At Child Crisis Arizona, we believe that education opens doors to brighter futures. Research shows that the earliest years of a child’s life are the most critical for learning, and that children thrive when their entire family is supported along the way. Since 1999, Child Crisis Arizona has offered Early Education Services to infants, toddlers, and their families to nurture strong foundations for lifelong success.
Families in these programs are paired with a dedicated Family Support Specialist who works alongside them to navigate challenges and connect with helpful resources. By strengthening families, parents and caregivers are better equipped to support their child’s education and development. Our support extends beyond the classroom to include siblings and caregivers as well. The Phoenix Early Education Center serves families in some of the most underserved areas of the city, while the Mesa Early Education Center welcomes eligible families throughout Mesa.
Continue motivating our families and children as always. Continue to do an excellent job as you have done so far with our children. Thank you very much.”
Child Crisis Arizona operates Early Head Start programs in Phoenix and Mesa. Early Head Start serves pregnant women and children ages 0-3, who are living at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Family Support Specialists work with participating families through prenatal, home-based and center-based visits. The program provides safe and enriching care that stimulates the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of infants and toddlers.
Child Crisis Arizona’s Early Head Start Program has been awarded the prestigious Program of Excellence Accreditation from the National Head Start Association (NHSA). This recognition reflects our dedication to providing top-quality programs with exceptional management and service performance, achieving strong outcomes for children, families, and pregnant individuals. The five-year accreditation involves a rigorous peer-review process, emphasizing our commitment to high-quality, accountable, and measurable programs.
This website is supported by Grant Number 09CH012971 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Child Crisis Arizona and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.
Our preschool program welcomes children ages 3 to 5, providing them with a nurturing and engaging environment where learning comes to life. Designed for families working hard to make ends meet, the program offers high-quality instruction that helps children build the skills they need to thrive in kindergarten and beyond. With a strong focus on literacy and STEAM—Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math—our teachers spark curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning every day. Through hands-on activities, enriching lessons, and supportive guidance, children grow academically, socially, and emotionally, laying the foundation for a bright and successful future.
Join us in celebrating our preschool graduates — bright, joyful young learners who are ready to step into kindergarten with confidence and excitement. We are so proud to play a part in preparing them for a bright future, equipping them not only with a love of learning but also with the school supplies they need to start their next chapter strong.
View our 2023 Early Head Start Annual Report and 2023 Annual Report in Spanish
