Registration for the 2020-2021 school year is online only. Please use the Quick Link to the right to complete a registration request. Placements are based on availability, on a first come, first served basis. The Required Forms Packet is required for preschool students who are new to the program this year.  Completed packets can be emailed or faxed to 623-773-6680.

ONLY students residing within Peoria Unified's boundaries and children of Peoria Unified employees will be considered for placement through July 31, 2020. Variances for out of district students will be considered starting August 3, 2020 and may not be approved until after the 1st day of preschool.

Scholarship opportunities: Applications are available under Quick Links. Scholarships are awarded for one year only. Returning families must reapply. Scholarships are limited and based on eligibility criteria. There is a monthly copayment for scholarship recipients. 

Cash and check payments will only be accepted at one of the following three Peoria Unified locations:

• Preschool Office at Sky View Elementary School:  8624 W. Sweetwater Ave., Peoria, AZ 85381. 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• KidZone Office at Desert Valley Elementary School: 12901 N. 63rd Ave, Glendale, AZ 85304. 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. or by
• District Administration Center: 6330 W. Thunderbird Rd., Glendale, AZ 85306. 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Credit card payment online - 2019/2020 school year: can be made at any time through ParentVUE.  

 If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Preschool Office at 623-773-6675.

Quality First is a signature program of First Things First that partners with childcare and preschool providers to improve the quality of early learning across Arizona. Quality First supports providers in making quality improvements that research proves help children thrive. These include education for teachers to expand their skills in working with young children and coaching to help providers create learning environments that nurture the emotional, social and academic development of every child. You can learn more at QualityFirstAZ.com.

Why does quality matter in early learning?

· 90% of a child’s brain develops before age 5. The positive, nurturing relationships young kids have with adults – from parents to childcare and early learning professionals – shape their learning now and throughout their lives.

· Quality early learning settings like childcare and preschool help children develop skills – like motivation, self-control, focus, and self-esteem – that are crucial to their success now and once they enter school.

What does quality early learning look like?

Quality childcare and preschool settings build on basic health and safety to include:

· Teachers and caregivers who know how to work with infants, toddlers and preschoolers

· Positive, nurturing relationships that give young kids the individual attention they need

· Learning environments that encourage creativity and imaginative play

· Hands-on activities that stimulate and encourage positive brain connections in children; and,

· Caregivers who provide regular feedback to parents on the development of their child. All of these elements combined make a childcare environment that prepares children for kindergarten.