Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Center - Carefree
About the School
- At Scottsdale child care centers, we celebrate your child as a unique and precious God given being.
- Our staff is dedicated to providing a nurturing place where children can build a firm foundation for continued learning.
- We believe a feeling of self worth is one of the greatest attributes that we can instill in your little one.
- It is our desire to teach children values and skills for living: how to make good choices, work independently, display proper manners, how to take responsibility, share, empathize, and be honest, caring, and respectful.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 115 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
Student Body
Total Students
115 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
School Mascot
Busy Bee
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Mary Ann Curran, Chief Executive Officer -
- Tanveer Malik, Chief Financial Officer -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Center - Carefree?
Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Center - Carefree famous alumni include: Mary Ann Curran, Chief Executive Officer and Tanveer Malik, Chief Financial Officer.
When is the application deadline for Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Center - Carefree?
The application deadline for Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Center - Carefree is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Center - Carefree located?
Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Center - Carefree is located in the North Gateway neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 1 other private schools located in North Gateway.
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Center - Carefree is North Valley Christian Academy (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 741 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 23
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
33655 N. 27th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 551-3454
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: 9-12
2225 W Whispering Wind Dr, Ste 205
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(602) 674-5555
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Extracurriculars: 3
Special Education School
2222 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, Ste 110
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 738-0710
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: NS
Daycare / Preschool
1802 W Parkside Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(602) 682-1880
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
4060 E. Peak View Road
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 437-1000
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 741 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 23
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
33655 N. 27th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 551-3454
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: 9-12
2225 W Whispering Wind Dr, Ste 205
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(602) 674-5555
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Extracurriculars: 3
Special Education School
2222 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, Ste 110
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 738-0710
Distance: 8.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students
Christian
5025 E Carefree Hwy
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 553-0856
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum
33401 N. 56th ST
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 741 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 23
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
33655 N. 27th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 551-3454
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Extracurriculars: 3
Special Education School
2222 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, Ste 110
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 738-0710
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
32648 N Cave Creek Rd
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 361-8234
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 189 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
23555 N. 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 362-3700
Distance: 8.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students
Christian
5025 E Carefree Hwy
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 553-0856
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 741 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 23
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
33655 N. 27th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 551-3454
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: NS
Daycare / Preschool
1802 W Parkside Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(602) 682-1880
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
4060 E. Peak View Road
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 437-1000
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 189 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
23555 N. 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 362-3700
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4001 W Beardsley Rd
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 374-3019
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Quick Facts
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 20%10
35707 N 33rd Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-7800
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-7800
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 563 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
32150 N North Foothills Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8400
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8400
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 921 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35959 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-3500
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-3500
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 438 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
35812 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 465-4910
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 465-4910
3.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 221 students Minority enrollment: 14%
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Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 223-1335
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 223-1335
3.5 miles
Gr: 7-12
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