Our Preschool Program
On Friday, January 20, the Eleyo Online Enrollment System will begin accepting contract requests for the 2023–2024 school year at 5:00 p.m. Space is limited, and early registration is recommended.
Dear Preschool Families,
We have had an amazing first semester with our littlest learners. It has been a joy to celebrate their success as they develop social/emotional skills and pre-academic skills through their participation in preschool. Thank you for your continued support and for partnering with us for your child’s early childhood education needs.
We are excited to share with you that registration for the 2023–2024 school year will open on Friday, January 20 at 5:00 p.m. In the coming school year, we will continue to offer preschool at three regional locations.
- Southern Region: Queen Creek Elementary
- Central Region: Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary
- Northern Region: Gateway Polytechnic Academy
Please note that preschool locations are reviewed regularly to ensure capacity. Locations are subject to change.
Each campus will offer Coyote Pups three-day, Kinder-Prep three-day, Kinder-Prep five-day, and full-day programming. As always, QCUSD Preschool is committed to providing a variety of quality early childhood learning opportunities taught by certified teachers.
We thank you for choosing QCUSD Preschool! We look forward to the opportunity of providing your preschooler with a developmentally appropriate and robust preschool experience.
Warm regards,
Aubrey Ruhser
Director of Preschool
Preschool Enrollment for 2023–2024
Enrollment for the 2023–2024 school year will open on Friday, January 20, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.
Dear Parents & Guardians,
We are excited to welcome both returning and new students for the 2023–2024 school year! On Friday, January 20 at 5:00 p.m., the Eleyo Online Enrollment System will begin accepting contracts for the upcoming school year. Space is limited, and early registration is recommended. All classes, including before and aftercare, 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 will be available for students enrolled in our full-day preschool classrooms.
All children enrolled in a tuition-based QCUSD Preschool Program must be toilet trained. Transportation is not available for tuition preschool programs.
Feel free to take advantage of one of our discounts. You may apply a ten percent discount to your account by paying the annual preschool tuition in full for half-day programs. If you have more than one child enrolled in our QCUSD Tuition Preschool Program, your youngest child may be eligible for a ten percent sibling discount. Children with parents or legal guardians employed by QCUSD may be eligible for an employee discount. Please note, discounts may not be combined, with the exception of the employee discount. To activate your discount (pay in full, sibling, or employee discount), you must contact Brenda Snyder in the preschool office at (480) 987-5958 or by email.
Preschool Locations for 2023–2024
To start the enrollment process, please scroll down to the school you are interested in and select 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 dropdown.
Please note that the class sign-up links will not be live and working until we open registration on Friday, January 20, 2023, at 5:00 p.m..
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 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, 2023, to enroll in this class. Otherwise, your child may enroll in this class once he or she turns three years of age and is fully potty-trained.
If your child was born on or before August 31, 2019, 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.
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.
Enrollment Fee: $65 enrollment fee (non-refundable)
Monthly Tuition: $216.00 per month from August through May
Annual Tuition: $2,160.00 divided into ten equal payments of $216.00 per month
Paid in Full: $1944.00 includes a 10% discount
- There will be no more than 18 students in each class.
- Children must be fully potty-trained.
- A.M. Class - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- P.M. Class - Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Kinder-Prep 5 Day is a program for children that will turn four (4) years old on or before December 31, 2023. 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.
Days and Times:
- A.M. Class - Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- P.M. Class - Monday through Friday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Enrollment Fee: $65 (non-refundable)
Monthly Tuition: $382.00 per month from August through May
Annual Tuition: $3,820.00 divided into ten equal payments of $382.00 per month
Paid in Full: $3,438.00 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, 2023, 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. Breakfast-on-the-go and snacks will be available for students participating in extended care. 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 preschool 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.
- Extended care is available from 6:30 a.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.
Enrollment Fee: $65 (non-refundable)
Tuition: $40.25 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.
***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.
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, 2023, to enroll in this class. Otherwise, your child may enroll in this class once he or she turns three years of age and is fully potty-trained.
- This class is taught by an appropriately certified early childhood special education teacher.
- A total of eight typically developing peer models will be accepted to attend this class.
- Peer models must be fully potty-trained.
Days and Times: Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8:50 to 11:20 a.m. and Friday afternoon from 1:10 to 3:40 p.m.
Enrollment Fee: $65 (non-refundable)
Monthly Tuition: $161.00 per month from August through May
Annual Tuition: $1610.00 divided into ten equal payments of $161.00 per month
Paid in Full: $1,449.00 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 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, 2023, to enroll in this class. Otherwise, your child may enroll in this class once he or she turns three years of age and is fully potty-trained.
If your child was born on or before August 31, 2019, 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.
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.
Enrollment Fee: $65 enrollment fee (non-refundable)
Monthly Tuition: $216.000 per month from August through May
Annual Tuition: $2,160.00 divided into ten equal payments of $216.00 per month
Paid in Full: $1,944.00 includes a 10% discount
Kinder-Prep 3 Day is a program for children that will turn four (4) years old on or before December 31, 2023. 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 18 students in each class.
- Children must be fully potty trained.
Days and Times:
- A.M. Class - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- P.M. Class - Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Enrollment Fee: $65 (non-refundable)
Monthly Tuition: $216.00 per month from August through May
Annual Tuition: $2,160.00 divided into ten equal payments of $216.00 per month
Paid in Full: $1,944.00 includes a 10% discount
- Register for KMBE Half-Day M/W/F a.m. Class 1
- Register for KMBE Half-Day M/W/F a.m. Class 2
- Register for KMBE Half-Day M/T/Th p.m. Class 1
- Register for KMBE Half-Day M/T/Th p.m. Class 2
Kinder-Prep 5 Day is a program for children that will turn four (4) years old on or before December 31, 2023. 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.
Days and Times:
- A.M. Class - Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- P.M. Class - Monday through Friday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Enrollment Fee: $65 (non-refundable)
Monthly Tuition: $382.00 per month from August through May
Annual Tuition: $3,820.00 divided into ten equal payments of $382.00 per month
Paid in Full: $3,438.00 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, 2023, 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. Breakfast-on-the-go and snacks will be available for students participating in extended care. 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 preschool 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.
- Extended care is available from 6:30 a.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.
Enrollment Fee: $65 (non-refundable)
Tuition: $40.25 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.
***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.
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. 20th 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 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, 2023, to enroll in this class. Otherwise, your child may enroll in this class once he or she turns three years of age and is fully potty-trained.
If your child was born on or before August 31, 2019, 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.
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.
Enrollment Fee: $65 enrollment fee (non-refundable)
Monthly Tuition: $216.00 per month from August through May
Annual Tuition: $2,160.00 divided into ten equal payments of $216.00 per month
Paid in Full: $1,944.00 includes a 10% discount
- Register for QCE Half-Day T/Th a.m. Friday p.m. Class 1
- Register for QCE Half-Day T/Th a.m. Friday p.m. Class 2
Kinder-Prep 3 Day is a program for children that will turn four (4) years old on or before December 31, 2023. 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 18 students in each class.
- Children must be fully potty trained.
Days and Times:
- A.M. Class - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- P.M. Class - Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Enrollment Fee: $65 (non-refundable)
Monthly Tuition: $216.00 per month from August through May
Annual Tuition: $2,160.00 divided into ten equal payments of $216.00 per month
Paid in Full: $1,944.00 includes a 10% discount
Kinder-Prep 5 Day is a program for children that will turn four (4) years old on or before December 31, 2023. 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.
Days and Times:
- Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Enrollment Fee: $65 (non-refundable)
Monthly Tuition: $382.00 per month from August through May
Annual Tuition: $3,820.00 divided into ten equal payments of $382.00 per month
Paid in Full: $3,438.00 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, 2023, 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. Breakfast-on-the-go and snacks will be available for students participating in extended care. 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 preschool 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.
- Extended care is available from 6:30 a.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.
Enrollment Fee: $65 (non-refundable)
Tuition: $40.25 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.
***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.
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, 2023, to enroll in this class. Otherwise, your child may enroll in this class once he or she turns three years of age and is fully potty-trained.
- This class is taught by an appropriately certified early childhood special education teacher.
- A total of eight typically-developing peer models will be accepted to attend this class.
- Peer models must be fully potty-trained.
Days and Times: Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8:50 to 11:20 a.m. and Friday afternoon from 1:10 to 3:40 p.m.
Enrollment Fee: $65 (non-refundable)
Monthly Tuition: $161.00 per month from August through May
Annual Tuition: $1610.00 divided into ten equal payments of $161.00 per month
Paid in Full: $1,449.00 includes a 10% discount
Preschool Locations for 2022-2023
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 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, 2022, to enroll in this class. Otherwise, your child may enroll in this class once he or she turns three years of age and is fully potty-trained.
If your child was born on or before August 31, 2018, 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.
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.
Enrollment Fee: $65 enrollment fee (non-refundable)
Monthly Tuition: $187.50 per month from August through May
Annual Tuition: $1,875.00 divided into ten equal payments of $187.50 per month
Paid in Full: $1,687.50 includes a 10% discount
Kinder-Prep 3 Day is a program for children that will turn four (4) years old on or before December 31, 2022. 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 18 students in each class.
- Children must be fully potty-trained.
Days and Times:
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Enrollment Fee: $65 (non-refundable)
Monthly Tuition: $187.50 per month from August through May
Annual Tuition: $1,875.00 divided into ten equal payments of $187.50 per month
Paid in Full: $1,687.50 includes a 10% discount
Kinder-Prep 5 Day is a program for children that will turn four (4) years old on or before December 31, 2022. 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.
Days and Times:
- Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- Monday through Friday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Enrollment Fee: $65 (non-refundable)
Monthly Tuition: $331.25
Annual Tuition: $3,312.50 divided into ten equal payments of $331.25 per month
Paid in Full: $2,981.30 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, 2022, 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. Breakfast-on-the-go and snacks will be available for students participating in extended care. 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 preschool 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.
- Extended care is available from 6:30 a.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.
Enrollment Fee: $65 (non-refundable)
Tuition: $35 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.
***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.
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.
- This class is taught by an appropriately certified early childhood special education teacher.
- A total of eight typically-developing peer models will be accepted to attend this class.
- Peer models must be fully potty-trained.
Days and Times: Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8:50 to 11:20 a.m. and Friday afternoon from 1:10 to 3:40 p.m.
Enrollment Fee: $65
Monthly Tuition: $140.00 per month from August through May
Annual Tuition: $1400.00 divided into ten equal payments of $140.00 per month
Paid in Full: $1,260.00 includes a 10% discount
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary (KMBE)
KMBE is a QCUSD 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 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, 2022, to enroll in this class. Otherwise, your child may enroll in this class once he or she turns three years of age and is fully potty-trained.
If your child was born on or before August 31, 2018, 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.
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.
Enrollment Fee: $65 enrollment fee (non-refundable)
Monthly Tuition: $187.50 per month from August through May
Paid in Full: $1,687.50 includes a 10% discount
Kinder-Prep 3 Day is a program for children that will turn four (4) years old on or before December 31, 2022. 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 18 students in each class.
- Children must be fully potty trained.
Days and Times:
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Enrollment Fee: $65 (non-refundable)
Monthly Tuition: $187.50 per month from August through May
Annual Tuition: $1,875.00 divided into ten equal payments of $187.50 per month
Kinder-Prep 5-Day is a program for children that will turn four (4) years old on or before December 31, 2022. 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.
Days and Times:
- Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- Monday through Friday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Enrollment Fee: $65 (non-refundable)
Monthly Tuition: $331.25
Annual Tuition: $3,312.50 divided into ten equal payments of $331.25 per month
Paid in Full: $2,981.30 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, 2022, 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. Breakfast-on-the-go and snacks will be available for students participating in extended care. 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 preschool 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.
- Extended care is available from 6:30 a.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.
Enrollment Fee: $65 (non-refundable)
Tuition: $35 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.
***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.
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. 20th 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 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, 2022, to enroll in this class. Otherwise, your child may enroll in this class once he or she turns three years of age and is fully potty-trained.
If your child was born on or before August 31, 2018, 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.
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.
Enrollment Fee: $65 enrollment fee (non-refundable)
Monthly Tuition: $187.50 per month from August through May
Annual Tuition: $1,875.00 divided into ten equal payments of $187.50 per month
Paid in Full: $1,687.50 includes a 10% discount
Kinder-Prep 3 Day is a program for children that will turn four (4) years old on or before December 31, 2022. 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 18 students in each class.
- Children must be fully potty trained.
Days and Times:
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Enrollment Fee: $65 (non-refundable)
Monthly Tuition: $187.50 per month from August through May
Annual Tuition: $1,875.00 divided into ten equal payments of $187.50 per month
Paid in Full: $1,687.50 includes a 10% discount
Kinder-Prep 5 Day is a program for children that will turn four (4) years old on or before December 31, 2022. 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.
Days and Times:
- Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Enrollment Fee: $65 (non-refundable)
Monthly Tuition: $331.25
Annual Tuition: $3,312.50 divided into ten equal payments of $331.25 per month
Paid in Full: $2,981.30 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, 2022, 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. Breakfast-on-the-go and snacks will be available for students participating in extended care. 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 preschool 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.
- Extended care is available from 6:30 a.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.
Enrollment Fee: $65 (non-refundable)
Tuition: $35 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.
***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.
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.
- This class is taught by an appropriately certified early childhood special education teacher.
- A total of eight typically-developing peer models will be accepted to attend this class.
- Peer models must be fully potty-trained.
Days and Times: Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8:50 to 11:20 a.m. and Friday afternoon from 1:10 to 3:40 p.m.
Enrollment Fee: $65
Monthly Tuition: $140.00 per month from August through May
Annual Tuition: $1400.00 divided into ten equal payments of $140.00 per month
Paid in Full: $1,260.00 includes a 10% discount
QCHS CTE TOYBOX Preschool
On Friday, January 20, TOYBOX Preschool will begin accepting contract requests through our Eleyo Online Enrollment System for the 2023–2024 school year starting at 5:00 p.m.
Current enrollment for the 2023–2024 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
dayala@qcusd.org
TOYBOX Coordinator
(480) 987-5953