- Gilbert Public Schools
- Kindergarten Prep Preschool
K-Prep Overview
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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!
Registration for the 2022-2023 school year is available!
Kindergarten Prep | Registration & Account Management
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Register and manage your family account through Eleyo.
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.
Traditional Kindergarten Prep, offered at Canyon Rim Elementary, Spectrum Elementary and Neely Traditional Academy, is designed to give students that will be attending a Traditional Kindergarten a jumpstart on their educational pathway. Students will participate in primary language arts (Spalding), math (Saxon Math K), science, music, art, and physical education through hands-on discovery and other age-appropriate activities. Kindergarten Prep teachings are aligned with the Arizona Department of Education Early Learning Standards.
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: $35/year
Tuition overview (see registration website for complete details on each option):
- AM Classes – 5 days per week, $320 per month (Mon–Fri, 8:15-11:15 or 8:30–11:30 am)
- PM Classes – 4 days per week, $280 per month (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, 12:15–3:15 pm)
- FULL DAY Classes – 5 days per week, $720 per month (8:00 am–3:00 pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri & 8:00 am–2:00 Wed) Please note: extended hours available for an additional $120 per month These extended hours will be in the Building Blocks program and are available 6:30 am–6:00 pm (this option may be selected during the registration process).
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 (Monday–Friday) | 12:15-3:15 pm (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) |
| Canyon Rim Elementary (Traditional K-Prep) | 3045 South Canyon Rim, Mesa, AZ | FULL DAY 8 am–3 pm (One hour early release on Wednesdays, extended hours available upon request at an additional cost) | FULL DAY 8 am–3 pm (One hour early release on Wednesdays, extended hours available upon request at an additional cost) |
| Highland Park Elementary | 230 North Cole Drive, Gilbert, AZ | 8:15–11:15 am (Monday–Friday) | 12:15–3:15 pm (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) |
| Neely Traditional Academy (Traditional K-Prep) | 500 E. Houston Ave., Gilbert, AZ | 8:15–11:15 am (Monday–Friday) | 12:15–3:15 pm (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) |
| Spectrum Elementary | 2846 South Spectrum Way, Gilbert, AZ 85295 | FULL DAY 8 am–3 pm (One hour early release on Wednesdays, extended hours available upon request at an additional cost) | FULL DAY 8 am–3 pm (One hour early release on Wednesdays, extended hours available upon request at an additional cost) |
| Superstition Springs Elementary | 7125 E. Monterey Ave., Mesa, AZ | 8:30–11:30 am (Monday–Friday) | |
| Val Vista Lakes Elementary | 1030 N. Blue Grotto Dr., Gilbert, AZ | 8:30–11:30 am (Monday–Friday) | 12:15–3:15 pm (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) |
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Contact Gilbert Public Schools Kindergarten Prep Preschool Office
Phone: 480-497-3461
Note: Gilbert Public Schools has computer terminals available to use at our office at 6839 E. Guadalupe Road, Mesa, Arizona (Southeast corner of Power & Guadalupe) 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.
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
- The eligibility process is initiated online. If your child has been evaluated by another school district, and has a current or expired IEP/MET, please STOP this process and contact darla.wilson@gilbertschools.net to obtain transfer student information.
- 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 district preschool IEP services.
- To begin the referral process you will need to:
- 1. The online district pre-enrollment process must be completed. Please Note: Enter the child during the online enrollment as an "enrolling student". & "GPS Holding" as the campus. New Family Registration | Existing GPS Family Registration (Infinite Campus)
- 2. Download and complete a screening application, home language survey and childcare questionnaire which are fillable forms (please download, complete form, save as child's name)
- 3. Proceed to upload the completed screening application, childcare questionnaire along with your child's original birth certificate, a current gas/water/electric bill in parent's name, a current picture of your child to our online screening submission form. Please Note: If there are any court orders or custody papers pertaining to this child, upload the documents on the screening submission form so they may be 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 through the Special Education district preschool office located at:
Gilbert Public Schools District
Special Education Preschool OfficePhone:480-497-3471
Hours: Mon-Thur 8 am- 4 pm, Fri 8 am-2 pm
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Preschool Immunizations Information
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Preschool Online Enrollment Steps (Registration, Payment, & Annual Update Information)
The Gilbert Public Schools District requires online registration for each preschool student each year in addition to the preschool registration payment as an annual update. 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 for the school year they are 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 registration, do not wait for a call from the campus.
