Verde Christian Academy

Rise Resource Center is a nonprofit at 301 N Willard st in Cottonwood. It helps children and families through school programs, with classes from preschool up to 12th grade. Its staff includes teachers, therapists, student helpers, and office workers. The office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Families who want to learn about programs can call (928) 639-5678. People who want to give money can also donate, and in Arizona a gift may count toward a tax credit. Check the website or call to learn more about how the school works and who it serves.

Science Vortex of the Verde Valley is a hands-on center for children at 301 N. Willard St. Room 202 in Cottonwood. Its own site describes exhibits and programs in science, technology, engineering, art, and math for children ages 2-14, and lists a family makerspace night, a weekly session for little learners, a kids' night out, birthday parties, and field trips. Memberships and donations are handled on the site, and it states the group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the number 84-4106067. Call (928) 225-7830 about visiting.

Arizona iZone Institute is a public school at 1 N Willard St in Cottonwood. It is part of the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District. The school covers kindergarten through twelfth grade, listed as KG-12. 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 since then. Families who want to know how classes work, how to sign up, or what the school day looks like can call (928) 634-2288 and speak with the office.

Cottonwood Village Senior Living Community is at 201 E. Mingus Ave in Cottonwood. Its own site lists three levels of care: independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents live in apartments, and the site describes wellness, recreational, and educational programs along with landscaped courtyards. Tours can be scheduled. Dogs are welcome. Note the two phone numbers listed: (928) 634-4229 is listed here, while the community's own site gives (928) 723-4540, so the second is the safer one to call about a tour. It serves Cottonwood, Jerome, Cornville, and Sedona.

The Clemenceau Heritage Museum stands at 1 North Willard Street in Cottonwood. The Verde Historical Society runs it. Admission is reported as free. Open days and hours are not posted, so check clemenceaumuseum.com before driving over, because a small museum often keeps limited hours. School and group visits are usually arranged ahead of time rather than dropped in on. Displays cover the history of this part of town, and the building itself is part of that story. Ask at the door about photography rules and whether someone is available that day to walk you through what is on show.

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.