Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Daycare & Early Learning Center in Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Centers has been dedicated to nurturing and educating children in the Scottsdale area since 1994. Our mission centers on meeting the social, physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of every child through a foundation of love, integrity, and Christian values. We prioritize creating a clean, caring, and educationally stimulating environment where children develop self-worth, responsibility, and empathy. Our team of certified educators exceeds state requirements, offering structured programs aligned with Arizona Early Learning Standards while fostering individual growth. With two locations staffed by experienced professionals, we provide flexible childcare solutions tailored to family schedules.Our curriculum integrates academic milestones with character development, ensuring children build essential life skills. We maintain small age-group classrooms to support personalized learning and meaningful peer relationships. Daily activities emphasize hands-on exploration, creativity, and age-appropriate challenges. Parents receive detailed updates on their child's progress through consistent communication and documentation. Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience in early childhood education, ensuring operational excellence across all programs.
Services
Daycare Services
Early Childhood Education
Infant Care Programs
Preschool Curriculum
Private Kindergarten
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We maintain certified educators who exceed Arizona's childcare training requirements
- Our curriculum integrates Christian values with Arizona Early Learning Standards
- Two Scottsdale locations offer flexible scheduling options for working families
- Classrooms are organized by small age groups for personalized development tracking
- Daily progress documentation ensures parents stay informed about their child's growth
Services
Daycare Services
Our licensed daycare programs provide safe, nurturing environments for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. Certified staff implement structured routines that balance play, learning, and rest while emphasizing hygiene and safety. Daily activities promote motor skills, social interaction, and early cognitive development through age-appropriate materials and supervision.
Early Childhood Education
State-aligned curricula focus on kindergarten readiness through literacy, numeracy, and science exploration. Teachers create weekly lesson plans incorporating letters, numbers, colors, and character concepts using hands-on projects, music, and interactive play to maintain engagement and foster curiosity in young learners.
Infant Care Programs
Specialized infant care prioritizes comfort, bonding, and developmental milestones in a secure setting. Caregivers track feeding, sleeping, and tummy time patterns while introducing sensory activities that stimulate cognitive growth. Parents receive daily reports documenting their baby's progress and routine achievements.
Private Kindergarten
Our kindergarten program bridges daycare and formal schooling with advanced academic instruction and social skill development. Certified teachers use structured lessons to build reading, writing, and math proficiency while emphasizing classroom etiquette, cooperation, and independent learning habits.
Character Development
Daily integration of Christian values teaches empathy, honesty, and respect through storytelling, role-playing, and positive reinforcement. Children learn conflict resolution, sharing, and kindness within age-group activities that reinforce emotional intelligence and ethical decision-making frameworks.
People
Nina Stolarski
Facility Director - Kierland
Nina Stolarski has led the Kierland location since 2021, bringing 8 years of educational experience. She began her career at 17 and focuses on staff development, parent collaboration, and creating inclusive learning environments for early childhood growth.
Pam Baumann
Director - Raintree
Pam Baumann directs the Raintree location with 30 years of childcare experience. Certified in Early Childhood Education Administration, she previously served as PTA Mom and Sunday School teacher while raising two adult children.
Hailey Baribeau
Director - Raintree
Hailey Baribeau has served at Scottsdale Learning Center for a decade, starting in the infant program at age 16. She emphasizes relationship-building and professional development while maintaining enthusiasm for early education innovation.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We care for children from 6 weeks old through 12 years, with specialized programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten-age children.
Are your teachers certified?
All educators meet or exceed Arizona's childcare licensing requirements and receive ongoing professional development, including CPR and first aid certification.
How do you communicate with parents?
Daily progress reports document routines and milestones. We maintain open communication through scheduled conferences and immediate updates for urgent matters.
What curriculum do you use?
Our programs follow Arizona Early Learning Standards while integrating Christian values through weekly themes covering literacy, math, science, and character development.
Do you offer part-time care options?
Flexible scheduling includes full-time, part-time, and drop-in care availability across our two Scottsdale locations to accommodate family needs.
Is there a sibling discount?
We offer reduced tuition rates for families enrolling multiple children simultaneously. Contact our office for specific pricing details and availability.
