Openings for children 12 months to 8 years old
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A Strong Foundation for Your Child’s Future
Start your little ones on the path to success when you enroll them at Best Friends Preschool in Mesa, Arizona. At our family-owned preschool and childcare center, we provide kids a place to learn and play while they make friends. For more than 25 years, we have proudly served residents of Dobson Ranch and the Mesa/Tempe/Chandler areas at the Don Carlos location. Our facility is available for children ages 1 and walking to 8 years old.
At Best Friends, we understand the unique challenges that involve today’s single parents, grandparents, and families. For your convenience, we offer transportation to and from local schools. Our facility has an excellent rating and is state-certified.
“Imagine a place where your child is always greeted warmly and made to feel welcome with a parent-communication experience that keeps you informed and confident that your child has fallen in love with learning.”
Our Mission
Helping children foster a love of learning is our Passion! 💜 We provide a loving, safe, secure, and healthy environment for the children that attend our Early Childhood Education center. Creating an atmosphere of learning that promotes appropriate social skills and preparation for Kindergarten and beyond, while having fun.
A Little About Our Programs
Toddler 1s & 2s (Ages 12-36 months)
You can trust us with the importance of building a strong foundation that your child’s future will depend on. Our goal at Best Friend’s Preschool is to provide your child with the skills they need in order to succeed now as well as in Kindergarten and beyond. Our one-year old program provides many exciting learning opportunities for your child. The years spent as a toddler will be some of the most important and formative of your child’s life. For exactly that reason, Best Friends Preschool wants to help by ensuring that their journey into exploring the world around them is complete with professional teachers and staff that make sure they’re given both the freedom to learn as well as the resources needed to excel.
At our innovative Mesa facility, your toddler will be able to explore and learn to their heart’s content.
As your toddler grows older and spends more time interacting with others, Best Friends Preschool will be there to help guide their development, encourage positive social habits, and teach them the basics of independent thought.
Preschool (3 & 4’s)
It may sound simple, yet before starting school, every child can benefit from learning how to learn. With the pre-school curriculum at Best Friends Preschool, your child will be well prepared for the structure, social life, and learning opportunities of school.
While some pre-school programs offer rigid instruction, Best Friends Preschool prefers to create a dynamic play-based environment where behavior and social interaction matter just as much as letters and numbers. Your child’s care provider will take the time to respond to all questions fully and deeply rather than only giving superficial answers.
Pre K (4’s and 5’s)
When your child enters Pre-K, they will face challenges of every stripe and color, from learning obstacles to new social situations. With our small class size and superior instructors, we will help your youngster turn these challenges into success stories.
Our Pre-K program focuses on developing a core knowledge set that will not only aid your child in their first years of elementary school, but also give them the boost they need to truly excel. From learning the basics of math and writing to gaining a new appreciation of music, the well-rounded Best Friends Preschool approach will cover all bases.
In addition to beginning academics, the Best Friends Preschool Pre-K program also addresses social and emotional skills as well. Providing opportunities to accept responsibility, learn healthy habits, and interact positively with all types of children, we are certain your child will be ready for their new experiences at school.
School Age (K – Grade 3)
Best Friends Preschool is proud to offer a professionally supervised Before and After School program for school age children ages Kindergarten through age 8. BFP provides enrichment activities to promote lifelong learning and recreational indoor and outdoor experiences to meet the needs of growing children. Our school age program helps take the pressure off parents who need that extra help early in the day and late afternoons. Transportation is available to and from select schools as well. In addition, your elementary student will start the day off right with a homemade balanced and nutritious breakfast. Then after school BFP provides a less formal environment for your child’s learning.
Every day students will have a snack and the option to complete their homework assignments. School-agers will have their choice of one of the computers, games, artwork, or science experiments. They will also have outdoor activities and organized playtime. We are available during school breaks and offer a Summer Camp program filled with field trips that will keep your child entertained. **Parents are encouraged to provide an extra set of clothes.
Hear it from our parents!
“I absolutely love and support this beautiful preschool! The love and dedication they give all of the children is what we look for when searching for a Preschool for our little ones. Our child loves going to “school” every morning and is so excited to tell us about the day when we get home. We are so blessed we found Best Friends Preschool!”
Jessica Z.
Parent
“This is the best preschool we have ever enrolled in. Our daughter loves to come to school each day. The staff are kind, considerate and friendly. We’ve never felt more comfortable dropping our daughter off, knowing she will be well taken care of and happy.”
Mark S.
Parent
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