Kids Corner

Pests and weeds are both handled at High Desert Pest and Weed Control, 351 Papago Ln in Cottonwood. The company's own site lists general pest control, treatment for fire ants and harvester ants, weed control, and an organic pest control option, along with a special offers page. It promises to re-treat at no charge if results fall short, and describes itself as locally owned and independent. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, weekends closed. Two numbers appear on the site: 928-821-2688 and 928-284-9688. The service area on file covers Clarkdale, Cornville, Village of Oak Creek, and Sedona.

Services are held at 1377 East Hombre Drive in Cottonwood. This is a Christian place of worship, in the Mormon tradition. The phone number is (928) 600-8020. Meeting times, ward boundaries, and the schedule for weekday activities are not posted here, so call to ask which meetings you are welcome to attend and when they begin. Times often shift between seasons and between the units that share one building, which is why a call beats a guess. Visitors are generally welcome at a meetinghouse, but asking first is polite. Ask also about parking and about entrances if you need step free access to the building.

Septic work is the trade at Blackhills Pumping Inc, 1330 Paradise Dr in Cottonwood. The company's own site lists septic tank pumping, grease trap pumping, tank certification, electronic tank locating, and drain line cleaning. Televised pipeline troubleshooting is also listed as a way to find the cause of a clog. The site says the company has over 20 years of experience. Hours are 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with the office closed on Saturday and Sunday. Records show the service area covering Cottonwood and Sedona. Call (928) 634-3578 or email blkhlspumping@gmail.com.

Classes are held at 1500 South Monte Tesoro Drive in Cottonwood. The office can be reached at (928) 634-7039. Grade levels served, bell times, and the boundary for the area it draws from are not posted here, so call the office or check the school website for the current year. Registration paperwork, bus routes, and the calendar of breaks also change from year to year, and the office is the place to confirm them. Parents new to the area should ask what proof of address is needed before enrolling a child. Pickup and drop off traffic is heavy at the start and the end of the day.

Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School is a public school at 1500 S Monte Tesoro Dr in Cottonwood. It is part of the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District. The school serves preschool through eighth grade, listed as PK-08. It is a regular public school, not a charter school. These facts come from the NCES CCD public school directory for the 2023-2024 school year, so some details may have changed. Parents can call the school office at (928) 634-7039 to ask about signing up, the bell schedule, bus stops, or after-school programs for their children.

Bright Futures Child Care is a licensed child care center at 19 East Beech Street in Cottonwood. The AZ DHS license is a Child Care Center license, number CDC-11892. The center can care for up to 59 children. It is in YAVAPAI county. To learn what ages it takes, what the hours are, and whether there is room right now, call (928) 649-1330. Many parents like to visit first, meet the teachers, and see the play space before they sign up. Ask about the cost per week and what meals or snacks are given during the day.

First Steps Childcare is a child care center at 1025 South Kelli Lane in Cottonwood. It holds an Arizona DHS child care center license, number CDC-13756, and that license was checked on 2026-09-23. The center can care for up to 59 children at one time. Parents looking for care can call (928) 646-3377. Ask what ages the center takes, whether it has open spots, the hours it is open each day, and the weekly cost. You may also want to ask about meals, naps, and how the day is planned. A visit before you sign up is a good way to see the rooms and meet the staff.

Flip City Gym-N-Learn is a child care center at 614 South Airpark Road in Cottonwood. It holds a Child Care Center license from the AZ DHS, number CDC-17807, and can care for up to 49 children. It is in YAVAPAI county. Parents can call (928) 639-2852 to ask about openings, ages, hours, and weekly cost. The name hints at a mix of gym play and learning, so ask how the day is split between active time and quiet lessons. Plan a visit to see the space and meet the staff before you enroll.