Desert Dawn Private School
Daycare center in Phoenix, AZ. 15815 North 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032

About the program
Desert Dawn Private School is a licensed daycare center in Phoenix, Arizona. It is licensed for 99 children.
Desert Dawn Private School is a Phoenix-based early childhood education center serving children aged 18 months to 5 years.
The program follows a play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Desert Dawn Private School 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
We have been attending Desert Dawn for the past 2.5 years and have had a wonderful experience. We attended several other daycares prior to finding Desert Dawn and only wish we had found them sooner. I am always amazed at what my daughter comes home learning-it’s the perfect balance between play and academics. The teachers and staff show so much love and affection to the kids and truly enjoy what they do. I know my…
Jenna Kneepkens · 5/5 on Google · 9 months agoWe are so grateful to have found Desert Dawn! Our children (ages 4 and 2) absolutely love it. The caring staff, large outdoor playground with goats and a garden, and all the fun special activities give them so much to look forward to. Communication is excellent, we receive regular photos and updates through a convenient app, and staff respond quickly to messages. The Pre-K team does a fantastic job preparing children…
Jessica S · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoWe feel truly fortunate to have found Desert Dawn Private School for our son. He started there at just 18 months old, and it has been the perfect environment for him to begin his preschool journey. At such a tender age, when his mind and personality are still forming, it gives me so much comfort knowing he’s in such loving and capable hands. The teachers and directors genuinely care for the children - it truly feels…
Priyanka Ghosh · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoDesert Dawn is amazing! Both of our kids have attended and I simply cannot explain how much our family loves it. The teachers and staff are so nurturing, attentive, you can tell they all genuinely love what they do. The classrooms are bright and fun, with plenty of learning activities and areas for kids to play. Communication with parents is excellent, and our child always comes home excited to share what they’ve…
Jordan Olstead · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoGetting there
15815 North 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Questions about Desert Dawn Private School
Is Desert Dawn Private School licensed?
Yes. Desert Dawn Private School holds an active Child Care Center licence from Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing (licence CDC-5444), with a licensed capacity of 99 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
How much does Desert Dawn Private School cost?
Desert Dawn Private School does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.


