- Gilbert Public Schools
- Kindergarten Prep Preschool
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Kindergarten Prep is a 20 student program taught by a certified teacher with a classroom assistant, designed to give your child a jump start on becoming a prepared and eager Gilbert Public Schools student ready for the rigors of Kindergarten!
Kindergarten Prep - New Family Registration
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If your family is new to Gilbert Public Schools, and you do not currently have any students enrolled at any of our schools, please begin the enrollment process with New Family Registration.
Kindergarten Prep - Existing Family Registration & Payments
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If you have already registered a student in an Amanecer or Kindergarten Prep Preschool within the last 2 years, please submit your registration and payments using your existing account. Once logged in, click the registration tab to register for a class.
Learn More About Kindergarten Prep Preschool
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Kindergarten Prep curriculum focuses on literacy and academic content in an intentionally developed preschool environment. It is aligned with the Arizona Department of Education Early Learning Standards, and is supplemented with: Fundations, Handwriting Without Tears, We Thinkers! Social-Emotional curriculum, STEM and Unplugged Coding activities.
Over the course of the year, your child will experience growth in the following areas:
Intellectual/Cognitive Development
- Acquire language and literacy skills
- Develop listening skills
- Gain problem solving and logical thinking skills
- Use new skills in play experiences
Social and Emotional Development
- Cultivate a positive attitude
- Explore an active community with a rich diversity
- Practice cooperation and respectful ways to resolve conflicts
- Experience a growing sense of self-esteem
Physical Development
- Refine gross and fine motor skills
- Gain confidence in physical capabilities
- Use all senses for total learning
Doing = Learning
- Active learning promotes concept retention and skills development, so we've built participation into every phase of our pre-K curriculum:
- Language and Literacy
- Letter and word games
- Singing and storytelling
- Dramatic/pretend play
Math and Science
- Counting and measuring
- Object classification
- Nature discovery
Creative Expression
- Arts and crafts
- Music and movement
- Plays
Fine Motor Development
- Block construction
- Puzzles and toys
- Sand and water play
Gross Motor Development
- Fitness
- Outdoor games
Registration Fee & Tuition
Registration Fee: $50/year
Tuition: $300/month
Both the registration fee and the first month's tuition are due at the time of registration and are both non-refundable.
Kindergarten Prep Program by School Location
| School | Location | K-Prep AM Session | K-Prep PM Session |
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| Ashland Ranch Elementary | 1945 S. Ashland Ranch, Gilbert, AZ | 8:30–11:30 am | 12:15–3:15 pm |
| Houston Elementary | 500 E. Houston Ave., Gilbert, AZ | 8:30–11:30 am | 12:15–3:15 pm |
| Spectrum Elementary | 2846 S. Spectrum Way, Gilbert, AZ | 8:30–11:30 am | 12:15–3:15 pm |
| Superstition Springs Elementary | 7125 E. Monterey Ave., Mesa, AZ | 8:30–11:30 am | 12:15–3:15 pm |
| Val Vista Lakes Elementary | 1030 N. Blue Grotto Dr., Gilbert, AZ | 8:30–11:30 am | 12:15–3:15 pm |
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Contact Gilbert Public Schools Community Education Office
480-892-9089 ext. 100
Email: communityedbusinessdept@gilbertschools.net
Office Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 am–4:30 pm & Friday 8:00 am–12:00 pm (closed Fridays in June/July)
Note: Gilbert Public Schools Community Education Department has computer terminals available to use at our office at 6839 East Guadalupe Road in Mesa, Arizona, for preschool enrollment for families without online access.
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Preschool Screening: Early Intervention & Developmental Delays Information
If you are concerned with your child's development and live in the Gilbert Public School boundaries, we offer free screenings, by appointment only.
Gilbert Public Schools provides early intervention/special education services to 3 to 5-year-old children with qualifying developmental delays in the following areas: motor, social, speech/language, cognitive or adaptive behavior development. Eligibility is determined through formal assessment procedures.
Special Education Preschool Eligibility Process
- The process is initiated at the Special Education District Preschool Office (Building A at district complex).
- Weekly Child Find screenings are held by appointment only.
- If screening results indicate the need for an evaluation, the district will conduct the evaluation (screening location map).
- If the student is determined eligible under the Arizona Department of Education guidelines, an IEP is developed and the student will be offered district preschool IEP services.
- To begin the referral process you will need to bring your child's original birth certificate, a current gas/water/electric bill in parent's name, a current picture of your child, and the Preschool Screening Application to the Preschool Office. Applications are also available to be filled out in the Preschool Office. Print a screening application (pdf), or you can fill the application out when you arrive at the office.
- In addition, the online district pre-enrollment process must be completed before arriving at the Preschool Office to schedule the screening. Please Note: Enter the child during the online enrollment as an "enrolling student" & "GPS Holding" as the campus.
- If there are any court orders or custody papers pertaining to this child, please bring when scheduling screening so they may be copied and included in the file.
***All days, times and location are subject to change.***
If you live within the Gilbert Public School district boundaries and have additional questions, please contact the Preschool Office at 480-497-3471.
This screening process is initiated at the Special Education district preschool office located at:
Gilbert Public Schools District
140 S. Gilbert Rd. Bldg A
Gilbert, Arizona 85296Phone:480-497-3461
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am- 4 pm
Closed Friday During Summer
