This is not a directory of all the child care providers in Flagstaff. This is a list that past child care
voucher participants have used. Please note that not all prices are listed, some prices may not be
accurate, and some providers have several child care schedules to offer with varying prices.
Please visit provider websites or call provider for the most current information and availability.
The Office of Student Life does not endorse these programs nor provide referrals.
ABUNDANT LIFE PRESCHOOL -updated 1/10
Leann Byrd, Director
Location: Christ Church of Flagstaff
3475 E. Soliere Ave.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
928-527-3900
http://www.ccof.net/index.php?/children/categories/C202
Directions: Located at Christ Church of Flagstaff
Ages: 12 months (walking) – Pre-K
Hours: 6:45am - 6:00pm Monday-Friday
Basic Fees weekly (full time: every day M-F)
1 yr - $150/week
2 yr -$135/week
3yr. through pre-k - $130/week
*different rates for just MWF or TTH care*
Sliding Fees: None
Drop-ins: No
Registration Fee: $72 per year
Education programs: preschool and pre-kindergarten; summer care;
summer camp program for school-aged children
Capacity: 81
AZ Department of Health Services licensed
THE ARK –updated 1/10
Location: Trinity Heights United Methodist Church
3600 North 4th Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
928-714-0667
www.thumc.com
Directions: Top of 4th street
Ages: 6 weeks through Preschool
Hours: 7:00am – 5:30pm Monday-Friday
Monthly Full time rates (M-F all day):
Infants - $605/week full days, $385/week half days
Toddlers (1-2yr) - $565/week full days, $340/week half days
Preschool - $575/week full days, $345/week half days
*Different rates for part-time and half-days*
Sliding Fees: “Parent Helper Rates”
Drop-Ins: None
Registration Fee: $80 annual non-refundable
Education Programs: preschool, full time or half-day; also 2, 3, or 5 days/week
preschool options; summer programs
Capacity: 9 infants, 17 toddlers, 19 2yr olds, 35 preschoolers
DES Certified
CHILDTIME CHILDREN’S CENTER -updated 01/10
Location:
109 E. Oak Ave.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928-773-1181
www.childtime.com
Directions: 1 block north of Flagstaff Medical Center
Ages: 6 weeks - 12 years
Hours: 6:30am - 6:00pm M-F
Basic Fees (weekly):
Infants - $150
Toddlers - $140
Preschool - $125
Drop-ins: Yes, if room, $12 per hour
Registration Fees: $65/yr; $35/summer
Education programs: 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. preschool,
Half-day & summer programs
Capacity: 116
DES Certified
Navajo Nation Certification
F.A.C.T.S. PROGRAM -updated 1/10
Locations: Following Elementary Schools: Christensen School, Cromer, Demiguel,
Killip, Kinsey, Knoles, Marshall, Sechrist, South
Beaver, Thomas, Puente de Hozho (formerly Weitzel), Luke
Description: "out of school time program"; offers field trips, computer classes,
homework clubs, sports and recreation, enrichment activities and clubs.
928- 527-6168
District Wide coordinator AJ Stapley
Ages: Kindergarten through 6th grade
Hours: 6:45am - 8:15am
3:00am -6:00pm
Basic Fees:
$3 per hour (on site payment)
Pre-payment is slightly cheaper
fees decrease if more than one child from the same family is enrolled
Sliding Fees: financial assistance through DES and Scholarships
Drop-ins: None
Registration Fee: $25
Education programs: summer care, snow days and holidays 7:30 am-6:00 pm
Capacity: varies on location
DES Certified; AZ Department of Health Services Licensed
Navajo Nation Licensed
FORESIGHT LEARNING CENTER -updated 1/10
Location:
8245 Koch Field Rd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
928-527-8337
www.foresightlearningcenter.com
Directions: 2 miles east of Flagstaff Mall
Ages: 2 - 6 years
Hours: 7:30am - 5:30pm M-F
Basic Fees (monthly):
Ranges from $$450 half days, to $599, full time (8hrs.)
*can provide flexible times and schedules*
Sliding Fees: 2nd child (10% discount); scholarships available
Drop-ins: Yes
Registration Fee: $75 annually and refundable deposit of month tuition
Education programs: preschool & kindergarten; private
pre-k &kindergarten; half-day & summer programs
Capacity: 45
DES Certified, NAEYC Accredited
HAVEN MONTESSORICHILDREN’S HOUSE -updated 1/10
Location:
621 W. Clay Ave.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928-522-0985
www.havenmontessori.org
Directions: just west of the Furniture Barn
Ages: 1 – 3 years, primary and elementary through 3rd grade
Hours: 7:30am - 5:00pm M-F
Basic Fees (monthly):
$500-725 tuition, before and after care $5/hour.
Sliding Fees: no
Drop-ins: no
Registration Fee: $75 annually and refundable deposit of month tuition
Education programs: preschool, kindergarten (charter), and private elementary
Capacity:
AZ Department of Health Services licensed
KILLIP E.M.P.A.C.T. PROGRAM --updated 1/10
(Empowering Parents and Children Together)
Location: Killip Elementary
2300 East 6th Avenue
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
928-773-4088
www.fusd.org/killip/empact
Directions: one block west of Fourth St., East Flagstaff
Ages: preschool 3-4 years; also birth to 3 years
Hours: 8am – 2:30pm Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday
8am-1pm Wednesdays; no classes on Fridays
Basic Fees: no fees for preschool or adult education, small fee for infant/toddler care.
Children under age 3 only accepted when you also have preschooler in
program. This is a family literacy program, in which an adult family member
attends to learn English or work towards their GED while the child attends preschool.
Please call for more details.
Education Programs: adult education and preschool, August through May
DES Certified
MT. CALVARY LUTHERAN PRE-SCHOOL--updated 1/10
Location: 2605 N. Fort Valley Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928-779-2352 ext: 17
www.mtcalvaryflagstaff.org
Directions: Located at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church
1/4 mile south of Northern Arizona museum
Ages: 3 - 5 years (must be toilet-trained)
Hours: 7:15am - 5:30pm M-F
Basic Fees (monthly):
Preschool only programs:
M-F 8:30am-11:30am, $280/month
M, W, F 8:30 – 11:30 AM $155/month
T, TH 8:30 – 11:30 AM $125/month
Extended care: $125/ week, or $30/day
Sliding Fees: lower price if pre-paid or additional children
Drop-ins: $30/day; $5/hr
Registration Fee: $50/child annual
Education programs: Preschool, half-days & summer programs
Capacity: 25 preschool
State-certified
MONTESSORI SCHOOLS OF FLAGSTAFF (Cedar) - updated 1/10
Location: 2212 E. Cedar
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
928-774-1600
www.flagmontessori.com
Directions: East Flagstaff
Ages: 7th and 8th grade (charter school)
Hours: 7:30am - 3:30 p.m.
Basic Fees: – None (charter school)
Sliding Fees: no
Drop-ins: no
Education programs: grades 7-8 charter school
No half days, summer programs, or before/after school care
Capacity: 58
AZ Department of Health Services licensed
MONTESSORI SCHOOLS OF FLAGSTAFF (Sunnyside) - updated 1/10
Location: 2025 N. East St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
928-779-1212
www.flagmontessori.com
Directions: At crossroads of 4th Ave. and East St.
Ages: 2 years – 6 years
Hours: 7:30am - 5:30pm M-F
Basic Fees (monthly):
$660/month full time (all day M-F)
$480/month morning only
*have varying rates for different hours*
Sliding Fees: 10% 2nd child discount
Drop-ins: no
Registration Fees: $95 each year
Education programs: kindergarten (5-6yr); half-day & summer programs
Capacity: 85
AZ Department of Health Services licensed
MONTESSORI OF FLAGSTAFF (Switzer) - updated 1/10
Location: 850 N. Locust
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928-226-1212
www.flagmontessori.com
Ages: 1st through 6th grades
Hours: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Basic Fees - students only (monthly):
$210 after school care only
(No charge for before school)
Sliding Fees: 10% discount for 2nd child
Drop-ins: no
Registration Fees: no
Education Programs: Charter school; after school programs
Capacity: 180
AZ Department of Health Services licensed
MONTESSORI OF FLAGSTAFF (West Side) - updated 1/10
Location: 575 W. University
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928-774-9502
www.flagmontessori.com
Directions: Walking distance due west of campus
Ages: ages 3 years to 6 years
Hours: 7:30am - 5:30pm
8:30am - 2:30pm Kindergarten
Basic Fees (monthly):
$610/month full time 7:30 to 5:30
$200/month for 8:30-2:30 instruction only
Sliding Fees: 10% discount 2nd child
Drop-ins: no
Registration Fees: $90/yr for Preschool, additional $40 fee for kindergarten
Education programs: Charter school; half-day programs
Capacity: 62
AZ Department of Health Services licensed
NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER - updated 1/10
Location: 3926 S. Walapai Lane
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928- 774-2993. Ext. 2
www.bethelbaptistflagstaff.org
Directions: 2 miles from south campus at Bethel Baptist Church
Ages: 1 yr - 5 yrs; up to 8yr in summer
Hours: 6:30am-6pm M-F; 9am-11:30am preschool
Basic Fees (weekly): $110- pre-pay $150- without pre pay
Sliding Fees: no
Registration Fee: $50/yr 1st child,
Education programs: preschool, pre-kindergarten, half-days for preschoolers, & summer
programs
Capacity: 81
DES Certified
PEACE LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL - updated 1/10
PRESCHOOL, EXTENDED CARE
Location: 3430 N. Fourth St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
928-526-9256
Directions: Corner of 4th & Linda Vista in E. Flagstaff
Ages: 2 yrs - 5th grade (must be toilet trained)
Hours: 6:45am - 6:00pm
Basic Fees (monthly): preschool 9am-11:30am
$260/month $132/weekly
Basic Fees (weekly): extended care
$72-107 Part time
$134-140 Full Time
Sliding Fees: Early payment discount (only on weekly fees)
Drop-ins: Only if registered
Registration & Materials Fee: $80/yr, $50/yr just drop-in
Education programs: preschool, before/after school programs, summer programs
Capacity: 100
AZ Department of Health Services licensed
ROCKHOUSE PLAYSCHOOL – updated 1 /10
Location: 414 W. Cherry Ave.
Flagstaff, AZ 86003-3266
928-774-1282
Directions: 1 mile north of campus (near downtown); near Flagstaff Public Library
Ages: 6 wks. - 5 yrs.
Hours: 6:45am - 6:00pm M-F
Basic Fees:
Infants $135/week
1 yr - $137
2 yr - $127
3yrs-5yrs - $113
Half day $18 (must be 3 yrs and up)
Daily rate $30 for any age
Sliding Fees: $5 off discount 2nd child, if full time
Drop-ins: No
Registration Fee: $45/child (semiannual)
Education programs: preschool, half-day & summer programs
Capacity: 102
DES Certified
Navajo Nation Certified
SQUIGGLE KIDZ - updated 1/10
Location: 2901 N. King St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
928-526-8764
www.squigglekidz.com
Directions: East Flagstaff; off 4th Street
Ages: 6 weeks-12 years
Hours: 6:30am - 6:30pm Monday-Friday, Saturday 7-4
Basic Fees (weekly):
Infant - $157.50
1-2yr - $142.50
3yr - $132.5
School age (6yr and up) - $97.50
Sliding Fees: None
Drop-ins: 24-hour notice or under special circumstances
Registration Fee: $40/yr individual; $68/yr family
Education programs: preschool (starting at 2 years)
Half-days & summer programs, transportation to and from school
Capacity: 119
DES Certified
YKIDS PRESCHOOL- updated 1/10
Location: 2800 S. Lonetree Rd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928-556-9622
www.flagstaffymca.org
Directions: Coconino Community College campus and Switzer Mesa
Ages: 2-5 years (toilet-trained)
Hours: 7:00am - 6:00pm Monday-Friday
Basic Fees (weekly):
$17 (half day) - $108 (full time)
Sliding Fees: 10% discount for 2nd child
Drop-ins: no
Registration Fee: $50/registration; $15/membership
Education programs: Preschool, half days, summer programs
Capacity: 54
AZ Department Health Services licensed
DES Certified
NAEYC Accreditation
HEAD START PROGRAMS
Head Start is a federal program for income eligible preschool children. The program is
operated by local non-profit organization and is free of charge to parents.
www.nacog.org
CLARK HOMES HEAD START -updated 2009
Location: 1000 N. Clark Circle
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928- 774-4021
Directions: North of Thorpe Park
Ages: 3 - 5 years
Hours: 8am-11:30 noon session; 12:30-4pm session; 8:00am- 4:00pm extended day
Capacity: 18 mornings, 18 afternoons
FEDERATED HEAD START - updated 2009
Location: 400 W. Aspen Ave.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928- 779-0233
Directions: Downtown behind Library
Ages: 3 - 5 years
Hours: 8am-12 noon session; 12-4pm session
Capacity: 40
COGDILL HEAD START - updated 2009
Location: 301 S. Paseo Del Flag
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928- 774-5552
Directions: Located @ Cogdill Recreation Center,
Near Kinsey Elementary
Ages: 3 - 5 years
Hours: 8am-12 noon session; 12-4pm session
Capacity: 66
PONDEROSA HEAD START -updated 2006
Location: 2500 N. First St.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
928-779-3244
Directions: behind Ponderosa Park
Ages: 3 - 5 years (toilet trained)
Hours: 8am-11:30 noon session; 12:30-4pm session
Capacity: 131
SILER HEAD START - updated 2009
Location: 3581 N. Fanning Dr.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
928- 526-1069
Directions: near Thomas Elementary School
Ages: 3 - 5 years
Hours: 8am-11:30 noon session; 12:30-4pm session
Capacity: 72
FLAGSTAFF EARLY HEAD START - updated 2009
Location: 3401 N. Fourth St.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
928- 214-8461
Directions: attached to Weitzel Elementary
Ages: 0-3 years
Hours: 8am-4pm
Capacity: 10
Flagstaff Head Start Centers
Clark Homes
1000 N. Clark Circle
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-4021
clarkhomes@nacog.org
Cogdill
301 S. Paseo Del Flag
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-5552
Cogdill@nacog.org
Flagstaff Early Head Start
3401 N. 4th St
(928) 214-8461
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
flagehs@nacog.org
Ponderosa
2500 N. 1st St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 779-3244
ponderosa@nacog.org
Ponderosa Home Base
2500 N. 1st St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 779-3244
ponderosa@nacog.org
Siler
3551N. Fanning
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 526-1069
siler@nacog.org
Siler Home Base
3551 N. Fanning
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 526-1069
siler@nacog.org
Grand Canyon
1825 N. Main
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-0385
grandcanyon@nacog.org
Central
121 E. Aspen Ave.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-9504
hs@nacog.org
Federated
400 W. Aspen
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-0233
federated@nacog.org
Box 6015
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-6015
(located in the lower level of the
Student Union)
928-523-5181
nau.edu/studentlife