Preschool

In partnership with the City of Tempe, Tempe Elementary Schools offers preschool at Carminati Elementary through Tempe PRE.

Tempe PRE is committed to kindergarten readiness with small class sizes, a play-based curriculum and early childhood-certified teaching staff.

Features:

• Taught by certified teachers and instructional assistants for 18 children

• Scholarships available
• All 11 Tempe PRE classrooms have attained “quality” ratings in learning environment and nurturing staff-student interactions by Quality First, Arizona’s quality improvement and rating system for early learning programs.

Cost and Eligibility: 

• This program is for 3- and 4-year-olds who are fully potty-trained. 
  Children must be 3 before July 18, 2024. Families whose children will turn 3 between July 25 - Aug. 31 may still apply now and wait for their applications to be processed after their child turns 3 and space becomes available.

• Full tuition is $750/month with a $50 registration fee. 

• Tempe PRE also offers financial assistance for income qualified Tempe families. Check the income level chart for details.

• For an additional $20 per month, Tempe PRE provides a before and afterschool program at select schools. Check the school list to see which locations provide the extended care.