Elona P. Cooley Early Childhood Development Center
Daycare center in Gilbert, AZ. 1100 South Recker Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296
About the program
Elona P. Cooley Early Childhood Development Center is a licensed daycare center in Gilbert, Arizona. It is licensed for 316 children.
Higley Unified School District offers play-based preschool programs for children ages three to five at multiple locations.
The program follows a play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Elona P. Cooley Early Childhood Development Center does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $758 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Arizona publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.
What parents say
Our family loves the Elona P. Cooley Early Childhood Development Center and we have nothing but amazing things to say about everyone who we have interacted with here. From the time you enter, Mrs. Michelle and Mrs. Mona set the positive energy. greeting almost every kiddo by name (imagine memorizing these?!). The school director, the nurse, speech therapist, the teachers, and the kids club managers are supportive,…
Carol · 5/5 on Google · 9 months agoWonderful experience for my two daughters!! I was sad to read the only negative review. My daughters are interracial and one has a birthmark on her bottom. I made sure I wrote about it on the enrollment form and told the teacher. I have done that with every babysitter since she was born. I know that childcare providers have to report and can never assume anything or they could face prison time. It’s sad that this…
Kathryn · 5/5 on Google · 8 years agoI LOVE this school! Patty Gleason is an amazing leader and we have loved our teachers, especially Ms. Biemfohr. I cannot even comprehend her enthusiasm, endless patience, and energy. I could not be happier with this school. My preschooler has such a fabulous experience every day and is growing in so many ways. I also love the parenting classes offered! It has changed my parenting.
Erin Reeder · 5/5 on Google · 8 years agoNO STAR! Extremely negative and horrible experience! The worst preschool that we have ever been. If you are minorities, and don't want to be alleged falsely, humiliated and mistreated, avoid this preschool ASAP! It is NOT a minority-friendly place, though this preschool is so called "Early Childhood Development Center", the teachers are unqualified, unprofessional and nescient. The lead teacher, Sarah Beimfohr has…
Xg z · 1/5 on Google · 9 years agoGetting there
1100 South Recker Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296
Questions about Elona P. Cooley Early Childhood Development Center
Is Elona P. Cooley Early Childhood Development Center licensed?
Yes. Elona P. Cooley Early Childhood Development Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing (licence CDC-16617), with a licensed capacity of 316 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
How much does Elona P. Cooley Early Childhood Development Center cost?
Elona P. Cooley Early Childhood Development Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
