Gilbert Public Schools

2025-2026 School Year - Registration 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 May 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:

• Are able to communicate the need to go to the toilet; including but not limited to, demonstrating control over going if they must wait for someone who is in the bathroom or if away from the bathroom
• Can independently pull down their underwear and pants and pull them back up when done. This includes clothing with belts, buttons, zippers etc., if worn to school
• Can independently clean their bottoms after using the toilet
• Get on and off the toilet by themselves
• Wash and dry their hands by themselves
• Disposable training pants (i.e. Pull-ups) are not permitted per AZDHS Licensing

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

Important Notice for Building Blocks Families Needing VIK Care

If your child is enrolled in Building Blocks and you would also like to enroll them in VIK Before and/or After School Care, please note that a separate VIK registration is required.

To ensure a smooth enrollment process and secure your child’s spot:

• Visit the VIK Registration Page for full details and to register.
• VIK registration requires approval and is not automatically included with Building Blocks enrollment.
• Families enrolled in both programs may be eligible for discounted VIK rates and a waived registration fee.

For questions or assistance, please contact the Community Education Business Office:
communityedbusinessdept@gilbertschools.net
(480) 892-9089, ext. 1