Community Education
- Deer Valley Unified School District
- Preschool & Prekindergarten
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2021-2022 Preschool & Prekindergarten
Online Registration Opened 3/30/21 at 5:00 AM
The DVUSD Community Education Preschool and Prekindergarten classes will begin on Monday, 8/2/2021.
For the most up-to-date information from Deer Valley administration regarding COVID19, please visit www/dvusd.org/returntoschool.
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Community Education Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten programs promote the physical, mental, social, emotional, and creative development of each child through a literacy-rich, play-based learning environment using a partnership with staff, parents/guardians, and community.
Young people are our most valuable resource for the future and we encourage active learning with opportunities for self esteem, enhancement, discovery and decision-making through classroom instruction aligned with our Arizona Department of Education Early Learning Standards.
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Curriculum and Assessment
Community Education Preschool and Prekindergarten programs use Creative Curriculum to develop confidence, creativity, and critical thinking skills in our students.
This curriculum is based on objectives for development and learning that are aligned with our Arizona Department of Education Early Learning Standards.
Community Education Preschool and Prekindergarten instructor’s use Teaching Strategies Gold to assess student development and learning in the areas of:
- Social/Emotional
- Physical
- Language
- Cognitive
- Literacy
- Mathematics
- Science/Technology
- Social Studies
- The Arts
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Policies and Procedures
Prior to registration, please read the Parent Handbook for our policies and procedures as it includes important information regarding our procedures. Upon registration, you will be asked to sign a statement that you have read (or will read), understand, and abide by this parent handbook.
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Prepare In Advance
- Please read through the Community Education Preschool and Prekindergarten website, as well as our Parent Handbook (linked above) for important details before you register
- Create your Family Profile now to make the registration process quicker
- Visit our Eleyo registration website and create your family account which will include the registration contract owner/payer (usually parent or guardian) as well as the attending student(s)
- If you already have an Eleyo account for Before & After Care, Summer Camp, or Enrichment classes, you just need to add your incoming preschooler(s) to your account
- NOTE that creating a profile is not a registration. Creating your family account now will help to expedite the registration process by having your account already established in the system; you will be asked for some of the same information during the application process as part of the Emergency Information form required by the AZ Department of Health Services (DHS)
- Submit each student's required documentation
- Current immunizations record
- Copy of birth certificate
- If applicable, copy of court issued custody papers
- Only required when you have custody papers
- Check NO on the registration questionnaire if you do not have court-issued custody papers
- Checking YES in the registration process without this documentation will delay your contract approval
- Community Education does not have access to any records you may have on file at your home school for any of your children
- Submit documentation. Please include the following on the subject line:
- "Child LAST name, Preschool Docs" and submit one of the following ways:
- Email (preferred) a pdf copy to Community Education
- Fax to 623-376-3918
- "Child LAST name, Preschool Docs" and submit one of the following ways:
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Age and Readiness Requirements
AGE and READINESS REQUIREMENTS
Early Learning Center (Toilet Training is NOT required) (One location)
- 2-Year Old Program is for our youngest learners
- Must reach the age of 2 by first day of school
- A child reaching the age of 2 between the first day of school and August 31 may begin attending once they have reached this birthday. Credit will not be given for missed days
- 3-Year Old Program is for students who have reached the age of 3 by August 31
Preschool (Toilet Training IS required)
- 3-Year Old Program is for children between the ages of 3-5
- Must reach the age of 3 as of the first day of school
- A child reaching the age of 3 between the first day of school and August 31 may begin attending once they have reached this birthday. Credit will not be given for missed days
- Depending on the location, a 3-year old Preschool program may consist of children ages 3-4 or 3-5 years old
- Must be fully toilet trained
Prekindergarten (Toilet Training IS required)
- 4-Year Old Program is for children between the ages of 4-5
- Must reach the age of 4 by August 31
- Must be fully toilet trained
Applicable to All Programs
- Credit will not be given for missed days
- Children turning a qualifying age between September 1 and December 31 will be subject to assessment once they have reached this age, and prior to entering a program
- A child assessed into a program as stated above is only eligible to return to the same program the following year
- A child who is assessed early into Prekindergarten is not automatically eligible for early entry into Kindergarten. Please visit Early Kindergarten Testing for information on early entry Kindergarten. All other eligibility requirements must be met as well
- 2-Year Old Program is for our youngest learners
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Site and Class Options 2021-2022
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Site and Class Options
5 days per week, Full and Half Day Sessions offered unless otherwise noted
- Preschool program for 2 and 3 year olds
- Early Learning Center (located in the Community Education Building at 7071 W. Hillcrest Boulevard, Glendale, AZ 85310
- Half days only
- 2's - 2 days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
- 3's - 3 days per week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays)
- Early Learning Center (located in the Community Education Building at 7071 W. Hillcrest Boulevard, Glendale, AZ 85310
- Preschool/Pre-K program (combined) for 3-5 year olds is offered at
- Arrowhead
- Boulder Creek HS
- Greenbrier Elementary
- Paseo Hills
- Sandra Day O’Connor HS
- Sunset Ridge
- Preschool (age 3-4) and a Prekindergarten (age 4-5) class (separate classes)
- Mountain Ridge HS
- Prekindergarten (age 4-5) only
- Copper Creek (Full Day Only)
- Diamond Canyon
- Legend Springs
- Norterra Canyon
- Copper Creek (Full Day Only)
Please register your child only for a program for which they qualify. Registering for a non-eligible program can cause your registration application to be rejected during the contract approval process. Please refer to the "Age and Readiness Requirements" section for more information.
- Preschool program for 2 and 3 year olds
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Space Availability
There are many facets involved and our staff works actively and diligently to review, process, and approve contracts as quickly as possible. Due to the nature of this program and the approval process, we cannot answer inquiries regarding availability of space at any certain location, especially during peak registration times. There is adequate space among all of our programs to accommodate all registrants.
Preschool Location Preference
- You will be notified by an email receipt of your class placement; we anticipate this may take 3-4 weeks
- We will make every effort to place you in your first choice location
- All registration contracts will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis; missing or incomplete information or documentation will delay the process for everyone and can cause your application to be denied
- You will be asked to provide a second and third choice of class placement in the event your first choice is not available
- We will make every effort to place students in their first choice location
- If your first choice is not available, we will contact you about selecting your second or third choice, an alternate schedule option or to be wait-listed.
- You will have an opportunity to opt out of a second and/or third choice at the time of registration, if you so desire, and ask to be wait-listed; this may cause you to lose your place at alternate choice location
- We strongly urge any parent applying for one of the programs known to fill early to provide both a second choice and a wait list choice
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Hours and Locations
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Tuition and Fees 2021-2022
One full month tuition plus the registration fee will be CHARGED at the time of contract approval for all registrants and are non-refundable.
Tuition and Fees for 2021-2022
- General Education Preschool and Prekindergarten Tuition Rates
- Registration Fee
- $50 per child, non-refundable
- Half Days
- $360 per month tuition for HALF DAY, first month is non-refundable
- Five days per week
- Monday through Friday
- morning or afternoon (see Start & Dismissal Times for specific times)
- Based on annual tuition of $3,600
- Full Days
- $660 per month tuition for FULL DAY, first month is non-refundable
- Five days per week
- Monday through Friday
- All day (see Start & Dismissal Times for specific times)
- Based on annual tuition of $6,600
- Early Learning Center (Community Education Building)
- Three-Year olds
- $305 per month tuition, first month is non-refundable
- Three half-days per week
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Mornings (8-10:45 AM)
- Based on annual tuition of $3,050
- Two-Year olds
- $280 per month tuition, first month is non-refundable
- Two half-days per week
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Mornings (8-10:45 AM)
- Based on annual tuition of $2,800
- Extended options
- $140 per month morning (a.m.) extended care, available at high school sites
- $140 per month afternoon (p.m.) extended care, available at high school sites
- $140 per month extended mid-day, meal not included (lunch, recess, rest period)
Additional information:
- One full month plus the registration fee is due at the time of registration and is non-refundable
- The balance of payments are due the 1st of each month
- Nine remaining payments due September through May
- Monthly tuition will be invoiced on/about the 25th of the month (this day will vary if it falls on a weekend, holiday, or during break)
- Payments will be on an automatic payment plan and charge on the 1st of each month to the credit card account provided by you
- Tuition rates are based on an annual fee, payable in ten equal installments
- Short months are not pro-rated, and missed days are not credited
- Other Fees
- $30 fee for each change made to enrollment after registration
- $30 late payment fee
- $15 plus $3 per minute for late pick-up
- excessive late pick-ups (3 or more) will result in dis-enrollment
- Discounts
- 10% multiple child discount (on second child) in a Community Education Preschool program
- 10% DVUSD employee discount (will not be combined with other discounts)
- Discounts are taken on the student with the lowest fees
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Financial Assistance
DES AssistanceThe Department of Economic Security (DES) may have funding available for
low-income families who would like to utilize the program. Contact your local
DES office to find out more information on how to apply. Processing can take up
to 30 days. Families already receiving DES assistance must contact their caseworker
in advance before attending a different site. This is the responsibility of
the parent or guardian of the child for whom benefits are being provided. Failure
to obtain prior approval for a different site can result in DES not paying your
care, in which case you are liable for the charges incurred.IMPORTANT - If you are eligible to receive financial assistance from the AZ Department of Economic Security (DES), you will be responsible for the following:
- Your daily co-pay as determined by DES
- Any difference between the daily rate that is subsidized by DES and our daily rate
- Submit the required documentation
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships may be awarded through the Quality First Scholarships Program some time in July for the 2021-2022 school year. More information will be provided once it becomes available to us. A student who qualifies for a scholarship will have their first month's tuition credited (less the co-pay) after their scholarship is approved. All other terms apply.
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How to Register
Please read through our website, as well as our Parent Handbook for important details before you register
- Log into Eleyo website
- Create your Family Profile which will include the owner/payer for the registration contract (usually parent or guardian) as well as the attending student(s)
- If you already have an Eleyo account for Before & After Care, Summer Camp, or Enrichment classes, you just need to add your incoming preschooler(s) to your account
- Create a preschool contract
- Under 'Enroll in' select Preschool and Prekindergarten
- Complete the contract and submit
- Check for email confirmation that your contract was successfully submitted
- Forward each student's required documentation
- Current immunizations record
- Copy of birth certificate
- If applicable, copy of court issued custody papers
- Only required when you have custody papers
- Check NO on the registration questionnaire if you do not have court-issued custody papers
- Checking YES in the registration process without this documentation will delay your contract approval
- Community Education does not have access to any records you may have on file at your home school for any of your children
- Please include the following on the subject line "Child LAST name, Preschool Docs" and submit one of the following ways:
- Email (preferred) a pdf copy to Community Education
- Fax to 623-376-3918
- Mail to DVUSD Community Education, ATTN: Preschool, 7071 W. Hillcrest Boulevard, Glendale, AZ 85310
- NOTE that creating a profile is not a registration.
- Once you have created your profile, please make sure you proceed with submitting a preschool contract for enrollment.
- You will be asked for some of the same information during the application process as part of the Emergency Information form required by the AZ Department of Health Services (DHS)
- The registration fee and first month's tuition are due upon contract approval and are non-refundable
- Log into Eleyo website
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Preschool/Prekindergarten Calendar
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All Community Education programs are funded solely through the tuition fees and, as such, are subject to minimum enrollment and may be cancelled if this is not met.
Tax ID#: 86-6004178
Questions?
For new registrations and general information regarding Community Education Preschool and Prekindergarten, please email Community Education or call 623-376-3979.
