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About Phoenix Children’s Academy Preschool in Surprise
The directors, teachers, and staff at Phoenix Children’s Academy Private Preschool, Surprise want your entire family to feel at home every time you step into our preschool. We believe that the care of young children creates a partnership between family and school and we constantly communicate with you about your child’s daily activities and academic progress. Our playground is an amazing place for young children to explore and play. The kids especially love our covered play areas, basketball court, and our splash pad. We also have a Smart Board, which allows us to engage our preschool students in a variety of educational games in the morning and afternoon.
Our Programs
- Infant Daycare (ages 6 weeks to 1 year)
- Toddler Daycare (ages 1 to 2)
- Early Learners (ages 2 to 3
- Preschool (ages 3 to 4)
- Pre-Kindergarten (ages 4 to 5)
- School-Age Program (ages 5 to 12)
- Summer Camp (ages 5 to 12)
Ascend Curriculum
Thanks to the flexibility of our Ascend Curriculum, we take an individualized approach to early childhood education and encourage every child to progress towards age-appropriate goals at their natural pace. New skills are introduced sequentially in 9 different learning domains each month and activities are modified to fit the interests and current skill level of each child. This skill-based approach to early education ensures that every child feels engaged, supported, and challenged and makes learning fun!
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.
What Makes Our Preschool Unique?
Our school director, has been with our preschool since we opened in 2009. In addition, our teachers collectively have more than 75 years of experience in either a preschool or daycare setting. We all love what we do and have a passion for working in child care! As a member of the Surprise community, we think it’s important to be involved in community events. We are a proud sponsor of Surprise Parks and Rec and participate in the Surprise Party every December. We also sponsor a day at the local ballpark for spring training, where families come out and have a great time enjoying baseball and ballpark food. We also have fun family events throughout the year including Parent’s Night Out, Trunk or Treat, science fair, and school picnics.
Getting To Our Preschool
Our Surprise center is located at 15562 N Reems Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374, near the intersection of N Reems Rd and W Greenway Rd in the Mountain Vista Ranch neighborhood. We are situated near Surprise Community Park, the Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex, and the Surprise Village Marketplace, making morning drop-offs, everyday shopping, and after-school playdates quick and seamless.
Our convenient location near Reems Road provides easy access to the Loop 303, ensuring a smooth morning and evening commute for busy parents heading toward the local business districts, the White Tank Mountains, or central Phoenix.
Programs Offered
Our Team
Laura Hlushko
School Director
Laura Hlushko has dedicated more than 20 years to early childhood education. She studied Early Childhood Education at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and Rio Salado College. Laura is passionate about the impact the early years have on a child’s development and enjoys being part of the many important milestones children and families experience during those formative years.
Laura began her career in education in 2000 and spent 13 years teaching kindergarten before moving into childcare and preschool leadership. She values lifelong learning and believes growth is important for both children and adults. Outside of work, Laura enjoys spending time with her adult children, relaxing with her dogs, and crafting. She looks forward to partnering with families and supporting children as they learn, grow, and explore the world around them.
Ms. Kristine
Teacher of the Year
I have been working with children for the past ten years. My favorite part of working with children is being a part of their growth and development. I love seeing the excitement on their faces when they learn something new—it’s such a rewarding experience. I value the positive impact I can make by encouraging and supporting their curiosity and love for learning. I enjoy traveling and exploring different parts of Arizona—Sedona is one of my favorite places to visit for its beautiful scenery and peaceful atmosphere. I also enjoy hiking and paddle boarding, and spending quality time with my family and playing on my Nintendo Switch.
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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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