QCUSD Preschool Programs
Dear Preschool Families,
Welcome to the 2024–2025 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 2025–2026
Registration for the 2025–2026 school year will open on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The links for classes will go live at that time.
- 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 2025–2026 School Year
- Registration Fee - Preschool (per child) Annual $65.00
- Registration Fee - Extended Care (per child) Annual $50.00
- Full Day Preschool & Kinder Prep 5 Days a Week Daily $41.25
- Extended Care (selected sites only) Daily Rate $16.80
- Half-Day Preschool 5 Day Morning Monthly $402.00
- Half-Day Preschool 4 Day Afternoon Monthly $331.00
- 3 Days A Week Monthly $236.00
- 3 Days A Week Stepping Stones Monthly $125.00
- Prepay for Full Year for Half Day Students only - 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.
- Late Pick Up Fee - $3 per minute.
All fees, charges, and payments are non-refundable.
Preschool Locations for 2025–2026
To start the enrollment process, please scroll down to the school you are interested in, and click on the drop-down of the class you would like to enroll in. Information about the class and links to sign up will be found in the drop down.
We offer preschool 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 preschool locations are reviewed regularly to ensure capacity.
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary (FMSE)
22801 Via Del Jardin, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Full-Day Preschool and Kinder-Prep provides those students who will turn three (3) years old on or before August 31, 2025, the opportunity to prepare to enter kindergarten through meaningful experiences. Not only are students exposed to the longer day to increase stamina, but they also participate in a variety of specifically designed lessons that will help facilitate a smooth transition from preschool to kindergarten. Students in full-day preschool will benefit from a differentiated approach that allows them to gain confidence as learners in all domains. Students will experience learning opportunities designed to support both social-emotional learning and pre-academic skills. In addition, we will make enrichment and extension activities available, and students will benefit from teacher-directed instruction and student-led inquiry.
Full-Day Kinder Prep will meet every day that QCUSD is in session. Lunch will be available for purchase from the cafeteria or children may bring their own. Children with special needs may be eligible for this program in addition to the Special Needs Preschool. The Community Education Director will determine this on a case-by-case basis. Please allow adequate time for us to review your child’s contract for Full-Day Preschool. This class is taught by an appropriately Certified Early Childhood Education Teacher.
- This class will not exceed 24 students.
- There will be a rest time scheduled for students participating in this program.
- Snacks will be provided.
- Children must be fully potty-trained.
- Extended care for preschool is not offered at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary.
Days and Times: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Early Release Dates: Full-Day Students will release at 12:55 p.m. on September 25, September 26, December 18, December 19, March 5, March 6, and May 21.
Enrollment Fee: $65 (non-refundable)
Tuition: $41.25 per day for each day school is in session during the QCUSD school year. Full-Day Preschool tuition is billed weekly.
Gateway Polytechnic Academy (GPA)
5149 S. Signal Butte, Mesa, AZ 85212
Coyote Pups 3 Day is a program for children between the ages of three and four years old. This introductory class meets three days per week throughout the QCUSD school year and is taught by a Certified Early Childhood Education Teacher. The curriculum in this class progresses at a rate suitable to the younger age group. Students participate in teacher-directed and student-led learning opportunities focused on social-emotional development with an introduction to pre-academic skills. Children must turn three (3) years old on or before August 31, 2025, to enroll in this class and are fully potty-trained.
If your child was born on or before August 31, 2021, they are too old to register for this class.
- The class is taught by a certified teacher.
- There will be no more than 16 students in each class.
- Children must be fully potty-trained.
- Snacks will be provided.
Days and Times: Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and Friday afternoon from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Annual Tuition: $2,360.00 divided into ten equal payments of $236.00 per month.
Paid in Full: $2,124.00 includes a 10% discount.
Kinder-Prep 3 Day is a program for children who will turn four (4) years old on or before August 31, 2025. This kindergarten preparation class offers a slightly more progressive pace than our Coyote Pups program while still only meeting three days per week during the QCUSD school year. Students continue to develop social-emotional readiness while building and strengthening communication skills and academic readiness through a developmentally appropriate instructional approach. This class is taught by an appropriately Certified Early Childhood Education Teacher.
Days and Times:
- AM Class - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- PM Class - Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Annual Tuition: $2,360.00 divided into ten equal payments of $236.00 per month.
Paid in Full: $2,124.00 includes a 10% discount.
Kinder-Prep 4 Day afternoon class is a program for children that will turn four (4) years old on or before August 31, 2025. This kindergarten preparation program offers the opportunity for children to prepare to enter kindergarten while continuing to maintain a part-time schedule. This class is specifically designed for students entering kindergarten the next school year. Students will develop a sense of school routine and personal responsibility. Developmentally appropriate instructional strategies provide opportunities for social-emotional growth, concept development, and continued building of foundational academic skills. This class is taught by an appropriately Certified Early Childhood Education Teacher.
- Maximum class enrollment is 20 students.
- Children must be fully potty-trained.
- Snacks will be provided.
Days and Times:
- PM Class - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. (No class on Wednesdays).
Annual Tuition: $3,310.00 divided into ten equal payments of $331.00 per month.
Paid in Full: $2,979.00 includes a 10% discount
Kinder-Prep 5 Day morning class is a program for children that will turn four (4) years old on or before August 31, 2025. This kindergarten preparation program offers the opportunity for children to prepare to enter kindergarten while continuing to maintain a part-time schedule. This class meets every school day during the QCUSD school year. This class is specifically designed for students entering kindergarten the next school year. Students will develop a sense of school routine and personal responsibility. Developmentally appropriate instructional strategies provide opportunities for social-emotional growth, concept development, and continued building of foundational academic skills. This class is taught by an appropriately Certified Early Childhood Education Teacher.
- Maximum class enrollment is 20 students.
- Children must be fully potty-trained.
- Snacks will be provided.
Days and Times:
- AM Class - Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Annual Tuition: $4,020.00 divided into ten equal payments of $402.00 per month.
Paid in Full: $3,618.00 includes a 10% discount.
Full-Day Preschool and Kinder-Prep provides those students who will turn three (3) years old on or before August 31, 2025, the opportunity to prepare to enter kindergarten through meaningful experiences. Not only are students exposed to the longer day to increase stamina, but they also participate in a variety of specifically designed lessons that will help facilitate a smooth transition from preschool to kindergarten. Students in full-day preschool will benefit from a differentiated approach that allows them to gain confidence as learners in all domains. Students will experience learning opportunities designed to support both social-emotional learning and pre-academic skills. In addition, we will make enrichment and extension activities available, and students will benefit from teacher-directed instruction and student-led inquiry.
Full-Day Preschool and Kinder Prep will meet every day that QCUSD is in session. Lunch will be available for purchase from the cafeteria or children may bring their own. Children with special needs may be eligible for this program in addition to the Special Needs Preschool. The Community Education Director will determine this on a case-by-case basis. Please allow adequate time for us to review your child’s contract for Full-Day Preschool. This class is taught by an appropriately Certified Early Childhood Education Teacher.
- This class will not exceed 24 students.
- There will be a rest time scheduled for students participating in this program.
- Children must be fully potty-trained.
- Snacks will be provided.
- Extended care is available from 6:30 a.m to 8:30 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Please complete a separate contract for extended care.
Days and Times: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Early Release Dates: Full Day Students who are not enrolled in extended care, will release at 12:55 p.m. on September 25, September 26, December 18, December 19, March 5, March 6 and May 21.
Enrollment Fee: $65 (non-refundable)
Tuition: $41.25 per day for each day school is in session during the QCUSD school year. Full-Day Preschool tuition is billed weekly.
Full-Day Extended Care requires an additional contract. QCUSD offers before and aftercare for preschool-age students enrolled in full-day tuition preschool at Queen Creek Elementary, Gateway Polytechnic Academy, and Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary for an additional fee. Full-day students can attend before and aftercare by completing a separate contract for enrollment in Eleyo. In order to participate in before and aftercare, students must have an approved contract in the Eleyo Online Enrollment Portal for both preschool and before/aftercare.
***Breakfast will be available for purchase from the cafeteria if your child attends morning extended care before 7:30 a.m.
***Before and aftercare programs are contingent upon enrollment at each site. If minimum enrollment is not reached, we will contact you regarding other available preschool/extended care options.
***Before and aftercare contracts in preschool require a consistent daily schedule and must be the same days each week for the school year.
Hours: Extended care is available from 6:30 a.m to 8:30 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Extended Care Enrollment Fee: $50.00 (non-refundable)
Extended Care Rates: Fixed Weekly Schedule - $16.80 per day ($84.00 per week)
Stepping Stones Integrated Preschool is an early learning opportunity that brings typically-developing preschoolers and those who are experiencing delays in their development together in an inclusive environment that celebrates each unique child. Students in this class will meet three days each week during the QCUSD school year for two and a half hours each session. Students will engage in lessons from our core preschool instructional materials (Fundations, Origo Math, Handwriting Without Tears, and ECHOS Science) at a rate that aligns with our district curriculum maps for preschool. Children must turn three (3) years old on or before August 31, 2025, to enroll in this class and are fully potty-trained.
- This class is taught by an appropriately certified early childhood special education teacher.
- A total of six typically-developing peer models will be accepted to attend this class.
- Peer models must be fully potty-trained.
Days and Times:
- Session A - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Morning from 8:50 to 11:20 a.m.
- Session B - Tuesday and Thursday Morning from 8:50 to 11:20 a.m. and Friday afternoon from 1:10 to 3:40 p.m.
- Session C - Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 1:10 to 3:40 p.m.
Annual Tuition: $1,250.00 divided into ten equal payments of $125.00 per month.
Paid in Full: $1,125.00 includes a 10% discount.
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 is a program for children between the ages of three and four years old. This introductory class meets three days per week throughout the QCUSD school year and is taught by a Certified Early Childhood Education Teacher. The curriculum in this class progresses at a rate suitable to the younger age group. Students participate in teacher-directed and student-led learning opportunities focused on social-emotional development with an introduction to pre-academic skills. Children must turn three (3) years old on or before August 31, 2025. to enroll in this class and are fully potty-trained.
If your child was born on or before August 31, 2021, they are too old to register for this class.
The class is taught by a certified teacher.
- There will be no more than 16 students in each class.
- Children must be fully potty-trained.
- Snacks will be provided.
Days and Times: Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and Friday afternoon from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Annual Tuition: $2,360.00 divided into ten equal payments of $236.00 per month.
Paid in Full: $2,124.00 includes a 10% discount.
Kinder-Prep 3 Day is a program for children that will turn four (4) years old on or before August 31, 2025. This kindergarten preparation class offers a slightly more progressive pace than our Coyote Pups program while still only meeting three days per week during the QCUSD school year. Students continue to develop social-emotional readiness while building and strengthening communication skills and academic readiness through a developmentally appropriate instructional approach. This class is taught by an appropriately Certified Early Childhood Education Teacher.
- There will be no more than 20 students in each class.
- Children must be fully potty trained.
- Snacks will be provided.
Days and Times:
- AM Class - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- PM Class - Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Annual Tuition: $2,360.00 divided into ten equal payments of $236.00 per month.
Paid in Full: $2,124.00 includes a 10% discount.
Kinder-Prep 4 Day afternoon class is a program for children that will turn four (4) years old on or before August 31, 2025. This kindergarten preparation program offers the opportunity for children to prepare to enter kindergarten while continuing to maintain a part-time schedule. This class is specifically designed for students entering kindergarten the next school year. Students will develop a sense of school routine and personal responsibility. Developmentally appropriate instructional strategies provide opportunities for social-emotional growth, concept development, and continued building of foundational academic skills. This class is taught by an appropriately Certified Early Childhood Education Teacher.
- Maximum class enrollment is 20 students.
- Children must be fully potty-trained.
- Snacks will be provided.
Days and Times:
- PM Class - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. (No class on Wednesdays)
Annual Tuition: $3,310.00 divided into ten equal payments of $331.00 per month.
Paid in Full: $2,979.00 includes a 10% discount.
Kinder-Prep 5-Day Morning is a program for children that will turn four (4) years old on or before August 31, 2025. This kindergarten preparation program offers the opportunity for children to prepare to enter kindergarten while continuing to maintain a part-time schedule.
This class meets every school day during the QCUSD school year. This class is specifically designed for students entering kindergarten the next school year. Students will develop a sense of school routine and personal responsibility. Developmentally appropriate instructional strategies provide opportunities for social-emotional growth, concept development, and continued building of foundational academic skills. This class is taught by an appropriately Certified Early Childhood Education Teacher.
- Maximum class enrollment is 20 students.
- Children must be fully potty-trained.
- Snacks will be provided.
Days and Times:
- AM Class - Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Annual Tuition: $4,020.00 divided into ten equal payments of $402.00 per month.
Paid in Full: $3,618.00 includes a 10% discount.
Full-Day Preschool and Kinder-Prep provides those students who will turn three (3) years old on or before August 31, 2025, the opportunity to prepare to enter kindergarten through meaningful experiences. Not only are students exposed to the longer day to increase stamina, but they also participate in a variety of specifically designed lessons that will help facilitate a smooth transition from preschool to kindergarten. Students in full-day preschool will benefit from a differentiated approach that allows them to gain confidence as learners in all domains. Students will experience learning opportunities designed to support both social-emotional learning and pre-academic skills. In addition, we will make enrichment and extension activities available, and students will benefit from teacher-directed instruction and student-led inquiry.
Full-Day Kinder Prep will meet every day that QCUSD is in session. Lunch will be available for purchase from the cafeteria or children may bring their own. Children with special needs may be eligible for this program in addition to the Special Needs Preschool. The Community Education Director will determine this on a case-by-case basis. Please allow adequate time for us to review your child’s contract for Full-Day Preschool. This class is taught by an appropriately Certified Early Childhood Education Teacher.
- This class will not exceed 24 students.
- There will be a rest time scheduled for students participating in this program.
- Snacks will be provided.
- Children must be fully potty-trained.
- Extended care is available from 6:30 a.m to 8:30 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Please complete a separate contract for extended care.
Days and Times: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Early Release Dates: Full-Day Students who are not enrolled in extended care, will release at 12:55 p.m. on September 25, September 26, December 18, December 19, March 5, March 6, and May 21.
Enrollment Fee: $65 (non-refundable)
Tuition: $41.25 per day for each day school is in session during the QCUSD school year. Full-Day Preschool tuition is billed weekly.
Full-Day Extended Care requires an additional contract. QCUSD offers before and aftercare for preschool-age students enrolled in full-day tuition preschool at Queen Creek Elementary, Gateway Polytechnic Academy, and Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary for an additional fee. Full-day students can attend before and aftercare by completing a separate contract for enrollment in Eleyo. In order to participate in before and aftercare, students must have an approved contract in the Eleyo Online Enrollment Portal for both preschool and before/aftercare.
***Breakfast will be available for purchase from the cafeteria if your child attends morning extended care before 7:30 a.m.
***Before and aftercare programs are contingent upon enrollment at each site. If minimum enrollment is not reached, we will contact you regarding other available preschool/extended care options.
***Before and aftercare contracts in preschool require a consistent daily schedule and must be the same days each week.
Hours: Extended care is available from 6:30 a.m to 8:30 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Extended Care Enrollment Fee: $50.00 (non-refundable)
Extended Care Rates: Fixed Weekly Schedule - $16.80 per day ($84.00 per week)
Queen Creek Elementary (QCE)
23636 S. 204th Street, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Coyote Pups 3 Day is a program for children between the ages of three and four years old. This introductory class meets three days per week throughout the QCUSD school year and is taught by a Certified Early Childhood Education Teacher. The curriculum in this class progresses at a rate suitable to the younger age group. Students participate in teacher-directed and student-led learning opportunities focused on social-emotional development with an introduction to pre-academic skills. Children must turn three (3) years old on or before August 31, 2025, to enroll in this class and are fully potty-trained.
If your child was born on or before August 31, 2021, they are too old to register for this class.
- The class is taught by a certified teacher.
- There will be no more than 16 students in each class.
- Children must be fully potty-trained.
- Snacks will be provided.
Days and Times: Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and Friday afternoon from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Annual Tuition: $2,360.00 divided into ten equal payments of $236.00 per month.
Paid in Full: $2,124.00 includes a 10% discount.
Kinder-Prep 3 Day is a program for children that will turn four (4) years old on or before August 31, 2025. This kindergarten preparation class offers a slightly more progressive pace than our Coyote Pups program while still only meeting three days per week during the QCUSD school year. Students continue to develop social-emotional readiness while building and strengthening communication skills and academic readiness through a developmentally appropriate instructional approach. This class is taught by an appropriately Certified Early Childhood Education Teacher.
- There will be no more than 20 students in each class.
- Children must be fully potty trained.
- Snacks will be provided.
Days and Times:
- AM - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- PM - Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Annual Tuition: $2,360.00 divided into ten equal payments of $236.00 per month.
Paid in Full: $2,124.00 includes a 10% discount.
Kinder-Prep 5 Dau Morning is a program for children that will turn four (4) years old on or before August 31, 2025. This kindergarten preparation program offers the opportunity for children to prepare to enter kindergarten while continuing to maintain a part-time schedule. This class meets every school day during the QCUSD school year. This class is specifically designed for students entering kindergarten the next school year. Students will develop a sense of school routine and personal responsibility. Developmentally appropriate instructional strategies provide opportunities for social-emotional growth, concept development, and continued building of foundational academic skills. This class is taught by an appropriately Certified Early Childhood Education Teacher.
- Maximum class enrollment is 20 students.
- Children must be fully potty-trained.
- Snacks will be provided.
Days and Times:
- Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Annual Tuition: $4,020.00 divided into ten equal payments of $402.00 per month.
Paid in Full: $3,618.00 includes a 10% discount.
Full-Day Preschool and Kinder-Prep provides those students who will turn three (3) years old on or before August 31, 2025, the opportunity to prepare to enter kindergarten through meaningful experiences. Not only are students exposed to the longer day to increase stamina, but they also participate in a variety of specifically designed lessons that will help facilitate a smooth transition from preschool to kindergarten. Students in full-day preschool will benefit from a differentiated approach that allows them to gain confidence as learners in all domains. Students will experience learning opportunities designed to support both social-emotional learning and pre-academic skills. In addition, we will make enrichment and extension activities available, and students will benefit from teacher-directed instruction and student-led inquiry.
Full-Day Kinder Prep will meet every day that QCUSD is in session. Lunch will be available for purchase from the cafeteria or children may bring their own. Children with special needs may be eligible for this program in addition to the Special Needs Preschool. The Community Education Director will determine this on a case-by-case basis. Please allow adequate time for us to review your child’s contract for Full-Day Preschool. This class is taught by an appropriately Certified Early Childhood Education Teacher.
- This class will not exceed 24 students.
- There will be a rest time scheduled for students participating in this program.
- Children must be fully potty-trained.
- Snacks will be provided.
- Extended care is available from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. and 3:15 to 6:00 p.m.
Please complete a separate contract for extended care.
Days and Times:
- Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Early Release Dates: Full Day Students who are not enrolled in extended care, will release at 12:55 p.m. on September 25, September 26, December 18, December 19, March 5, March 6, and May 21.
Enrollment Fee: $65 (non-refundable)
Tuition: $41.25 per day for each day school is in session during the QCUSD school year. Full-Day Preschool tuition is billed weekly.
Full-Day Extended Care requires an additional contract. QCUSD offers before and aftercare for preschool-age students enrolled in full-day tuition preschool at Queen Creek Elementary, Gateway Polytechnic Academy, and Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary for an additional fee. Full-day students can attend before and aftercare by completing a separate contract for enrollment in Eleyo. In order to participate in before and aftercare, students must have an approved contract in the Eleyo Online Enrollment Portal for both preschool and before/aftercare.
***Breakfast will be available for purchase from the cafeteria if your child attends morning extended care before 7:30 a.m.
***Before and aftercare programs are contingent upon enrollment at each site. If minimum enrollment is not reached, we will contact you regarding other available preschool/extended care options.
***Before and aftercare contracts in preschool require a consistent daily schedule and must be the same days each week.
Hours: Extended care is available from 6:30 a.m to 8:30 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Extended Care Enrollment Fee: $50.00 (non-refundable)
Extended Care Rates: Fixed Weekly Schedule - $16.80 per day ($84.00 per week)
Stepping Stones Integrated Preschool is an early learning opportunity that brings typically-developing preschoolers and those who are experiencing delays in their development together in an inclusive environment that celebrates each unique child. Students in this class will meet three days each week during the QCUSD school year for two and a half hours each session. Students will engage in lessons from our core preschool instructional materials (Fundations, Origo Math, Handwriting Without Tears, and ECHOS Science) at a rate that aligns with our district curriculum maps for preschool. Children must turn three (3) years old on or before August 31, 2025, to enroll in this class and are fully potty-trained.
- This class is taught by an appropriately certified early childhood special education teacher.
- A total of six typically-developing peer models will be accepted to attend this class.
- Peer models must be fully potty-trained.
Days and Times:
- Session A - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Morning from 8:50 to 11:20 a.m.
- Session B - Tuesday and Thursday Morning from 8:50 to 11:20 a.m. and Friday afternoon from 1:10 to 3:40 p.m.
- Session C - Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 1:10 to 3:40 p.m
Annual Tuition: $1250.00 divided into ten equal payments of $125.00 per month.
Paid in Full: $1,125.00 includes a 10% discount.
Silver Valley Elementary (SVE)
Coyote Pups 3 Day is a program for children between the ages of three and four years old. This introductory class meets three days per week throughout the QCUSD school year and is taught by a Certified Early Childhood Education Teacher. The curriculum in this class progresses at a rate suitable to the younger age group. Students participate in teacher-directed and student-led learning opportunities focused on social-emotional development with an introduction to pre-academic skills. Children must turn three (3) years old on or before August 31, 2025, to enroll in this class and are fully potty-trained.
If your child was born on or before August 31, 2021, they are too old to register for this class.
- The class is taught by a certified teacher.
- There will be no more than 16 students in each class.
- Children must be fully potty-trained.
- Snacks will be provided.
Days and Times: Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and Friday afternoon from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Annual Tuition: $2,360.00 divided into ten equal payments of $236.00 per month.
Paid in Full: $2,124.00 includes a 10% discount.
Kinder-Prep 3 Day is a program for children that will turn four (4) years old on or before August 31, 2025. This kindergarten preparation class offers a slightly more progressive pace than our Coyote Pups program while still only meeting three days per week during the QCUSD school year. Students continue to develop social-emotional readiness while building and strengthening communication skills and academic readiness through a developmentally appropriate instructional approach. This class is taught by an appropriately Certified Early Childhood Education Teacher.
- There will be no more than 20 students in each class.
- Children must be fully potty trained.
- Snacks will be provided.
Days and Times:
- AM Class - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- PM Class - Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Annual Tuition: $2,360.00 divided into ten equal payments of $236.00 per month.
Paid in Full: $2,124.00 includes a 10% discount.
Full-Day Preschool and Kinder-Prep provides those students who will turn three (3) years old on or before August 31, 2025, the opportunity to prepare to enter kindergarten through meaningful experiences. Not only are students exposed to the longer day to increase stamina, but they also participate in a variety of specifically designed lessons that will help facilitate a smooth transition from preschool to kindergarten. Students in full-day preschool will benefit from a differentiated approach that allows them to gain confidence as learners in all domains. Students will experience learning opportunities designed to support both social-emotional learning and pre-academic skills. In addition, we will make enrichment and extension activities available, and students will benefit from teacher-directed instruction and student-led inquiry.
Full-Day Kinder Prep will meet every day that QCUSD is in session from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Lunch will be available for purchase from the cafeteria or children may bring their own. Children with special needs may be eligible for this program in addition to the Special Needs Preschool. The Community Education Director will determine this on a case-by-case basis. Please allow adequate time for us to review your child’s contract for Full-Day Preschool. This class is taught by an appropriately Certified Early Childhood Education Teacher.
- This class will not exceed 24 students.
- There will be a rest time scheduled for students participating in this program.
- Snacks will be provided.
- Children must be fully potty-trained.
- Extended care for preschool is not offered at Silver Valley Elementary.
Days and Times: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Early Release Dates: Full Day Students will release at 12:55 p.m. on September 25, September 26, December 18, December 19, March 5, March 6, and May 21.
Enrollment Fee: $65 (non-refundable)
Tuition: $41.25 per day for each day school is in session during the QCUSD school year. Full-Day Preschool tuition is billed weekly.
QCHS CTE TOYBOX Preschool
On Friday, January 17, TOYBOX Preschool will begin accepting contract requests through our Eleyo Online Enrollment System for the 2025–2026 school year starting at 5:00 p.m.
Current enrollment for the 2025–2026 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
[email protected]