Early Childhood: where joyful learning begins
Welcome to our preschool! Children learn by doing — and in a happy, safe and age-appropriate environment, their minds flourish and grow.
Our philosophy
A balanced approach, with your child at the center
We believe each child is unique and deserves individual attention and care.
Our preschool takes the best practices from different approaches — child-centered, teacher-directed, project-based, theme-based and group collaboration — to create a warm, inviting Jewish preschool where the child is at the center of everything we do.
Every child has many opportunities for personal growth and the chance to build warm, meaningful relationships. We encourage parent participation and invite you to celebrate the Jewish holidays and other special events with us throughout the year.
Every day in preschool
Little learners, big growth
Jewish from the start
Aleph-Bet, brachot, Shabbat, and the joy of every chag — taught with songs, stories and hands-on projects. Our Preschool Hebrew Specialist brings Ivrit to life.
Social-emotional growth
Positive, consistent relationships give young children the individual attention they need to feel safe, confident and kind.
Play, art & movement
Age-appropriate books, toys and materials, art, music and movement that promote emotional, social, language and cognitive development.
Quality you can trust
Proud to hold a four-star rating from Quality First
Quality First is a signature program of First Things First that partners with child care and preschool providers to improve early learning across Arizona. PHA Preschool meets its standards for:
- Health and safety practices that promote children's well-being
- Staff qualifications and training in early childhood development
- Positive, consistent teacher-child interactions
- Learning environments that nurture every area of development
- Lessons that follow state requirements and recommendations
- Group sizes that give children individual attention
- Child assessment and regular parent communication
Licensing & ages served
PHA Preschool is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services for full-day care for 2s, 3s and 4-year-olds. Our license classification is posted in the front office.
Arizona Department of Health Services notices
PHA Preschool is fully covered by liability insurance as mandated by ADHS Child Care Licensing (AAC R9-5-302); a copy of our certificate of insurance is available in the front office. The preschool receives regularly scheduled pest control, and notice of treatment is posted 48 hours in advance.
PHA Preschool is regulated by the Arizona Department of Health Services, 150 North 18th Ave, Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85007 · (602) 364-2539.
Schedule & hours
Our preschool follows the PHA school calendar, with a few preschool-specific days noted on the school calendar.
Meet the preschool team
Led by Acting Preschool Co-Director Mrs. Gaby Jimenez, our preschool team includes lead teachers, assistants and a dedicated Preschool Hebrew Specialist. Meet them all.