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Preschool Philosophy and Child Find: The Kyrene School District recognizes that education is a developmental process that begins at birth, well before a child is eligible to enroll in Kyrene as a kindergartener. A child’s level of preparedness for school and potential for learning once he/she becomes school-age encompasses all the physical, social, emotional, linguistic, creative and cognitive aspects of his/her early growth and development. To ensure that young children are ready for success in school, Kyrene provides several different Preschool programs that embrace developmentally appropriate teaching and assessment practices, strengthen efforts in family involvement and professional development for staff, and work with community agencies and organizations as appropriate to provide effective services to children and families. These include: Kyrene Special Programs Preschool; Kyrene Early Learning Centers; Kyrene Montessori Program; and Maricopa County Head Start Program. All Kyrene Preschools are licensed by the AZ Department of Health Services and meet or exceed their standards. To learn more about these standards, go to www.hs.state.az.us/als/childcare In Arizona, early intervention services for children ages birth to three years are also provided through the Arizona Early Intervention Program. For more information, Call Child Find at (602) 364-4015 or visit the Child Find web site at www.ade.az.gov/ess/childfind. If you live in Kyrene School District and your child is at least 2 years and 9 months, you may also obtain further information by contacting Kyrene Special Programs Preschool at 783-4156 to see if your child is eligible for services. |
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| Kyrene Preschool Program is designed to serve both special needs and typically developing preschoolers between the ages of 3-5 (5 year olds cannot be eligible for kindergarten). Typically developing children pay a monthly tuition fee. Classes have a certified teacher, a speech/language pathologist, and a teaching assistant. Class sizes are small, approximately 7 typically developing children and 7-9 special needs children in each class. All classes are two and one-half hours per day, AM or PM. We offer 3-day a week and 4-day a week classes. The Kyrene Preschool Program is located at Brisas, Cerritos, Cielo, Estrella, Lomas, Manitas, Milenio and Niños.. For more information call the Kyrene Preschool Program office at 783-4156 or visit www.kyrene.org/resource/preschool. | |||||||
| Kyrene Kids Club Early Learning Centers are designed to support the individual discovery and learning styles of three and four-year-old students and help them reach their full potential cognitively, socially, physically and emotionally. Tuition ranges from $229 per month to $540 per month based on the weekly attendance option chosen. Attendance options include three (3) full or half days per week or five (5) full or half days per week. Programs for three and four-year-olds are available at Brisas, Lomas, Manitas, Milenio Mirada and Niños. For more information call the Kyrene Customer Service Center at 480-783-4090 or visit www.kyrene.org/childcare/kyrene_kids_club_early_learning_.htm | |||||||
| Kyrene Montessori represents an entirely different approach to traditional public education as it operates on the principle of freedom within limits. This is a multi-age classroom for ages 3 years to 5 (not eligible for kindergarten) providing a warm and inviting learning environment filled with plants, animals, art, music and books. Learning becomes an exciting process of discovery, leading to concentration, motivation, self-discipline and a love for learning. The program is five days per week and offers a full school day option for $500 per month and a half day option for $350 per month. The program is located at Kyrene del Norte. For more information call the Kyrene Customer Service Center at 480-783-4099 or visit www.kyrene.org/montessori | |||||||
| Head Start offers a culturally sensitive center and home base educational program designed to meet each child’s individual needs. Children participate in a variety of learning experiences to promote intellectual, social-emotional and physical growth. Head Start is located at Norte. Maricopa County Head Start and its delegate agency, CSS/CNA Head Start, take applications to register children for the Early Head Start (0-3) and Head Start (3-4) programs year round. The family must meet current Federal Income Guidelines. For more information call 480-464-9669 or visit www.maricopa.gov/human_services/head_start/services.asp |
