QCUSD Preschool Programs

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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

Gateway Polytechnic Academy (GPA)

5149 S. Signal Butte, Mesa, AZ 85212

Coyote Pups 3 Day
Kinder-Prep 3 Day
Kinder-Prep 4 Day Afternoon
Kinder-Prep 5 Day Morning
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 4 Day Afternoon
Kinder-Prep 5 Day Morning
Full Day Preschool and Kinder-Prep
Full-Day Extended Care

Mountain Trail Academy (MTA)

5626 South Mountain Road, Mesa AZ, 85212

Queen Creek Elementary (QCE)

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

Coyote Pups 3 Day
Kinder-Prep 3 Day
Kinder-Prep 5 Day Morning
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 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]