Preschool - Neely Traditional Academy

Kindergarten Prep - Traditional

Traditional Kindergarten Prep - Canyon Rim Elementary & Neely Traditional Academy

The Traditional curriculum utilizes a primary language arts program based on the Spalding Method using 'The Writing Road to Reading' (2012). It is a phonics-based program with an emphasis on oral phonogram practice. The mathematics program, Math in Focus, is a comprehensive program that develops strong algebraic concepts and problem-solving skills. Science, music, art, and physical education are introduced daily through hands-on discovery and other intentionally developed activities. Programming is supplemented with: Handwriting Without Tears, LETRs EC, We Thinkers! Social-Emotional Curriculum, STEM, and Unplugged Coding activities.

Traditional Kindergarten Prep, offered at Canyon Rim Elementary and Neely Traditional Academy, is designed to give students that will be attending a Traditional Kindergarten a jump-start on their educational pathway.

Kindergarten Prep transforms learning into a walk of discovery, offering safe and exciting opportunities for experimentation, challenge, and fun at every turn! This program is designed to give your child a jump-start on becoming a prepared and eager student ready for the rigors of Kindergarten and being a valued member of Gilbert Public Schools! The Kindergarten Prep curriculum focuses on literacy and academic content in an intentionally developed preschool environment.

All programs are aligned with the Arizona Department of Education Early Learning Standards, and are supplemented with:

Handwriting Without Tears
STEM Activities
Unplugged Coding

Over the course of the year, your child will experience growth in the following areas:

Over the course of the year, your child will experience growth in the following areas:

Intellectual/Cognitive Development

Acquire language and literacy skills
Develop listening skills
Gain problem-solving and logical thinking skills
Use new skills in play experiences

Social and Emotional Development

Cultivate a positive attitude
Practice cooperation and respectful ways to resolve conflicts
Experience a growing sense of self-esteem

Physical Development

Refine gross and fine motor skills
Gain confidence in physical capabilities
Use all senses for total learning

Doing = Learning

Active learning promotes concept retention and skills development, so we've built participation into every phase of our pre-K curriculum:
- Language and Literacy
- Letter and word games
- Singing and storytelling
- Dramatic/pretend play

Math and Science

Counting and measuring
Object classification
Nature discovery

Creative Expression

Arts and crafts
Music and movement
Plays

Fine Motor Development

Block construction
Puzzles and toys
Sand and water play

Gross Motor Development

Fitness
Outdoor games

Tuition

Kindergarten Prep Enrollment & Tuition Information

2026-2027 School Year

Tuition will remain the same as the prior school year. However, it will be billed at the daily rate rather than the monthly rate. This change will allow for lower payments during months with breaks, but may result in months with no breaks being a higher payment for that month. Payment is due for all school days with the contract period. Credit is not given for sick days or vacation days as the child’s placement in the class is still held.

Registration Fee $50

Traditional

AM Classes – 5 days per week, $29.78 per scheduled school day

(Mon–Fri, 8:15-11:15)

PM Classes – 4 days per week, $29.71 per scheduled school day

(Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, 12:15–3:15 pm)

FULL DAY Classes – 4.5 days per week, $53.07 per scheduled school day

(8:15 am–3:15 pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri and 8:15 am–11:15 am Wed)

All school days of contract are billed and credit will not given for unused days, sick days, and vacations days.

Registration Fee and $100 security deposit are due at the time of registration.

For registrations prior to or on July 9, 2026, a $50 registration fee and $100 security deposit will be collected at the time of registration with the remaining tuition balance due by July 15, 2026. Both registration fee and security deposit are non-refundable.

For registration on or after July 10, 2026, the non-refundable registration fee is due at the time of registration approval. The first month’s tuition will be invoiced and due within 5 days.

Gilbert Public Schools Employee Rate - please call the preschool office - employment verification required

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