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First Presbyterian Preschool Of Mesa

161 North Mesa Drive, Mesa, AZ 852014.6· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
59
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$270

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About

About First Presbyterian Preschool Of Mesa

First Presbyterian Preschool Of Mesa is a licensed child care center in Mesa, Arizona. It is licensed by the state, for up to 59 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with pre-k and preschool.

Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
2 1/2 - 5 yrs. (Pre-kindergarten)
Hours today
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Licensed capacity
59 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “9 AM to 1 PM - Monday through Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages2 1/2 - 5 yrs. (Pre-kindergarten)
ProgramsPre-K and preschool
ApproachFaith-based (Christian (First Presbyterian Church, Mesa))
StaffAll teachers are certified
Assistance it acceptsDES certified
AccreditationOther accreditation (Quality First 5-star rated)
Licensed capacity59 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First Presbyterian Preschool Of Mesa has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Maricopa County has a median price of $270 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Maricopa County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$270
Home daycare$180

Toddler

Center$210
Home daycare$171

Preschool

Center$210
Home daycare$171

School age

Center$175
Home daycare$150

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for First Presbyterian Preschool Of Mesa

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
59 children
License number
#CDC-1596
See the state's record

Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 14, 2024: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 2 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 1

For comparison: 96% of Arizona daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 12.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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See all 1 visit
  1. Aug 14, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      AAC R9-5-516.G. G. A licensee shall return all unused prescription and nonprescription medications to a parent when the medication prescription date has expired or the medication is no longer being administered to the enrolled child or dispose of the medication if unable to locate the enrolled child's parent after the child's disenrollment

      “Findings: Based on CO #2's observations and a review of facility documentation, the prescription label for Child #1's medication indicated a discard date of 07/18/24. The medication had not been returned to the parent.”
    • Records and paperwork

      AAC R9-5-306.B. B. A licensee shall: 1. Develop, document, and implement policies and procedures to ensure that a staff member maintains daily documentation of the presence of an enrolled child in an activity area that includes a method to account for any temporary absences of the enrolled child from the activity area, and 2. Maintain the documentation of the presence of enrolled children in an activity area required in subsection (B)(1) on facility premises for 12 months after the date of the documentation.

      “Findings: Based on Compliance Officer (CO) #2's observations and a review of facility documentation, in the Pre-K room, there were 11 children present and 10 children noted on the roster.”

Copied from Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about First Presbyterian Preschool Of Mesa

Is First Presbyterian Preschool Of Mesa licensed?

Yes. Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

When was First Presbyterian Preschool Of Mesa last inspected?

Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 14, 2024, with 2 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has First Presbyterian Preschool Of Mesa had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 1 visit in the last 3 years. For comparison: 96% of Arizona daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 12. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can First Presbyterian Preschool Of Mesa care for?

59, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are First Presbyterian Preschool Of Mesa's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Presbyterian Preschool Of Mesa cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (480) 835-7877 to ask.

What is First Presbyterian Preschool Of Mesa's phone number?

(480) 835-7877.

Where is First Presbyterian Preschool Of Mesa?

161 North Mesa Drive, Mesa, AZ 85201. The nearest other daycare we list is Maricopa County Human Services - First Presbyterian Church Head Start, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).