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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. We are licensed by the Arizona State Department of Health Services.

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:

9:00-10:00 Arrival/Free Play/Crafts/Centers
10:00-10:10 Cleanup
10:10-10:20 Circle Time - Calendar/Helper Chart/Letter of the Week/Theme Discussion
10:20-10:30 Bathroom / Wash hands
10:30-10:50 Snack / Free Book Choice / Letter of the Week Classwork
10:50-11:00 Circle Time - Share/Movement/Drama
11:00-11:20 Outside Play / Gross Motor
11:20-11:30 Circle Time - Story/Song - Closing
11:30 Departure

Desert Haven's Preschool follows the Gilbert Schools Calendar.

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

monthly tuition:

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.