Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten

Registration

Registration for the 2013-2014 school year will begin on Saturday, March 16, 2013, between the hours of 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. at the DVUSD district office located at 20402 N. 15th Avenue in Phoenix, AZ 85027 (northwest corner of 15th Avenue and Beardsley/101 Freeway). Gate will open at 7:00 a.m. Registration for the current school year is ongoing.

Employees of DVUSD may register on Friday, March 15, 2013, between the hours of 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. at the district office. Employee identification or verification is required. Parents or legal guardians only are eligible for employee discount. Substitutes must work at least 60 hours per month in the district, and provide ongoing evidence of hours, to be eligible for the employee discount.

After open registration, you may continue to register in person at the DVUSD District Office, 20402 N. 15th Avenue in Phoenix (map), from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is recommended that you call first for class availability in the program of your choice. (Summer hours may be observed during June and July. Please call for hours.)

Registration forms may be picked up in advance in the reception area of the District Office, from any of the schools offering this program, or click here to print registration forms from our website. The registration packet must be completed in its entirety and submitted along with one full month’s tuition plus the $40 registration fee, both of which are non-refundable (exact change required), at which time you will be issued a parent handbook. The balance of payments are then due on the 1st of the month, September through May. (Your registration includes an agreement signed by you stating you will read and adhere to the policies and procedures as outlined in this handbook.) Get the Preschool Parent Handbook here. You are considered registered once these requirements are met.

If you prefer, you may complete the forms at the District Office when you come to register. You will need to bring the following:

• Healthcare Provider
• A minimum of two emergency contacts other than the parents.  In the event you can not provide two emergency contacts, AZ Child Protective Services and the local Police Department will be used as your emergency contacts
• A photocopy of your child’s immunization record
• A photocopy of your child's birth certificate
• Custody papers, if applicable

Tuition and Fees

• $40 non-refundable registration fee
• $255* per month tuition for half day, morning or afternoon
• $540* per month tuition for full day
• $100 per month A.M. extended care, available at high school sites
• $100 per month P.M. extended care, available at high school sites
• $100 per month extended mid-day, through lunch, meal not included
• $25 fee for each change made to enrollment after registration
• 10% multiple child discount (on second child)
• 10% DVUSD employee discount (only one discount may be applied)
• $15 late payment fee $15 plus $1 per minute for late pick-up

Age and Readiness Requirements for Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten

All children must be potty trained prior to enrolling.  Preschool is for children age 3 as of August 31st of the current school year.  Pre-Kindergarten is for children age 4 as of August 31st.  Children turning age 3 or 4 on or after September 1st will be subject to assessment prior to entering a program. A child who is assessed early into Preschool/Pre-K is not eligible for early entry into Kindergarten. DVUSD policy requires all students to be age 5 prior to September 1st of the current school year.

Desert Mountain and Desert Winds offer a combination program for 3-5 year olds; Mirage offers Preschool in the morning and Pre-Kindergarten in the afternoon. Boulder Creek HS, Greenbrier Elementary, Mountain Ridge HS and Sandra Day O’Connor HS all offer separate Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten classes for half or full day.  All other locations are Pre-K.

All Community Education programs are solely funded through the tuition fees and therefore, are subject to minimum enrollment and may be cancelled if this is not met.

Philosophy and Goals

A child is a unique individual. Our preschools provide a play-based environment, which promotes the physical, mental, social, emotional, and creative development of each child. We encourage children to express their individuality by offering developmentally appropriate experiences that:

• Encourage self-esteem and self-reliance
• Develop an interest and joy in learning
• Enhance communication skills
• Support concept development
• Develop fine and gross motor skills
• Develop self control and responsibility
• Encourage appropriate interactions with fellow preschoolers and adults
• Teach problem solving and decision making skills
• Encourage the child to have concern for others
• Emphasize the cultural values and individual backgrounds of the home and family

We believe that young children are our most valuable resource for the future. We encourage active learning with opportunities for self esteem, enhancement, discovery and decision making in preparation for a successful transition into kindergarten.

Our programs assist children 3, 4, & 5 years old to grow academically, intellectually, socially and emotionally. They are designed to promote enjoyment through work and play, refine gross and fine motor skills, promote physical coordination and encourage creativity and development. Hours of operation vary by location.

Locations & Hours 2012-13

Questions?

Contact Community Education This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 623-445-4916.

*In accordance with Arizona Department of Health Services licensing requirements, and for the safety of your child, all addresses must be complete with street (No PO boxes), city, state, ZIP code and local telephone numbers.  This includes parents or guardians, employer, doctor, hospital and a minimum of two emergency contacts other than the parents or guardians.  In the event of an emergency, physical addresses must be available for authorities to go to if unable to reach someone by phone.