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About Phoenix Children’s Academy Private Preschool, Happy Valley
Welcome to Deer Valley region’s Phoenix Children’s Academy, Happy Valley. Since we were founded in 2009, we have remained committed to providing the absolute best early childhood education and childcare while meeting the unique needs of each child.
Our early childhood center offers an outstanding preschool program that values active learning experiences, allowing children to grow emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. Our Phoenix preschool also has a Kindergarten Readiness/Kindergarten Club, which has earned a reputation for helping students gain advanced readiness levels in assessment tests.
Our beautiful campus in Happy Valley, Phoenix is secure and clean, complete with a security-coded entrance and surveillance cameras in every classroom and on every playground. We have two infant classrooms, one for mobile infants and one for non-mobile infants. At Phoenix Children’s Academy, Happy Valley, we welcome families and the community into our nurturing, home-like early childhood education center. Our caring and dedicated staff stay many years with our school, dedicating their time and energy to making these early stages memorable for children in daycare and creating positive learning experiences for preschool students who enter our doors. This is the Cadence Education Promise:
- Exceptional education
- Social development
- Kindergarten readiness
- Happy families
- Caring staff
- Community stewardship
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Our Phoenix Preschool Programs
Our child care center in Happy Valley, Phoenix has a variety of daycare and preschool programs, such as:
- Infant Daycare (ages 6 weeks to 1 year). Our daycare’s loving professionals work closely with you to develop an ideal schedule for your little one
- Toddler Daycare (ages 1 to 2). In our toddler program, our caring teachers guide toddlers as they explore the world around them, learning skills like socialization, potty training, and more through play-based learning.
- Early Learners (ages 2 to 3). Our early childhood learners enjoy learning essential skills such as communication, language, and creative skills, as well as ways to lead a healthy lifestyle.
- Preschool (ages 3 to 4). Our experienced teachers offer stimulating educational activities in math, science, computers, language, and social studies in this preschool program.
- Pre-Kindergarten (ages 4 to 5). In our Pre-K program, children experience academic lessons and self-directed activities that encourage critical thinking skills and prepare them for success in their elementary school years.
- School-Age Program (ages 5 to 12). This program offers support for students whose parents are at work, offering a nurturing experience that supports the development of fundamental skills for growth.
- Summer Camp Programs (ages 5 to 12). Children enjoy time with their friends and our energized teachers in our super fun summer camp program, where they get to learn practical skills through many hands-on activities performed indoors and outdoors.
Phoenix Children’s Academy, Happy Valley has received a Quality First Star Rating of “3” from the state of Arizona.
Kind Child Program
Another significant part of our curriculum is our Kind Child program. Kind Child is a year-long program for children ages two and older that helps our teachers nurture and strengthen every child’s social and emotional skills. We have found that when we focus on the emotional well-being of each child in our care, we strengthen our school as well. We are confident that Kind Child will continue to strengthen the culture of our entire preschool center by elevating every child’s feelings of happiness, improving their well-being, and enriching their friendships.
Kids Cafe Preschool Cooking Program
Cooking Up Confidence, One Recipe At A Time!
Kids Café is a hands-on cooking program where children explore new foods, build confidence, and develop essential life skills through fun, guided kitchen experiences.
Program Highlights:
- Designed for ages 3+
- Weekly sessions over a 12-week program
- Hands-on cooking activities and kid-friendly recipes
- Builds teamwork, sharing, and communication skills
- Encourages problem-solving and following directions
- Supports early math, literacy, and critical thinking
- Includes a take-home cooking kit for continued fun
Talk to your School Director today to learn more and enroll.
Location of Our Phoenix Preschool Center
We are located at the intersection of 39th Ave. and Happy Valley, just west of I-17 and north of the 101. We proudly serve the nearby neighborhoods of Deer Valley, Norterra, and North Phoenix. Our team invites you to stop by and see how we can make you a part of our Phoenix Children’s Academy Happy Valley family. Whether you’re interested in our daycare offerings, programs for toddlers, preschool curriculum, or school age and summer camp services, our caring staff will be happy to answer all your questions.
Programs Offered
Our Team
Ms. Angie
Assistant Director
I started in 2014 at Phoenix Children’s Academy as a lead teacher in the toddler program. I also have 4 children of my own and seeing them grow in this environment has taught them to develop and learn. I transitioned to office manager in 2023 and on October of 2024 I was promoted to Assistant Director. Phoenix Children’s Academy has been my home for so long and seeing the children go through our program and graduate is the best feeling ever. I am here for all my families when needed and here to support each one of you along with your child’s journey.
Laura Mattheis
Baby Whisperer
I have worked in early childhood education for over 8 years and have found my calling in the infant room. I am working toward my degree in Educational Studies. When I am not at PCA, I enjoy spending time with my son, daughter, and granddaughter. My favorite childhood memory is climbing trees in my backyard and going four wheeling in the desert with my parents.
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Childcare Schedule Options That Work With Your Life
Every family’s routine is unique — and your childcare should be too. With Cadence Education, our Family of Schools may offer various schedule options designed to fit your life.
Each of our school’s are unique, and may not offer all of the options listed below. Talk with your School Director to learn what options are available for your family at this location.
FlexiPass — New Flexible Care Option!
When schedules change, or the grandparents cancel, or life just gets busy, FlexiPass gives you five prepaid days of care that you can use whenever* you need them, one at a time or all at once. No registration fees. No ongoing tuition. Just dependable care when you need it most.
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