- Carol Rae Ranch Elementary
- Building Blocks 3 & 4
Building Blocks Program Overview
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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 experience 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.
We have created a tremendous system with focus on student and staff health, including doorside dropoff/pickup, smaller grouping of students, daily staff health screenings, increased cleaning protocols and a variety of other strategic adjustments aligned to the health needs of our community.
Please review the location listing detailing the availability of each age program at various school locations (not all ages available at all locations).
Registration for the current school year is still available!
Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year Opens November 1, 2022
Preschool Programs Parent Handbook 2022-2023 School Year
Building Blocks | Registration & Account Management
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Register and manage your Building Blocks program family account through Eleyo.
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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 x0
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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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Preschool Screening: Early Intervention & Developmental Delays Information
If you are concerned with your child's development and live within 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 (Child Find)
- 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. (Infinite Campus Registration) Please Note: Enter the child during the online enrollment as an "enrolling student" and "GPS Holding" as the campus. New Family Registration | Existing GPS Family Registration (Infinite Campus) For help with an existing Infinite Campus account click here
- 2. Download and complete a screening application, 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.
