Arizona Christian Academy
Faith-Centered Care from Day One
St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church · Peoria, Arizona
Beginning Fall 2026, ACA is bringing Orthodox Christian ownership and leadership to this beloved Peoria childcare location — maintaining the same trusted services families count on, while building toward the launch of our full classical curriculum program in January 2027.
Our Rollout Plan
We believe every child in our care deserves stability, consistency, and excellence — from their very first day with us. That’s why we’re rolling out our Peoria location in two intentional phases: beginning with the same trusted childcare this community has relied on, and building toward the full Orthodox classical program we’ve been designing.
Phase 1
Fall 2026 · Opening October 2026
Now Enrolling
From day one, this will be the same trusted childcare this location has provided — but now under Orthodox Christian ownership and leadership. Families will experience the same hours, same care, same warm environment they know, with the added foundation of faith and virtue that defines everything we do at ACA.
Phase 2
January 2027 · Enrollment Opening Soon
Coming January 2027
In January 2027, we launch our full Orthodox, Montessori-inspired, classical early childhood curriculum — the same program thoughtfully designed to feed into our K–3 school at Assumption. Families already enrolled in Phase 1 childcare will have priority access and a natural, seamless transition into the new program.
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Already enrolled in Phase 1? Families in our fall childcare program will receive first access to Phase 2 curriculum enrollment in January, along with personalized guidance from our team to make the transition smooth and easy.
What Sets Us Apart
Whether your child joins us for childcare in the fall or waits for the full curriculum launch in January, every day at ACA’s Peoria location will be shaped by the same core commitments.
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This is not a secular childcare with a cross on the wall. It is an Orthodox Christian community — where prayer, virtue, and love of God shape how every child is cared for, spoken to, and known.
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We’re taking over a location families already love, and we’re committed to making this transition as seamless as possible. Same hours, same faces where possible, same warm environment — better foundation.
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Every child enrolled with us has a clear path: from infant and toddler care, into our classical Pre-K curriculum, and on to our K–3 school at Assumption in Scottsdale. One community, growing together.
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Our classrooms are small by design. Every child is known by name, cared for individually, and treated as the irreplaceable person they are — not a number in a large childcare center.
Coming January 2027
Our January 2027 curriculum launch brings a program unlike anything else available for young children in the West Valley — three classrooms of intentional, Orthodox, classical learning for ages 2½ through Pre-K.
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The Lambs
Age 2½
Launching January 2027
A warm, sensory-rich, predictable environment built around love and security. The Lambs classroom focuses on attachment, daily routines, language development, sensory-motor growth, self-care, and the joyful first experiences of prayer. A gentle beginning — unhurried and full of belonging.
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The Doves
Age 3
Launching January 2027
The Doves classroom builds independence, cooperative play, expressive language, practical life skills, early literacy and mathematics, imagination, and grace and courtesy. Children begin taking on real responsibilities and practicing kindness and self-control.
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The Disciples
Pre-K
Launching January 2027
The Disciples classroom focuses on self-regulation, narration, phonemic awareness, handwriting readiness, number sense, problem-solving, memory, and nature study. Graduates leave confident, capable, grounded in faith, and genuinely ready for our K–3 program.
Every day in our January curriculum program is shaped by six interconnected pillars that address the whole child — not just the academic learner.
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Prayer, Scripture, saints, hymns, feast days, church visits, service, and virtue.
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Learning centers, imagination, collaboration, problem-solving, and child-led inquiry.
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Self-care, grace and courtesy, food preparation, cleaning, order, and stewardship.
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Beautiful stories, poetry, narration, memory, sacred art, traditional music, and nature.
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Phonological awareness, early writing, number sense, patterns, measurement, and science.
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Faith, character, language, independence, self-regulation, gross-motor development, social skills, attention, and confidence.
The January 2027 Curriculum
All three classrooms study the same annual theme at an age-appropriate level — but the theme rotates across three years, so a child who grows from the Lambs through the Disciples encounters three entirely distinct bodies of content. Nothing repeats.
The feasts remain familiar — children need the repetition of worship. What changes is the lens: different stories, saints, nature studies, art, and music every year.
Summer 2027
Six weeks of outdoor exploration, creative projects, water play, gardening, cooking, music, and movement — all within our peaceful, faith-centered culture. Open to all children, including those who joined us for fall childcare.
Join Our Community
Whether you’re enrolling for fall childcare, planning ahead for the January curriculum program, or just want to come see the space — we’d love to hear from you. Spots are limited in both phases.
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Reach Out
Contact us to let us know which program you’re interested in — fall childcare, January curriculum, or both.
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Visit Us
Come see the space at St. Haralambos in Peoria, meet our team, and ask all your questions.
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Apply
Complete a short application for your child. Simple, quick, and personal.
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Enroll
Secure your spot and join our growing community. Welcome home.
Phase 1 Childcare (Fall 2026): Tuition details coming soon — contact us directly for current rates and availability.
Phase 2 Curriculum (January 2027): Enrollment opens soon. Contact us now to be added to the priority notification list — Phase 1 families receive first access.
We warmly welcome Orthodox Christian families and any family drawn to a school where faith, virtue, and love of learning are at the center. You do not need to be Orthodox to enroll.
Questions
ACA is taking over ownership and operation of an established childcare center at St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church in Peoria. From day one, it will be Orthodox-owned and operated, with the same care and hours families already rely on. The full classical curriculum program launches in January 2027.
Our goal is to make this the smoothest transition possible. We’re committed to maintaining continuity — the same location, the same hours, and familiar faces where possible. The difference is that this will now be a faith-centered, Orthodox-run community.
The fall childcare program serves children ages 6 months through 4 years — the same range as the previous program at this location.
The January 2027 curriculum launch serves children ages 2½ through Pre-K, in three classroom communities: The Lambs (2½), The Doves (3), and The Disciples (Pre-K).
Yes. Families enrolled in our Phase 1 childcare program will receive first access and personalized guidance when Phase 2 curriculum enrollment opens in January 2027.
No. We warmly welcome families from all Christian backgrounds and any family drawn to a school where faith, virtue, and genuine learning are at the center.
ACA’s Early Childhood program in Peoria is designed to feed directly into our K–3 classical school at Assumption in Scottsdale. It’s one community with two locations, growing together — from infant care all the way through third grade and beyond.
Schedule a visit to St. Haralambos in Peoria — see the space, meet our team, and find out which program is right for your family.
📍 St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, Peoria, AZ
