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Early Childhood and Kindergarten Programs
Other Kindergarten Options
Montessori
Sunridge Learning Center, 737 W. Guadalupe Road, (480) 472-3575
Johnson Elementary, 3807 E. Pueblo Ave., (480) 472-6767
Mendoza Elementary, 5831 E. McLellan Road, (480) 472-2000
Free Montessori programs are available beginning in kindergarten at three convenient district locations. The district's curriculum is presented using strategies prescribed by the Association Montessori International and the American Montessori Society.
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Highland Arts Elementary, 3042 E. Adobe, (480) 472-7608
Your child can explore the district curriculum through the arts in this hands-on child-centered program. The free kindergarten through sixth-grade program integrates creative, visual, dramatic and musical arts into daily lessons.
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Eagleridge Enrichment Program, 1455 S. Stapley, (480) 472-3685
This free curriculum is available for parents who choose to work with their child at home. Take advantage of enrichment programs. Meet with other families to socialize during the school day or take field trips.
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Extended Day Kindergarten, 3807 E. Pueblo, (480) 472-7257
Selected schools offer an additional tuition-based half-day program for kindergarten enrichment. The program is sponsored by the district's Community Education Dept.
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Kids Corner Child Care, various schools, (480) 472-7255
Kids Corner offers a safe and fun place for children before and after the regular school day. This program is sponsored by the district's Community Education Department. The fee-based program is available at some schools and is certified by the Department of Economic Security.
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Preschool Programs
Mesa Early Learning Preschool, various schools, (480) 472-0378
The Mesa Early Learning Preschool builds on a child's natural curiosity. Learning happens through interaction, exploration and discovery. The program is free to families who meet income guidelines. Children must be 4 years old before Sept. 1. |
Family Tree, various schools, (480)-472-7277
Children who are 3-5 years old attend preschool while parents take classes in English for Speakers of Other Languages or General Education Development (GED). The program is free to families who meet income guidelines.
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Prekindergarten, various schools, (480) 472-7257
Children acquire developmental and academic skills by exploring science and the arts. This tuition-based preschool is available for two, three or four days at selected elementary schools.
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Special Education Services, various schools (480) 472-0703
Children identified with special needs may receive free preschool classes through the district. A screening and evaluation are available for children as young as 2 1/2 years to check speech, hearing, vision and development.
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Head Start, various schools, (480) 464-9669, Ext. 208
Maricopa County offers Head Start classes at school and community sites for ages
3-4. The program is free to families who meet income guidelines.
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Home-Based Migrant Preschool, (480) 472-0550
The migrant home-based program promotes interaction between parents and preschoolers, ages 3-5. Parents are involved in acquiring information and skills that will enhance the child's learning. The program is free to qualified families.
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Parent Education, (480) 472-7278
Parent University invites all child advocates to learn more about their vital role in a child's development. With best-practice instructors, this program offers down-to-earth techniques for raising confident, capable and successful youngsters.
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