QCUSD Preschool Programs

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Dear Preschool Families,

Welcome to the 2023–2024 school year! Our preschool teachers are working to prepare an amazing learning experience for your preschooler. As always, we thank you for your continued support and for partnering with us for your child’s early childhood education needs.

    Warm regards,
    QCUSD Community Education Department

    Preschool Enrollment for 2024–2025

    Enrollment for the 2024–2025 school year will open on Friday, January 19 at 5:00 p.m.

    • Step 1: Create an account in Eleyo, then register your child through the QCUSD Eleyo website.
    • Step 2: Once we approve your Eleyo contract, you will receive an email from us. Please wait patiently.
    • Step 3: If we approve your Eleyo contract, you have 72 hours to turn in the QCUSD Elementary Registration Packet and required documents to the school site you have chosen. Failure to complete this step in the time allotted will result in us removing your contract from Eleyo and withdrawing your student from the QCUSD Preschool program.
    • Documents needed for registration at the school site:
      • Completed Registration Packet
      • Birth Certificate
      • Immunization Record
      • Proof of Residency
      • Parent/Guardian Photo ID

    Preschool Rates 2024–2025 School Year

    • Registration Fee - Preschool (per child) Annual $65.00
    • Registration Fee - Extended Care (per child) Annual $50.00
    • Full Day Preschool and Kinder Prep Five Days a Week Daily $40.25
      • Extended Care (selected sites only) Daily $16.80
    • Half-Day Preschool Five Days A Week Monthly $382.00
    • Three Days A Week Monthly $216.00
    • Three Days A Week Stepping Stones Monthly $161.00
    • Prepay Full Year - 10% Discount Annually
    • Non-School Day/Camp Rates Camp Registration Fee (per child) Annually $35.00
      • Early Bird Daily $40.00
      • After Deadline Daily $45.00

    All fees, charges, and payments are non-refundable.

    Preschool Locations for 2023–2024

    To start the enrollment process, please scroll down to the school of your interest, and click on the drop-down for the class in which you would like to enroll. In the dropdown, you will find information about the class and links to sign up.

    Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary (FMSE)

    22801 Via Del Jardin, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

    Full-Day Preschool and Kinder-Prep

    Gateway Polytechnic Academy (GPA)

    5149 S. Signal Butte, Mesa, AZ 85212

    Stepping Stones Integrated Preschool

    Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary (KMBE)

    KMBE is a QCUSD Accelerated School of Choice. School uniforms are required for all students who attend.

    19684 S. 225th Pl, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

    Full-Day Preschool and Kinder-Prep
    Full-Day Extended Care

    Queen Creek Elementary (QCE)

    23636 S. 204th Street, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

    Stepping Stones Integrated Preschool

    Silver Valley Elementary (SVE)

    9737 E Toledo Ave, Mesa, AZ 85212

    Full Day Preschool and Kinder-Prep

    Preschool Locations for 2024–2025

    To start the enrollment process, please scroll down to the school of your interest, and click on the drop-down for the class in which you would like to enroll. In the dropdown, you will find information about the class and links to sign up or a link to Eleyo to register.

    Preschool will be available at the following regional locations:

    • Southern Region: Queen Creek Elementary
    • Central Region: Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary and Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary
    • Northern Region: Gateway Polytechnic Academy and Silver Valley Elementary

    Please note that we review preschool locations regularly to ensure capacity.

    Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary (FMSE)

    22801 Via Del Jardin, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

    Full-Day Preschool and Kinder-Prep

    Gateway Polytechnic Academy (GPA)

    5149 S. Signal Butte, Mesa, AZ 85212

    Coyote Pups 3 Day
    Kinder-Prep 3 Day
    Kinder-Prep 5 Day
    Full-Day Preschool and Kinder-Prep
    Full Day Extended Care
    Stepping Stones Integrated Preschool

    Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary (KMBE)

    KMBE is a QCUSD Accelerated School of Choice. School uniforms are required for all students who attend.

    19684 S. 225th Pl, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

    Coyote Pups 3 Day
    Kinder-Prep 3 Day
    Kinder-Prep 5 Day
    Full-Day Preschool and Kinder-Prep
    Full Day Extended Care

    Queen Creek Elementary (QCE)

    23636 S. 204th Street, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

    Coyote Pups 3 Day
    Kinder-Prep 3 Day
    Kinder-Prep 5 Day
    Full-Day Preschool and Kinder-Prep
    Full Day Extended Care
    Stepping Stones Integrated Preschool

    Silver Valley Elementary (SVE)

    9737 E Toledo Ave, Mesa, AZ 85212

    Coyote Pups 3 Day
    Kinder-Prep 3 Day
    Full-Day Preschool and Kinder-Prep

    QCHS CTE TOYBOX Preschool

    On Friday, January 19, TOYBOX Preschool will begin accepting contract requests through our Eleyo Online Enrollment System for the 2024–2025 school year starting at 5:00 p.m.

    Current enrollment for the 2024–2025 school year is listed below along with tuition information and other TOYBOX Preschool information. We are currently proposing a rate increase for next school year. Please see tuition prices below for more information.

    The TOYBOX Program is a fully-licensed high school laboratory preschool program. Adult staff members and high school students enrolled in the early childhood education program work together to provide an enjoyable learning environment for children three to five years old. We are contracted with Quality First, part of First Things First, and proudly a Quality-Plus five-star-rated preschool.

    Please get in touch with us for more information.

    Diane Ayala
    TOYBOX Coordinator
    (480) 987-5953
    dayala@qcusd.org