Pre-Kindergarten

Pre-Kindergarten programming provides a rigorous academic curriculum with an emphasis on preparing students for Kindergarten. Four-year-olds will receive instruction in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies, Art, and more! They will also experience a variety of opportunities meant to support social development, including peer and adult interaction. Students must be 4 by August 31, 2024.

There are many options for Pre-Kindergarten during the 2024-2025 school year. They are:

• Conley Elementary
• CTA Freedom Elementary
• CTA Liberty Elementary
• Haley Elementary
• Hancock Elementary
• Knox Gifted Academy
• Riggs Elementary
• Sanborn Elementary (3 and 4-year-olds combined class - Preschool/Pre-K)
• Santan Elementary
• Shumway Leadership Academy (3 and 4-year-olds combined class - Preschool/Pre-K)
• Tarwater Elementary

• Weinberg Gifted Academy

THE BASICS:

• Breakfast, lunch, and snack included
• Days and hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Students MUST be toilet trained*
  

*Pull-ups are not permitted. To be considered potty-trained, a child must be able to do ALL of the following:

-Tell an adult they have to go potty BEFORE they have to go (They must be able to say the words "I have to go potty.")

-Can INDEPENDENTLY pull down their underwear and pants and pull them back up when done

-Can INDEPENDENTLY clean their bottoms after using the toilet

-Get off the toilet by themselves

-Wash and dry their hands

-Postpone going if they must wait for someone who is in the bathroom or if outside and away from the classroom

LICENSING:

Our preschool programs are licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services, 150 N. 18th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007, 602-364-2539. Inspection reports are available at each preschool site.

Extended Care Options Available:

Extended Care is offered for our Community Pre-K programs at:

The Extended Care Option includes extra care before and after the regular school day from 7:00-8:00am and from school dismissal to 5:30pm.

FEES for 2024/2025 school year:

• Without extended care: $768.00 per month
  
• With extended care: $979.00 per month
• Prices are subject to change

ACADEMIC PROGRAM:

• Classes taught by certified Early Childhood Education teachers
• Developmentally appropriate academic curriculum to strengthen literacy, STEM, social-emotional, communication, and physical skills

Visit or contact CUSD Community Education at:

• Location: 1525 W. Frye Rd. Chandler, AZ 85224
  Registration computers and personal assistance is available at the main office.
  Phone: (480) 224-3900
  
• Email: earlychildhood@cusd80.com
• Website: www.CUSDcommunity.com

• All registration is completed online at the link below.
• An $80.00 fee is due at the time of registration.
• The first month's tuition fee is billed on August 1.

STEP 1: REGISTER YOUR CHILD ON ELEYO:

Register your child for your preschool program of choice online on Eleyo.

STEP 2: NOW IT'S OUR TURN!

Now it's our turn! Once your Eleyo contract has been approved, you will receive an email confirmation from us. Please wait patiently.

STEP 3: CREATE AN INFINITE CAMPUS ACCOUNT

Create an Infinite Campus Account and provide the following:

• State Certified Birth Certificate
• Immunization Record
• Proof of Residency

The link to register for Infinite Campus will be provided on your confirmation email.

If you already have an Infinite Campus account, you can:

• Add Another Child - for current parents with a child attending a CUSD school and you need to add a new child (Once logged into the parent portal account, click on "more" on the left-hand side and then click "Online Registration and Annual Update.")
• Returning Parent - for parents who previously had a child enrolled in CUSD and need to re-enroll and update their account (Once logged into the parent portal account, click on "more" on the left-hand side and then click "Online Registration and Annual Update.")

STEP 4: START SCHOOL WITH US

• For information on meet-the-teacher dates, contact your school site directly.

• Conley Elementary at 500 S. Arrowhead Drive, Chandler, AZ 85224.
  (480) 812-6200
• CTA Freedom Elementary at 6040 S. Joslyn Lane, Gilbert, AZ 85298.
  (480) 224-2600
• CTA Liberty Elementary at 550 N. Emmett Dr. Chandler, AZ 85225.
  (480) 883-4900
• Haley Elementary at 3401 S. Layton Lakes Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85286.
  (480) 224-3500
  
• Hancock Elementary at 2425 S. Pleasant Drive, Chandler, AZ 85286.
  (480) 883-5900
• Knox Gifted Academy at 700 W. Orchid Lane, Chandler, AZ 85225.
  (480) 812-6100
• Riggs Elementary at 6930 S. Seville Blvd W., Gilbert, AZ 85298.
  (480) 224-3400
• Sanborn Elementary at 700 N. Superstition Blvd., Chandler, AZ 85225
  (480) 812-7300
• Santan Elementary at 1550 E. Chandler Hts. Rd., Chandler, AZ 85249.
  (480) 883-4700
• Shumway Leadership Academy at 1325 N. Shumway Avenue, Chandler, AZ 85225.
  (480) 812-7400
• Tarwater Elementary School at 2300 S. Gardner Drive Chandler, AZ 85286.
  (480) 883-4300
• Weinberg Gifted Academy at 5245 S. Val Vista Dr., Gilbert, Arizona 85298.
  (480) 812-6600