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16303 West Bell Road, Surprise, AZ
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Word Of Life Lutheran Preschool is a licensed child care center in Surprise, Arizona. It is licensed by the state, for up to 98 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with preschool, summer camp and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $340 to $855.
Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Starting as young as 18 months |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Word of Life Lutheran Church), STEM / STEAM |
| Daily life | Parents pack food |
| Licensed capacity | 98 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Word Of Life Lutheran Preschool lists monthly tuition from $340 to $855. 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).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Preschool 3-5 yrs., AM Session 8:00-11:30, M-F | $590 |
| Preschool 3-5 yrs., AM Session 8:00-11:30, M/W/F | $445 |
| Preschool 3-5 yrs., AM Session 8:00-11:30, T/Th | $340 |
| Preschool 3-5 yrs., Full Day Option, M-F | $855 |
| Preschool 3-5 yrs., Full Day Option, M/W/F | $640 |
| Preschool 3-5 yrs., Full Day Option, T/TH | $455 |
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| AM Weekly Tuition, M-F | $140 |
| AM Weekly Tuition, M/W/F | $110 |
| AM Weekly Tuition, T/Th | $80 |
| Full Day Weekly Option, M-F | $200 |
| Full Day Weekly Option, M/W/F | $150 |
| Full Day Weekly Option, T/Th | $110 |
| Registration $15 weekly | $15 |
| Registration Fee: $150.00 per child | $150 |
| Registration Fee: $200 Family | $200 |
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all
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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AAC R9-5-602.A. A. A licensee shall ensure that the facility meets the following square footage requirements for indoor activity areas based on the child care services classifications: 1. At least 35 square feet of indoor activity space for each infant and 1-year-old child; 2. At least 25 square feet of indoor activity space for each child who is not an infant or 1-year-old child; and 3. When 1-year-old children are grouped together with children older than 1-year-old children in the same activity area, at least 35 square feet of indoor activity space for each child.
“Per allegation findings: Based on staff/Director statements, facility documentation, and the Compliance Officer's observations, the facility's capacity for Room 101 and Room 102 is 13. On 08/14/2025, classroom rosters for Room101 and Room 102 had 14 children present. On 08/21/2025, Room 102 had 14 children present. Staff stated sometimes they would be over capacity during the morning session for a brief time. Staff stated this happened at the end of August and part of September.”
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FAQ
Yes. Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 visits 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.
98, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Monthly tuition from $340 to $855, as it lists it.
(623) 544-4608.
17525 West Bell Road, Surprise, AZ 85374. The nearest other daycare we list is Cross Christian Academy, 0.1 miles away.