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Desert Haven Preschool is an outreach program of the church. The church provides an excellent climate for each child to grow in the fullness of his/her potential as a child of God.

As of August 20, 2008, our program is full. We are currently building a waiting list. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please call the church or email us.

The program is based on the knowledge that these early years are ones of phenomenal development: physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual. The curriculum challenges the child to develop through experiences with language, numbers, nature, art, music, and the community itself. The school provides an atmosphere of love and acceptance for each child.

facility

The 11,000 square feet used by the preschool includes classrooms, 6,000 square foot multi-use room, and an outdoor playground. The facility has top sanitation and fire ratings. They have a monitored fire and security system.

Desert Haven Church was established in 1965 in Tempe, Arizona. In 2001, the church moved to its current location on Ellsworth Road. Desert Haven Church is a member of the Reformed Church in America.

teachers

Desert Haven's Preschool teachers and staff meet higher standards than many other area preschools. All preschool staff are well screened with criminal background checks.

classes

Three year olds (must be three and potty-trained on first day of attendance) through Five year olds have a choice in schedules: 5 days, 3 days, or 2 days. Our program runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 am – 11:30 am. Snack is included. Class sizes are limited to 18, with a minimum of two staff in each class.

how we spend our day:

9:00-9:15 Arrival, Journal Writing
9:15-9:25 Opening Prayer, Pledge, Calendar, Weather
9:25-9:35 Storytime
9:35-9:50 Activity – Arts and Crafts
9:50-10:30 Free Play / Outside Time
10:30-10:35 Potty Break and Handwashing Time
10:35-10:45 Snack
10:45-10:55 Letter and Number of the day
10:55-11:05 Science / Discovery / Sensory Manipulations
11:05-11:15 Music / Songs / Fingerplays
11:15-11:30 Circle Time
11:30 Departure

Desert Haven's Preschool follows the Gilbert Schools Calendar.

There is a $50 nonrefundable registration donation to reserve a spot.

monthly suggested donations:

Our preschool is a ministry to the community and not a for-profit enterprise. Because of the cost of staffing and supplies, we provide these suggested donations to allow us to provide this ministry to you and to others. These donations offset our costs and allow us to provide our preschool, Vacation Bible School, Halloween open house, and Christmas Festival outreaches to our community.

Please consider donating the following amounts or more for your child's preschool experience:

5 Days $220/child/month
3 Days $145/child/month
2 Days $110/child/month

For more information, please email our Preschool Director, Mary Kate Conklin, at dhc@bwmail.us.