- Carol Rae Ranch Elementary
- Building Blocks 3 & 4
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Building Blocks Preschool Program is designed to help prepare young children for Kindergarten by promoting confidence within an elementary school environment.
Gilbert Public Schools is proud to offer Building Blocks Preschool, a full day preschool program that allows your 3, 4, or young 5-year-old firsthand experiences of what it means to be a student. Our uniquely designed curriculum, based on the AZ Early Childhood Standards, helps create a foundation for your young student to build upon as they move towards their school career.
Please review the location listing detailing the availability of each age program at various school locations (not all ages available at all locations).
If you are interested in any of our Gilbert Public Schools preschool programs but have concerns regarding payment of the first month in full at registration, please call 480-892-9089 to discuss options.
Building Blocks - 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.
Building Blocks - Existing Family Registration & Payments
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If you have already registered for Building Blocks previously, please submit your registration and payments using your existing account. Once logged in, click the registration tab to register for a class.
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Building Blocks Program Hours
School Day: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–3:00pm | Extended Day: Monday–Friday, 6:30am–6:00pm
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Contact Gilbert Public Schools Community Education Office
480-892-9089
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.
Building Blocks Programs by School Location
| School | Address | Building Blocks Program |
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| Ashland Ranch Elementary | 1945 S. Ashland Ranch, Gilbert, AZ | 4 |
| Burk Elementary | 545 N. Burk Street, Gilbert, AZ | 4 |
| Canyon Rim Elementary | 3045 S. Canyon Rim, Mesa, AZ | 4 |
| Carol Rae Elementary | 3777 E. Houston Avenue, Gilbert, AZ | 3 & 4 |
| Finley Farms Elementary | 375 South Columbus Drive, Gilbert, AZ | 3 & 4 |
| Gilbert Elementary | 175 W. Elliot Rd., Gilbert, AZ | 3 & 4, Spanish Immersion |
| Highland Park Elementary | 230 N. Cole Dr., Gilbert, AZ | 4 |
| Islands Elementary | 245 McQueen Road, Gilbert, AZ | 4 |
| Meridian Elementary | 3900 S. Mountain Rd., Mesa, AZ | 3 & 4 |
| Mesquite Elementary | 1000 E. Mesquite Rd., Gilbert, AZ | 3 & 4 |
| Playa del Rey Elementary | 550 N. Horne St., Gilbert, AZ | 3 & 4 |
| Quartz Hill Elementary | 3680 S. Quartz Street, Gilbert, AZ | 4 |
| Sonoma Ranch Elementary | 601 N. Key Biscayne Drive, Gilbert, AZ | 3 & 4 |
| Spectrum Elementary | 2846 S. Spectrum Way, Gilbert, AZ | 3 & 4 |
| Superstition Springs Elementary | 7125 E. Monterey Avenue, Mesa, AZ | 3 & 4 |
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School Closure Screening Information
Important Notice: During the school closure please submit your child's screening application, birth certificate, gas, water or electric bill in parent's name, child's picture and custody papers (if applicable) by completing and uploading on the Preschool Screening Submission Form.
The Preschool Evaluation Team secretary will then contact you to schedule a screening when the screenings resume. If you do not have access to a printer you may pick up a paper application at the front desk of the Gilbert Public Schools District Office. 8:00 am -4:00 pm, 140 S Gilbert Road, Building B.
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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 -
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.
