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About our Preschools

About GPS Preschool Programs

At Gilbert Public Schools we offer a range of preschool programs where young children learn social skills in real time, in a supportive environment, surrounded by qualified staff. At GPS we believe that high-quality preschool programs nurture warm relationships among children, teachers, and parents. All GPS preschool programs are aligned to the Arizona Department of Education Early Learning Standards.

Explore the variety of GPS Preschool Programs which all offer flexibility, choice, affordability, and fun for your child!

Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is open where space is available.  Preschool registration for the 2025-2026 school year will open on December 2, 2024.

Neely Traditional Academy Kindergarten Prep Preschool

Kindergarten Prep Half Day

Engaging curriculum designed specifically for children to learn practical skills to prepare them for K-12 and beyond.

Ages: 4 & 5

Partial Day:
AM 5 Days: 8:15 am–11:15 am
PM 4 Days: 12:15 pm-3:15 pm

Kindergarten Prep Half Day

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. Fundations, which provide a strong foundation for reading and writing, are introduced and focused on daily.

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

  • Handwriting Without Tears
  • STEM Activities
  • Unplugged Coding

Enroll Now for Kindergarten Prep Half-day

Kindergarten Prep Programs

Conventional

Conventional Kindergarten Prep - Ashland Ranch, Highland Park, Superstition Springs & Val Vista Lakes Elementary

The Kindergarten Prep curriculum focuses on literacy and academic content in an intentionally developed preschool environment. It is aligned with the Arizona Department of Education Early Learning Standards, and is supplemented with: Fundations, LETRs EC, Handwriting Without Tears, We Thinkers! Social-Emotional curriculum, STEAM and Unplugged Coding activities.