Amazing Explorers Academy is coming to Queen Creek, Arizona. Our first Arizona location will open at 7365 S Power Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142, with a tentative opening date of February 15, 2027. If you’re searching for a preschool in Queen Creek that puts hands-on STEAM learning at the center of every day, this is a good time to get to know us. The waiting list is now open.
Address: 7365 S Power Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Tentative opening: February 15, 2027
Waiting list: Now open (join here)
Email: queencreek@aexplorers.com
Phone: (512) 846-6629
In this article
- A new preschool for a fast-growing community
- What to expect from AEA Queen Creek
- How to choose a preschool in Queen Creek
- Why join the waiting list now
- Join the waiting list
- FAQ
A New Preschool for a Fast-Growing Community
Queen Creek sits in the East Valley, in the southeast corner of the Phoenix metro area, about 32 miles from downtown Phoenix. It has grown quickly from a farming town into a place where many young families are putting down roots, and it has kept plenty of its small-town character along the way.
It’s also a community full of places that make learning easy to find outside the classroom: working farms like Schnepf Farms, the Queen Creek Olive Mill, family parks like Mansel Carter Oasis Park and the newer Frontier Family Park, and the trails of San Tan Mountain Regional Park nearby. Curious kids have a lot to explore here, and that’s exactly the spirit our STEAM approach is built around.
What to Expect from AEA Queen Creek
Every Amazing Explorers Academy location follows the same foundation, and Queen Creek will be no different:
- STEAM Investigation™ curriculum: Children learn through real investigations, experiments, and creative challenges every day, not through worksheets.
- Enrichment built into the day: Spanish, Robotics and Coding, Culinary, Sports, Project-Based Learning, and Zen Zones are part of the daily experience at every AEA location.
- A focus on kindergarten readiness: Across AEA locations, our program consistently reaches a 113% kindergarten readiness score, 13% above benchmark.
- Care that grows with your family: AEA schools generally welcome children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. Final ages and hours for Queen Creek will be confirmed before we open.
How to Choose a Preschool in Queen Creek
Whether you’re considering AEA or another school, the same questions help you compare programs fairly. Here are the ones worth asking on any tour:
| Ask About | What a Strong Answer Sounds Like |
|---|---|
| Licensing | Arizona child care centers are licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services. Ask for the school’s license information and for its written statement of child care services, which should say the facility is regulated by that department. |
| Curriculum | A named approach, with a real example of what a child does on an ordinary Tuesday. |
| Safety and security | Secured entry, a defined list of authorized pickups, and clear emergency procedures. |
| Staffing | A clear answer on how many children each teacher looks after, and how long teachers have been there. |
| Hours and location | Hours that match your real commute and work schedule, and a drive you can handle every day. |
| What’s included | Which enrichment programs and extras are part of tuition, and which cost more. |
| Communication | Regular updates on your child’s day and an easy way to reach the teacher and director. |
Why Join the Waiting List Now
New schools in fast-growing communities often fill quickly, especially infant and toddler classrooms where ratios keep spaces limited. Joining the waiting list now is the easiest way to be among the first to hear when tours, enrollment, and opening details are announced. Our team is also happy to answer questions about the school, the curriculum, and what to expect.
Join the Waiting List
7365 S Power Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Tentatively opening February 15, 2027. Join the waiting list to hear first about tours and enrollment.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Amazing Explorers Academy Queen Creek open?
The tentative opening date is February 15, 2027. Opening dates can shift as construction and licensing wrap up, so join the waiting list or email us for the latest update.
Where is the new Queen Creek location?
Amazing Explorers Academy Queen Creek is at 7365 S Power Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142.
Is this AEA’s first location in Arizona?
Yes. Queen Creek will be our first Arizona location.
What ages will AEA Queen Creek serve?
AEA schools generally welcome children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. We’ll confirm the final ages and hours for Queen Creek before opening.
How do I join the waiting list?
The waiting list is now open. You can join it here, or email queencreek@aexplorers.com or call (512) 846-6629 with any questions.
How can I find out when enrollment opens?
Join the waiting list, and our team will keep you posted on tours and enrollment as details are confirmed.
How do I check that a preschool in Queen Creek is licensed?
Child care centers in Arizona are licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services. Ask any school for its license information and its written statement of child care services, and verify it with the department.
Be Among the First to Meet Us in Queen Creek
Our first Arizona preschool is tentatively opening February 15, 2027, and the waiting list is open.
7365 S Power Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142