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Word Of Life Lutheran Preschool

17525 West Bell Road, Surprise, AZ 853744.3· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
98
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$340

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About Word Of Life Lutheran Preschool

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.

Summer campFaith-basedSTEM / STEAMPosts tuition
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Starting as young as 18 months
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
98 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri 7:00AM-5:00PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesStarting as young as 18 months
ProgramsPreschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Word of Life Lutheran Church), STEM / STEAM
Daily lifeParents pack food
Licensed capacity98 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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 wordsPrice
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 wordsPrice
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
12 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Word Of Life Lutheran Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
98 children
License number
#CDC-11052
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Aug 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 16, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
  3. Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 Word Of Life Lutheran Preschool

Is Word Of Life Lutheran Preschool licensed?

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

When was Word Of Life Lutheran Preschool last inspected?

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.

Has Word Of Life Lutheran Preschool had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Word Of Life Lutheran Preschool care for?

98, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Word Of Life Lutheran Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Word Of Life Lutheran Preschool cost?

Monthly tuition from $340 to $855, as it lists it.

What is Word Of Life Lutheran Preschool's phone number?

(623) 544-4608.

Where is Word Of Life Lutheran Preschool?

17525 West Bell Road, Surprise, AZ 85374. The nearest other daycare we list is Cross Christian Academy, 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).