Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Dayspring Preschool & Kindergarten
About the School
- Dayspring Preschool & Kindergarten is a non-profit school located in the Dayspring United Methodist Church since 1981.
- We have created a caring, nurturing environment where providing the best possible education is just the beginning.
- We are committed to the total well-being of each and every child and family who pass through our gates.
- Our mission is to promote a partnership among children, parents and staff.
- We believe that all children go through predictable stages of growth physically, mentally, and emotionally.
- We also believe that children grow in various ways and at an individual pace.
- Our job is to recognize where each child is on this journey and design activities that complement individual growth and development.
- Our teachers are a talented and experienced group.
- They have been chosen for their training, experience, character and ability to relate well with young children.
- All lead teachers are degreed in Early Childhood and Elementary Education and half of the staff have also earned master's degrees.
- In addition, our teachers are a dedicated group.
- Currently the average tenure of a Dayspring teacher is ten years.
- The quality of our program is a direct reflection of this expertise and loyalty.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
School Calendar
School Motto
Childhood is a Journey, Not a Race
Student Body
Total Students
226 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
tuition varies depending on chosen class
Admissions Director
Linda Falk
Admissions Associate
Sally Logsdon
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Dayspring Preschool & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Dayspring Preschool & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Dayspring Preschool & Kindergarten located?
Dayspring Preschool & Kindergarten is located in the South Tempe neighborhood of Tempe, AZ. There are 5 other private schools located in South Tempe.
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school and elementary school to Dayspring Preschool & Kindergarten is Autism Academy For Education & Development (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Tempe KinderCare (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 165 students
Special Education School
7541 S Willow Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1773 East McNair Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 820-0534
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Daycare / Preschool
7660 S Research Dr
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 775-6607
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 900 students
Christian
6304 S Price Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 224 students
Daycare / Preschool
3700 W Ray Road
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 786-4400
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 165 students
Special Education School
7541 S Willow Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 900 students
Christian
6304 S Price Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 61 students
Special Education School
1430 E Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-9379
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 571 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 35
Catholic
1150 N. Dobson Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 963-1900
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
5540 W. Chandler Boulevard, Ste 1
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 526-7090
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 165 students
Special Education School
7541 S Willow Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 900 students
Christian
6304 S Price Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 61 students
Special Education School
1430 E Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-9379
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-6 | 50 students
Montessori School
2814 N Dodson
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-0356
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
1125 N. Dobson Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 722-1445
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1773 East McNair Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 820-0534
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Daycare / Preschool
7660 S Research Dr
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 775-6607
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 224 students
Daycare / Preschool
3700 W Ray Road
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 786-4400
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
875 N Mcclintock Dr
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 855-4333
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: NS-K | 100 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1035 E Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 839-0906
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
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Top 10%10
1700 E Elliot Rd Ste 9
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 632-1940
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 632-1940
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 332 students Minority enrollment: 40%
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1330 E Dava Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 541-4600
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 541-4600
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8700 S Kyrene Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-7000
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-7000
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1050 E Carver Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-5600
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-5600
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1050 E Carver Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-6600
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-6600
0.5 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 759 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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