Head Start 2 years - 12 years 38 children

First Steps Mesa #100

4395 Washington Blvd, Apache Junction, AZ 85220

Request info Call (210) 381-8355
38
Capacity
2 years - 12 years
Age range
1:5
State infant ratio
$1,050/mo
Arizona avg infant
License in good standing

License is active in state records at indexing time. Confirm current status directly with the state regulator before enrolling.

About First Steps Mesa #100

First Steps Mesa #100 is a head start located in Apache Junction, Arizona (85220). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the Arizona Department of Health Services — Child Care Licensing. Licensed capacity is 38 children.

Cost & subsidies in Arizona

Statewide averages: $1,050/month infant, $780/month preschool. Most Arizona families qualify for assistance through AZ DES Child Care Assistance (intake: (602) 542-4248).

Federal options stack on top: Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of up to $6,000), and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap). Verify which assistance programs this provider accepts directly with the center.

Free · No signup

Request info from First Steps Mesa #100

Tell us a bit about your child and schedule. We forward the request to the center and follow up within 1 business day.

  • Goes directly to the center director
  • Your info stays private — never sold
  • Free for parents, always

We never share or sell your info. Questions?

Before you enroll

A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to First Steps Mesa #100 and any other licensed provider:

  • Verify the license is current in the state database (link above) — not expired or under restriction.
  • Tour during operating hours. Observe child-staff interactions in your child's age room.
  • Ask the actual ratio in that room (not center-wide average).
  • Ask about staff turnover in the last 12 months. Under 30% is healthy.
  • Read the parent handbook and contract before signing. Pay attention to illness policy, late-pickup fees, holiday closures, withdrawal terms.
  • Confirm which subsidies and FSA/CDCTC documentation the provider supports.
Full 30-point tour checklist

Frequently asked questions about First Steps Mesa #100

Is First Steps Mesa #100 licensed?
Yes — First Steps Mesa #100 holds a current Arizona child-care license in our records (status: Active), sourced from Arizona Department of Health Services — Child Care Licensing. Always confirm current status before enrolling.
What ages does First Steps Mesa #100 accept?
First Steps Mesa #100 serves 2 years - 12 years. Confirm current openings for your child's age group by contacting the center directly — infant spots in particular fill fastest.
How much does First Steps Mesa #100 cost?
Centers don't always publish rates publicly. As a benchmark, Arizona averages about $1050/month for infants and $780/month for preschool. Contact First Steps Mesa #100 for current tuition, and check whether you qualify for subsidies that reduce the cost.
How many children can First Steps Mesa #100 enroll?
First Steps Mesa #100 has a licensed capacity of 38 children. Licensed capacity is the maximum allowed by the state — actual openings vary by age room and current enrollment.

Verify & learn more

Data and guidance on this page draw on official government and nonprofit sources.

.gov azccs.azdhs.gov
Arizona Department of Health Services — Child Care Licensing — license search
Verify a provider directly
.gov childcare.gov
Office of Child Care — childcare.gov
Federal subsidy & CCDF program info
.gov www.acf.hhs.gov
HHS Administration for Children & Families
Child Care & Development Fund oversight
.gov eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov
Head Start Center Locator (HHS)
Free programs for income-eligible families
www.childcareaware.org
ChildCare Aware of America
Annual cost reports & state data
childcaredeserts.org
Child Care Deserts (Center for American Progress)
Local supply-vs-demand research by county

Other centers in Apache Junction

All Apache Junction →
P Head Start

Phoenix Precious Moments #122

Apache Junction

2 years - 12 years Cap 72
P Head Start

Phoenix Creative Kids #498

Apache Junction

2 years - 12 years Cap 63
C Head Start

Chandler Discovery Preschool #218

Apache Junction

2 years - 12 years Cap 64
G Head Start

Glendale Primrose School #78

Apache Junction

2 years - 12 years Cap 34
H Head Start

Happy Days Gilbert Daycare #196

Apache Junction

2 years - 12 years Cap 96
G Head Start

Growing Minds Peoria #56

Apache Junction

2 years - 12 years Cap 80

Nearby — ZIP 85220

All 85220 →
P Head Start

Phoenix Precious Moments #122

Apache Junction

2 years - 12 years Cap 72
P Head Start

Phoenix Creative Kids #498

Apache Junction

2 years - 12 years Cap 63
C Head Start

Chandler Discovery Preschool #218

Apache Junction

2 years - 12 years Cap 64
G Head Start

Glendale Primrose School #78

Apache Junction

2 years - 12 years Cap 34

Compare First Steps Mesa #100 side-by-side

See how First Steps Mesa #100 stacks up against other Apache Junction centers on license, capacity, age range, and hours.

First Steps Mesa #100 vs Phoenix Precious Momen... First Steps Mesa #100 vs Phoenix Creative Kids... First Steps Mesa #100 vs Chandler Discovery Pre...

Are you the owner or director?

Verify ownership to manage this listing — update description, hours, website. Free, no commitment.

Claim this listing

Browse more Arizona centers

Free, no signup, filter by age and subsidy acceptance.

All Arizona Centers Compare Daycare Options
selected
Compare (pick 2+)