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  • After submitting my application, how and when will I hear from Tempe PRE?

    Applications will be pulled from the website starting Jan. 31 and then every two weeks. Families will be contacted via email after applications are randomized. 

  • Can I enroll my child during the year when they turn 3 years old?

    • Children who turn 3 before July 23 can start school at the beginning of the school year.
    • Children who turn 3 between July 24 and Aug. 31 can start school after their birthday if there are still spots available. 
  • Do you offer discounts for multiple children?

    No. Each child's tuition must be paid according to the tuition you qualify for.

  • I am not a Tempe resident. What are my options for Tempe PRE?

    1. Pay our full tuition rate at $850 monthly.

    2. Receive DES child care assistance and pay the copay to the city of Tempe if any.

  • I didn’t qualify for DES child care subsidy. Am I eligible for financial assistance

    You still may be eligible for financial assistance through the city of Tempe or Quality First if you meet the requirements. The denial email or letter from DES will be requested prior registration.

  • I live in Tempe, and I income-qualify for financial assistance. Do I still need to apply to DES child care assistance?

    Yes. All families seeking financial assistance through the city must apply to DES child care assistance . Once your child is selected in our lottery process, the approval or denial letter will be requested.

  • If my child is not called by the beginning of the school year, does it mean that they will not be part of the program?

    We complete most of the registrations prior the first day of school, but we will be enrolling new children every time a child is disenrolled from the program.

  • Is Tempe PRE available part-time?

    No. Tempe PRE is a full-day program only, 7 hours a day, 5 days a week.
  • Where exactly is my child on the waitlist?

    All the applications will be randomized every time an opening comes up, so all the families have the same chances to be called independently of the order they have applied.

Registration Documents
2024/25 Family Handbook Spanish
2024/25 Family Handbook