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Early Childhood Program

2024-25 School Year Registration Opens Feb. 21 @ 8:00 AM


Space is limited and contracts will be approved on a first come - first served basis. 


Mini Scholars Preschool 

Mini Scholars (for three year olds) is taught by a certified teacher. This successful program prepares our littlest learners through hands-on and engaging activities that ready children for their Little Scholars experience.

Montessori Preschool

“Free the child’s potential and you will transform him into the world.” - Maria Montessori
Montessori applies enhanced teaching strategies to a progressive school environment that allows children to learn and grow in a unique setting. Learning is guided by the theories and practices of Dr. Maria Montessori. Three and four year old children will flourish in this multi-age classroom environment designed to promote critical thinking, discovery, creative invention, and thoughtful analysis.

Gifted Preschool 

Gifted Preschool is designed for four year old gifted and talented children. Instruction emphasizes the development of critical and creative thinking through an accelerated curriculum, integrated technology, enrichment, and individualization.

Little Scholars Pre-Kindergarten

Little Scholars (for four year olds) is taught by a certified teacher. This successful program prepares our littlest learners through hands-on and engaging activities that ready children for their kindergarten experience.
Age Guidelines Programs Tuition Times Locations
3 years old (by August 31st) Mini Scholars Preschool $800.00 / month 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Pinnacle Peak Preparatory
3 or 4 years old (by August 31st) Montessori Preschool $860.00 / month 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mercury Mine
Whispering Wind Academy
4 years old (by August 31st*) Gifted Preschool $930.00 / month 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Desert Trails
Fireside
4 years old (by August 31st) Little Scholars Pre-Kindergarten $800.00 / month Site Specific Hours
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
or
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Boulder Creek
Copper Canyon
Desert Shadows
Desert Trails
Fireside 
Grayhawk
Liberty
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory 
Sandpiper
Sky Crossing
Wildfire

*See pvschools.net/gifted for application details.

Fees quoted are subject to change without notice. Community Education reserves the right to cancel any program due to low enrollment.

Important Information

  • Enrollment in any program, including Gifted Preschool, does not waive the kindergarten entrance requirement that a child must turn 5 years old by August 31st.
  • All children must be toilet trained to attend.
  • All children must meet the age requirements of the program for which they enroll by August 31st of the current academic year. Children whose third or fourth birthday falls after school starts in August, but before September 1st, will be eligible to begin on the Monday following their birthday.
  • All programs meet Monday through Friday and follow the district academic calendar.

Registration Fees

An annual non-refundable registration fee of $90 is charged at the time of contract approval to your credit card, maximum $180.00 per family per school year. A non-refundable re-enrollment fee of $25 is required at the time of any re-enrollment.

Removal from the pending waitlist takes place throughout year as new space becomes available.
All start dates begin on a Monday, but no sooner than two business days after registration has been completed.
For example, if registration is completed on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, your child will start no earlier than the following Monday.
If registration is completed on a Thursday or Friday, your child will start no earlier than the second Monday after registration is completed.


Contract approval is a two-step process and all steps must be completed prior to placement.


Submit an Eleyo Contract

Sign up or log in to your account and submit a contract for your desired program.
Space is limited and contracts will be approved on a first come - first served basis.

Submit Required Documentation

Copy of original state-issued birth certificates, current immunization records, both parents' government issued photo ID, and custody paperwork (if applicable) must be on file at the PVSchools Community Education office before your contract will be approved.

  1. Submit online (must be logged in to your Google account): Document Submission Form
  2. Email as PDF or image files to community-ed-registrars@pvschools.net.
  3. Submit documents in-person to:
    PVSchools Community Education - 15032 N. 32nd St. Phoenix, AZ 85032

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