Flagstaff
Child Care Providers
2006-2007 Directory
NAU Child Care Resources
Office of Student Life
(928)523-5181
CHOOSING CHILD CARE
Choosing the right child care is 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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Have 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?
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What is the cost?
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Do you charge a registration fee?
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Is transportation available, do you charge a fee?
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Do you provide meals and snacks?
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What do the children do all day?
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How do you handle behavior issues?
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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 menus 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 everyday?
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May you participate in activities?
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Do you feel comfortable leaving your child here?
ATTENTION PARENTS:
This is NOT a directory of all the eligible childcare providers in Flagstaff. This directory only
provides a list of programs and providers that past voucher recipients have used. In addition,
these providers are generally located near the NAU campus. Please note that not all prices are
listed, as many providers have several childcare schedules to offer with varying prices. The
Office of Student Life does not endorse these programs nor provide referrals.
ABUNDANT LIFE PRESCHOOL -updated 2006
Location: 3475 E. Soliere
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Phone: 527-3900
Directions: Located at Christ Church of Flagstaff
Ages: 12 months (walking) – Pre Kindergarten
Hours: 6:00am - 6:00pm Monday-Friday
Basic Fees weekly (full time: every day M-F)
1 yr - $130
2 yr -$120
3yr thru PreK - $120
*different rates for just MWF or TTH care*
Sliding Fees: None
Drop-ins: No
Registration Fee: pro-rated based on date; $22.50-60
Education programs: Preschool and Pre- Kindergarten; Summer care; Summer camp program
for school-aged children
Capacity: 81
DES Certified
THE ARC-updated 2006
Location: Trinity Heights United Methodist Church
3600 North 4th Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Phone: 714-0667
Directions: Top of 4th street at dead end
Ages: 6 weeks through Preschool
Hours: 7:00am – 5:30pm Monday-Friday
Monthly Full time rates (M-F all day):
Infants - $575
Toddlers (1-2yr) - $520
Preschool - $525
*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 ½ days; also
2, 3, or 5 days/week preschool options; Summer programs
Capacity: 7 infants, 25 toddlers, 18 preschoolers
DES Certified
CHILDTIME CHILDREN’S CENTER-updated 2006
Location: 109 E. Oak Ave.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
773-1181
Directions: 1 block north of Flagstaff Medical Center
Ages: 6 weeks - 12 years
Hours: 6:30am - 6:00pm M-F
Basic Fees (weekly):
Infants - $140
Toddlers - $130
Preschool - $118
Sliding Fees: 2nd child discount 10%
Drop-ins: Yes, if room, $12 per hour
Registration Fees: $65/yr; $35/summer
Education programs: 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. preschool,
Half days & Summer programs
Capacity: 116
DES Certified
Navajo Nation Certification
F.A.C.T. S. PROGRAM-updated 2006
Locations: Following Elementary Schoosl: Christensen School, Cromer, Demiguel,
Killip, Kinsey, Knoles, Marshall, Sechrist, South
Beaver, Thomas, Puente de Hozho (formerly Weitzel)
Description: "out of school time program"; offers field trips, computer classes, homework clubs,
sports and recreation, enrichment activities and clubs.
Phone: District Wide coordinator Julie Paschal - 527-6168
F.A.C.T.S. Program Director Reginald Jackson Sr. 527-6180
Ages: Kindergarten through 6th grade
Hours: 6:45am - 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
Drop-ins: None
Registration Fee: $75/lifetime registration
Education programs: Summer care, snow days and
holidays
Capacity: varies on location
DES Certified; DHS Licensed
Navajo Nation Licensed
FORESIGHT LEARNING CENTER - updated 2006
Location: 8245 Koch Field Rd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Phone: 527-8337
Directions: 2 miles east of Flagstaff Mall
Ages: 2 - 6 years
Hours: 7:30am - 5:30pm M-F
Basic Fees (monthly):
Range from $133 to $524; part-time to full-time
*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 1mth tuition
Education programs: Preschool & Kindergarten; Private
Pre-K & Kindergarten; Half day programs & Summer programs
Capacity: 45
DES Certified, NAEYC Accredited
KILLIP EM.P.A.C.T. PROGRAM -updated 2005
(Empowering Parents and Children Together)
Location: Killip Elementary
2300 East 6th Avenue
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Phone: 773-4088
Directions: Off 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. Must be eligible for program. This is a Family
Literacy Program, in which an adult family member
attends to learn English or work towards their GED while
child attends preschool. Call for more details.
Education Programs: Adult Education and Preschool,
August through May DES Certified
LIVING CHRIST PRESCHOOL - updated 2005
Location: 6401 N. Hwy. 89
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Phone: 526-8601
Directions: 1 mile north of Mall at Living Christ Church
Ages: 3 - 4 years (must be toilet trained)
Hours: 9:00 - 11:30am (3 yr. olds) Tue & Thurs
8:30 - 11:30am (4 yr. olds) Mon & Fri
8:30am - 12:30pm (4 yrs.) Wed
Basic Fees (monthly):
$135 4-year-olds
$90 3-year-olds
Sliding Fees: No
Drop-Ins: None
Registration and Craft Fee: $85/yr (non-refund.)
Education programs: Christian Preschool
Capacity: 20, 3-yr-olds and 24, 4-yr-olds
MT. CALVARY LUTHERAN PRE-SCHOOL-updated 2006
Location: 2605 N. Fort Valley Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Phone: 779-2352 ext:17
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:
Preschool only programs:
m-f 830-1130 270/month
M,W,F 8:30 – 11:30 AM $150/month
T, TH 8:30 – 11:30 AM $120/month
Extended care: $120/week
Sliding Fees: Lower price if pre-paid or additional children
Drop-ins: $27/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 2005
Location: 2212 E. Cedar
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Phone: 774-1600
Directions: East Flagstaff
Ages: 7th and 8th grade (charter school)
Hours: 7:30am - 3:30 p.m.
Basic Fees: – None (charter school)
Sliding Fees: None
Drop-ins: None
Education programs: grades 7-8 charter school
No Half days & No Summer Programs, no before/after
school care
Capacity: 58
MONTESSORI SCHOOLS OF FLAGSTAFF (Sunnyside) - updated 2006
Location: 2025 N. East St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Phone: 779-1212
Directions: At crossroads of 4th Ave. and East St.
Ages: 2 years – 6 years
Hours: 7:30am - 5:30pm M-F
Basic Fees (monthly):
$610/month full time (all day m-f)
$430/month morning only
*have varying rates for different hours*
Sliding Fees: 10% 2nd child discount
Drop-ins: None
Registration Fees: $90 each year
Education programs: Kindergarten (5-6yr); Half days & Summer programs
Capacity: 85
State Certified
MONTESSORI OF FLAGSTAFF (Switzer) - updated 2005
Location: 850 N. Locust
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Phone: 226-1212
Ages: 1st through 6th grades
Hours: 7:30am - 5:30pm
Basic Fees - students only (monthly):
$190 after school care only
$230 before and after school care
Sliding Fees: None
Drop-ins: None
Registration Fees: None
Education Programs: Charter school; after school programs
Capacity: 180
State Certified
MONTESSORI OF FLAGSTAFF (West Side) - updated 2006
Location: 575 W. University
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Phone: 774-9502
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: None
Registration Fees: $90/yr for Preschool, additional $40 fee for kindergarten
Education programs: Charter school; Half day programs
Capacity: 62
State Certified
NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER - updated 2006
Location: 3926 S. Walapai Ln
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Phone: 774-2993
Directions: 2 miles from south campus @ Bethel
Baptist Church
Ages: 1 yr - 5 yrs year round; up to 8yr in summer
Hours: 6:30am-6pm M-F; 9am-11:30am Preschool
Basic Fees (weekly): $100
Sliding Fees: None
Drop-ins: Depend on availability
Registration Fee: $40/yr 1st child, $20 each addt’l
Education programs: Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten
Half days for preschoolers, & Summer programs
Capacity: 81
DES Certified
PEACE LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL - updated 2006
PRESCHOOL, EXTENDED CARE
Location: 3430 N. Fourth St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Phone: 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
$134-256/month
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
ADHS Licensed
ROCKHOUSE PLAYSCHOOL - updated 2006
Location: 414 W. Cherry Ave.
Flagstaff, AZ 86003-3266
Phone: 774-1282
Directions: 1 mile north of campus (near downtown); close to public library
Ages: 6 wks. - 5 yrs.
Hours: 6:45am - 6:00pm M-F
Basic Fees:
Infants $135/week
1 yr - $130
2 yr - $121
3yrs-5yrs - $108
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: $40/child or $55/family (semiannual)
Education programs: Preschool, Half days & Summer programs
Capacity: 102
DES Certified
Navajo Nation Certified
SQUIGGLE KIDZ - updated 2006
Location: 2901 N. King St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Phone: 526-8764
Directions: East Flagstaff; off 4th Street
Ages: 6 weeks-12 years
Hours: 6:30am - 6:30pm Monday-Friday
Basic Fees (weekly):
Infant - $127.50
1-2yr - $117.50
3yr - $107.5
School age (6yr and up) - $97.50
Sliding Fees: None
Drop-ins: 24 hour notice or under special circumstances
Registration Fee: $40/yr individual; $50/yr family
Education programs: Preschool (starting at 2 years)
Half days & Summer programs
Capacity: 119
DES Certified
YKIDS PRESCHOOL - updated 2006
Location: 2800 S. Lonetree
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Phone: 226-4227
Directions: On Coconino Community College campus
Ages: 2-5 yrs (toilet-trained)
Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday-Friday
Basic Fees (weekly):
$17 (half day) - $108 (full time)
*works with parents' schedule
Sliding Fees: 10% discount 2nd child
Drop-ins: No
Registration Fee: $50/registration; $15/membership
Education programs: Preschool, half days, summer programs
Capacity: 54
DES Certified
NAEYC accreditation in progress
SMALL GROUP HOMES
Small Group Homes are residences licensed to care for children.
VAIL GROUP HOME - updated 2006
Only summer and holiday care
Location: 3413 N. Grandview Dr.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Phone: 773-1020
Directions: close to Cedar Safeway
Ages: 3 years - 12 years
Hours: 7:30am - 5:30pm M-F
Basic Fees (daily):
3yr-5yr $22.00
6yr-12yr $20.00
$14 Part-time (less than 6 hours)
Drop-ins: Accepted, if room
Registration Fee: None
Half days & Summer programs
Capacity: 10
DES Certified
HEAD START PROGRAMS
Head Start is a Federal program for preschool children from low-income
families. The program is operated by local non-profit organization and is
free to income eligible participants.
CLARK HOMES HEAD START -updated 2006
Location: 1000 N. Clark Circle
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Phone: 774-4021
Directions: North of Thorpe Park
Ages: 3 - 5 years
Hours: 8am-12 noon session; 12-4pm session; 7:45am-5:30pm extended day
Capacity: 18 morning, 18 afternoon
FEDERATED HEAD START - updated 2006
Location: 400 W. Aspen Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Phone: 779-0233
Directions: Downtown behind Library
Ages: 3 - 5 years
Hours: 8am-12 noon session; 12-4pm session
Capacity: 36
COGDILL HEAD START - updated 2005
Location: 301 S. Paseo Del Flag
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Phone: 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
Phone: 779-3244
Directions: near Ponderosa Recreation Center
Ages: 3 - 5 years
Hours: 8am-12 noon session; 12-4pm session
Capacity: 126
SILER HEAD START - updated 2005
Location: 3551 N. Fanning Dr
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Phone: 526-1069
Directions: near Thomas Elementary School
Ages: 3 - 5 years
Hours: 8am-12 noon session; 12-4pm session
Capacity: 72
FLAGSTAFF EARLY HEAD START - updated 2005
Location: 3401 North Fourth Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Phone: 214-8461
Directions: attached to Weitzel Elementary
Ages: 0-3 years
Hours: 8am-4pm
Capacity: 10