It is a goal of Gilbert Public Schools to promote a desire for lifelong learning within our students.
Our Passion. Their Future.
Gilbert Public Schools is proud to offer Building Blocks, a full day preschool program. The program focuses on building a foundation for academic success for 3, 4, and young 5 year old's to get a jump start on learning.
TOYBOX stands for Training Opportunities with Youngsters to Broaden Occupational eXperiences. The TOYBOX Early Learning Center is a program established as a laboratory setting on the high school campus.
A 5-12 year old Before & After school program Program. Designed to support the needs of today's working families, the VIK club is a safe, fun-filled extended learning program for children in Kindergarten through 6th grade enrolled in district schools.
GPS Family Programming is designed for parents, guardians, and families of students enrolled in Gilbert Public Schools.
Discover the Magic of Learning Beyond the Classroom with Gilbert Public Schools After School Enrichment Programs!
Brain Boot Camp Summer School Program is a free summer program designed to address the needs of the whole child through engaging learning opportunities and is by INVITATION ONLY.
Testing to determine eligibility for the Gifted K-Prep cluster programming at Gilbert Public Schools for 4-year-olds is offered throughout the year by appointment only.
Early entrance screenings measure a child’s social and academic ability, predicting their success in kindergarten.
Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year is Open
Regular Hours of Operation
School Day Hours 7:45 am - 3:15 pm
Before and after school care will be offered at many campuses through a separate VIK registration. The VIK registration will open in March 2025.
About us
Gilbert Public Schools is proud to offer Building Blocks Preschool, a full day preschool program that allows your 3, 4, or young 5-year-old firsthand experiences of what it means to be a student. Our uniquely designed curriculum, based on the AZ Early Childhood Standards, helps create a foundation for your young student to build upon as they move towards their school career.
By constructing curriculum containing a more challenging approach to the same subjects included in our 3’s program, our 4 and young 5-year-olds continue to master letters, numbers, colors, the calendar, writing their names, addresses, phone numbers, and begin preparation for reading readiness. Socialization and opportunities to build friendships are encouraged throughout our before and after-school day schedule. Upon completion of the Building Blocks program, our students have the foundation in place to enter kindergarten with the tools, experiences, and passion for learning that helps to ensure academic success now and well into the future. Children must be 4 years old by August 31st and independently toilet trained. To be considered completely independent in toileting, a child must be able to do ALL of the following:
Family style snacks will be provided to all students. Building Blocks’ students will be eating lunch in the school cafeteria. Although lunch will not be provided, the student will be enrolled in the school lunch program so they may purchase a hot lunch.
All programs are licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services. Staff will participate in a minimum of 18 hours of professional development each school year.
The Building Blocks Program is a Monthly Tuition Program. The cost is based on the days selected for the entire school year, then broken down into 10 equal monthly payments. Three Schedules are available for parents to select during the registration process - Full Time Monday - Friday, Part Time 3 Days per week - Monday, Wednesday & Friday or Part Time 2 Days per week - Tuesday & Thursday. Parents must commit to a schedule and maintain it throughout the entire school year.
Families of preschoolers in Building Blocks may choose to extend their day (6:30 am - 6 pm) for an additional fee using the VIK before and after school program.
Building Blocks Curriculum
We believe academics and social development are intertwined, and that curriculum is a living, growing aspect of preschool. We have a commitment to each school’s design and firmly believe that this commitment is crucial to our students’ success. We begin by understanding that every student is different. We focus on using each student’s strengths to build upon those areas that need developing. Learning is applied through academics and exploratory play. These activities can be child-directed or teacher directed. With a fluid schedule, teachers are then able to assess transitions and begin to build a foundation tailored to each individual student.
AZ Early Learning Standards is the framework to our curriculum, and it is annually assessed to ensure best practices. The Building Blocks’ module is influenced by kindergarten standards and is collaborative with kindergarten teachers. Fundations and sight words are introduced through 4 small guided learning centers and 3 large group centers based on weekly themes with built-in “Brain Breaks” between learning centers. “Brain Breaks” are equally important both inside and outside of the classroom with opportunities for PE, Library, Music, Art, etc. Building Blocks passionately encourages school involvement through fun runs, assemblies, school pictures, spirit weeks, and other fun site-specific activities.
Monthly Tuition & Fees:
2025-2026 School Year
$50.00 Registration Fee
School Day (7:45am–3:15pm)
T, TH: $475.00/month
M,W,F: $600.00/month
M-F: $825.00/month
Families of preschoolers in Building Blocks may choose to extend their day (6:30am-6pm) for an additional fee using the VIK before and after school program.
GPS Employee Rates - please call the preschool office - employment verification required
2025-2026 School Year** - Registration fee and a security deposit of $100 from December 2, 2024 through June 30, 2025 will be due at time of registration. The remaining balance for the first scheduled tuition is due by July 15, 2026. Registrations received on July 1, 2025 and after are required to pay the registration fee and the first scheduled tuition payment at the time of registration. The registration fee, security deposit and 1st month tuition paid during registration are NON-REFUNDABLE, no exceptions. The security deposit will be applied to the first scheduled tuition payment.
**Both the Eleyo and Infinite Campus registrations must be completed by July 12, 2025 in order to ensure the ability to start on the first day of school. Registration must also be finalized on the campus prior to the child’s start date.
Preschool Parent Handbook 2025-2026
Preschool Parent Handbook 2024-2025 School Year
