Small Learning Centers include:

• Language and Literacy Standards
• Mathematics Standards
• Science Standards
• Social Studies Standards
• Physical Development, Health and Safety Standards
• Fine Art Standards 
• Each week is highlighted with a theme, letter,
• number or mathematic principles, fine art elements & principles, or language and literacy principles.    

Within the 3’s program, students will engage with specially designed, curriculum-based material. By utilizing circle time students are introduced to letters, numbers, colors, days of the week, months, and weather. While using a small group setting, our 3-year-olds’ complete six learning centers a day. In between learning centers are lunch, rest time, and exploration play. The day begins and concludes with a structured based play which focusses on socialization.

By constructing curriculum containing a more challenging approach to the same subjects included in our 3’s program, our 4 and young 5-year-olds continue to master letters, numbers, colors, the calendar, writing their names, addresses, phone numbers, and begin preparation for reading readiness. Socialization and opportunities to build friendships are encouraged throughout our before and after-school day schedule. Upon completion of the Building Blocks program, our students have the foundation in place to enter kindergarten with the tools, experiences, and passion for learning, that helps to ensure academic success now and well into the future.

We believe academics and social development are intertwined, and that curriculum is a living, growing aspect of preschool. We have a commitment to each school’s design and firmly believe that this commitment is crucial to our students’ success. We begin by understanding that every student is different. We focus on using each student’s strengths to build upon those areas that need developing. Learning is applied through academics and exploratory play. These activities can be child-directed or teacher directed. With a fluid schedule, teachers are then able to assess transitions and begin to build a foundation tailored to each individual student.

AZ Early Learning Standards is the framework to our curriculum, and it is annually accessed to ensure best practices. The Building Blocks’ module is influenced by kindergarten standards and is collaborative with kindergarten teachers. Fundations and sight words are introduced through 4 small-sided learning centers and 3 large group centers based on weekly themes with built-in “Brain Breaks” between learning centers. “Brain Breaks” are equally important both inside and outside of the classroom with opportunities for PE, Library, Music, Art, etc. Building Blocks passionately encourages school involvement through fun runs, assemblies, school pictures, spirit weeks, and other fun site-specific activities.

Building Blocks will provide a full healthy breakfast for those families choosing the extended day option. Family style snacks will be provided to all students. Building Blocks’ students will be eating in the school cafeteria. Although lunch will not be provided, the student will be enrolled in the school lunch program so they may purchase a hot lunch.

Non-Refundable Registration Fees:

• 2023-2024 $50 registration fee + 1st Month's Tuition

• 2024-2025 $50 registration fee + 1st month's Tuition

2023-2024 School Year

School Day (8:00am–3:00pm)

Tues, Thurs: $430.00/month

M,W,F: $540.00/month

Mon-Fri: $750.00/month

Extended Day (6:30am–6:00pm)

Tues, Thur: $510.00/month

M,W,F: $645.00/month

Mon-Fri: $920.00/month

For registrations prior to or on June 30, 2023, a $100 security deposit and $50 registration fee will be collected at the time of registration with the remaining tuition balance due by July 24, 2023. Both security deposit and registration fee are non-refundable.

For registration on or after July 1, 2023, the registration fee and 1st-month tuition are due at the time of registration and are both non-refundable.  

Gilbert Public Schools Employee Rate - please call the preschool office - employment verification required 

2024-2025 School Year

School Day (8:00am–3:00pm)

Tues, Thurs: $430.00/month

M,W,F: $540.00/month

Mon-Fri: $750.00/month

Extended Day (6:30am–6:00pm)

Tues, Thur: $510.00/month

M,W,F: $645.00/month

Mon-Fri: $920.00/month

For registrations prior to or on June 30, 2024, a $100 security deposit and $50 registration fee will be collected at the time of registration with the remaining tuition balance due by July 22, 2024. Both security deposit and registration fee are non-refundable.

For registration on or after July 1, 2024, the registration fee and 1st-month tuition are due at the time of registration and are both non-refundable.  

Gilbert Public Schools Employee Rate - please call the preschool office - employment verification required 

 

Our 4's program requires the child to be 4 years old on or before August 31st. Our 3’s program requires the child to be 3 years old on or before August 31st. Both programs require children who participate in the program to be fully independent in toileting (no pull-ups).

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.

Many articulation errors could be developmentally appropriate for preschoolers.  Click here to see which sounds are expected to be mastered by the end of each year of age.

Special Education Preschool Eligibility Process (Child Find)

If you are concerned with your child's development and live within the Gilbert Public School boundaries, we offer free screenings, by appointment only.

To begin the referral process, you will need to: 

• Complete an Infinite Campus registration for the 2024 year, choosing Advantage Preschool as the enrollment grade.

Infinite Campus: New Family Registration | Existing GPS Family Registration  or www.gilbertschools.net/enroll 

Please Note: Enter the child during the online enrollment as an "enrolling student" , "GPS Holding" as the campus and "Requesting Child Find Screening" on the New/Returning drop down menu.  

For help with an existing Infinite Campus account, click here  If you have created a profile previously but never created your Parent Portal access, you will need to follow the instructions on the help page to activate your Parent Portal, then complete the registration via your Parent Portal.

• Upload your child’s birth certificate and your proof of residency during the Infinite Campus Registration.
• If there are any court orders or custody papers pertaining to this child, bring the documents to the screening/evaluation so they may be included in the file.

If screening results indicate the need for an evaluation, the district will conduct the evaluation (screening location map). Weekly Child Find screenings are held by appointment only.

If the student is determined eligible under the Arizona Department of Education guidelines, an IEP is developed and the student will be offered services to address the student's needs.

• Transfer Students: If your child has been evaluated by another school district, and has a current or expired IEP/MET, please complete the Infinite Campus registration, choosing Advantage Preschool as the enrollment grade and contact darla.wilson@gilbertschools.net to obtain additional transfer student information. You will need to send in your child’s original evaluation report and their most recent IEP.

 ***All days, times and locations 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 through the Special Education district preschool office located at:

Gilbert Public Schools District
Special Education Preschool Office

Phone:480-497-3471
Hours: Mon-Thur 8 am- 4 pm, Fri 8 am-2 pm
Closed Fridays During Summer

Arizona State Required Immunizations for Child Care & Preschools (pdf)

The Gilbert Public Schools District requires online registration for each new preschool student in addition to the Eleyo preschool registration for tuition students. Returning students will complete an Annual Update when requested by their campus. This assures that the information in the district system stays up-to-date for emergency contacts. The district online registration for your preschooler must be completed prior to your child attending.

If you have not already completed this enrollment, please go to www.gilbertschools.net/enroll and enter your preschooler as an enrolling student (do not list them as a non-school age sibling). Select GPS Holding as your campus when prompted. Please note: If you have other children enrolled in GPS you may complete the district registration through your Parent Portal.  Login to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal, choose More from the list on the left, then choose Online Registration. You may then add your preschooler as an enrolling student there.

You will then go to the campus to finalize registration. You must provide the child's original birth certificate, proof of residency (gas, water or electric bill in parents name), immunizations and your ID prior to your child attending class.  Please do this as soon as possible after tuition registration has been approved. Do not wait for a call from the campus.