**THE 2026/2027 SCHOOL YEAR REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!** Discovery Kids Families, The Discovery Kids Before & After Care program is committed to providing a variety of quality learning experiences for currently enrolled qcusd families. We thank you for choosing qcusd Discovery Kids and look forward to working with you to provide meaningful learning opportunities for your school age children. Warm regards, Ellie Hardt/Director of Community Education The Discovery Kids program is a before and after school program that offers structured activities and hands-on learning for school-aged children. The Before and After Care program is available at each Queen Creek Unified School District Elementary School. Activities include homework time (not tutoring), science, arts & crafts, technology lab, active games and more! Sibling and employee discounts are available. Our programs start at 6:30 a.m. to school start and school end to 6:00 p.m. Discovery Kids is an award-winning program and follows the Arizona Quality Standards for Out-of-School Time Programs. The Consistent schedule (child is scheduled to attend every day) is based on a daily discounted rate. You are billed for the number of days Discovery Kids is in session in each billing period. The Pick-Your-Days schedule (child is not scheduled to attend every day) is based on a daily rate. You are only billed for the number of days you schedule in each billing period. NO REFUND POLICY - In order to schedule and hold your spot, our program is a prepaid program only. You are invoiced for days scheduled not days your child attends. If payment is not received by the due date, a late fee of $25 will be assessed, and your child will not be able to attend DK until the past due balance is paid. Once your contract has been approved and you should decide to withdraw, you will receive a credit to your account.

Contract approvals for the 2026-2027 school year will begin around mid February. Please wait patiently. If your contract is approved, you will get an email confirmation. All classes are contingent upon enrollment at each site. If minimum enrollment is not reached, you will be contacted regarding other available preschool options. Please check the course description to ensure you enroll your child in the appropriate program and school year. The curriculum is standards based and follows the Arizona Early Learning Standards and the district curriculum calendar. In addition, the Fundations Curriculum is introduced to facilitate a smooth transition to Kindergarten and provide quality learning experiences and skill development. Students will grow as independent learners as they strengthen communication skills and pre-academic skills along with developing a sense of school routine and personal responsibility. Developmentally appropriate instructional strategies provide opportunities for social-emotional growth, concept development, and continued building of foundational academic skills. Feel free to take advantage of one of our discounts. A 10% discount may be applied to your account by paying the annual half-day preschool account in full. If you have one or more children enrolled in the QCUSD Preschool program, your youngest child may be eligible for a 10% sibling discount. Children with parents or legal guardians employed by QCUSD may be eligible for an employee discount. Please note, only one discount can be applied per child. Preschool classes are taught by a Certified Teacher and supported by a trained Para Educator. Children must be fully toilet trained. Transportation is not available.

Contract approvals for the 2026-2027 school year will begin around mid February. Please wait patiently. If your contract is approved, you will get an email confirmation. QCUSD Preschool offers Full Day Preschool for children ages 3-5. Please check the course description to ensure you enroll your child in the appropriate program and school year. The curriculum is standards-based using the Arizona Early Learning Standards. This class offers daily learning experiences, enrichment experiences, and skill development that will help develop pre-academic skills and social/emotional development. In addition, the Fundations Curriculum is introduced to facilitate a smooth transition to Kindergarten and provide quality learning experiences and skill development. All classes are contingent upon enrollment at each site. If minimum enrollment is not reached, you will be contacted regarding other available preschool options. Full Day preschool students will have the option of attending both morning and afternoon care. Please NOTE that if you need extended care, you will need to complete TWO contracts. One for Full Day Preschool / Kinder Prep, and one for Full Day Extended Care. Not all schools have extended care for Preschool. Feel free to take advantage of one of our discounts. If you have one or more children enrolled in the QCUSD Preschool program, your youngest child may be eligible for a 10% sibling discount. Children with parents or legal guardians employed by QCUSD may be eligible for an employee discount. Please note, only one discount can be applied per child. The Full Day Program hours are 8:30 am - 3:15 pm, Monday through Friday Classes are taught by a Certified Teacher and supported by trained para-educators. Enrollment will not exceed 24 students. Children must be fully toilet trained.

Contract approvals for the 2026-2027 school year will begin around mid February. Please wait patiently. If your contract is approved, you will get an email confirmation. QCUSD Preschool offers Full Day Preschool for children ages 3-5. Please check the course description to ensure you enroll your child in the appropriate program and school year. The curriculum is standards-based using the Arizona Early Learning Standards. This class offers daily learning experiences, enrichment experiences, and skill development that will help develop pre-academic skills and social/emotional development. In addition, the Fundations Curriculum is introduced to facilitate a smooth transition to Kindergarten and provide quality learning experiences and skill development. All classes are contingent upon enrollment at each site. If minimum enrollment is not reached, you will be contacted regarding other available preschool options. Full Day preschool students will have the option of attending both morning and afternoon care. Please NOTE that if you need extended care, you will need to complete TWO contracts. One for Full Day Preschool / Kinder Prep, and one for Full Day Extended Care. Not all schools have extended care for Preschool. Feel free to take advantage of one of our discounts. If you have one or more children enrolled in the QCUSD Preschool program, your youngest child may be eligible for a 10% sibling discount. Children with parents or legal guardians employed by QCUSD may be eligible for an employee discount. Please note, only one discount can be applied per child. The Full Day Program hours are 8:30 am - 3:15 pm, Monday through Friday Classes are taught by a Certified Teacher and supported by trained para-educators. Enrollment will not exceed 24 students. Children must be fully toilet trained.

Contract approvals for the 2026-2027 school year will begin around mid February. Please wait patiently. If your contract is approved, you will get an email confirmation. All classes are contingent upon enrollment at each site. If minimum enrollment is not reached, you will be contacted regarding other available preschool options. Please check the course description to ensure you enroll your child in the appropriate program and school year. The curriculum is standards based and follows the Arizona Early Learning Standards and the district curriculum calendar. In addition, the Fundations Curriculum is introduced to facilitate a smooth transition to Kindergarten and provide quality learning experiences and skill development. Students will grow as independent learners as they strengthen communication skills and pre-academic skills along with developing a sense of school routine and personal responsibility. Developmentally appropriate instructional strategies provide opportunities for social-emotional growth, concept development, and continued building of foundational academic skills. Feel free to take advantage of one of our discounts. A 10% discount may be applied to your account by paying the annual half-day preschool account in full. If you have one or more children enrolled in the QCUSD Preschool program, your youngest child may be eligible for a 10% sibling discount. Children with parents or legal guardians employed by QCUSD may be eligible for an employee discount. Please note, only one discount can be applied per child. Preschool classes are taught by a Certified Teacher and supported by a trained Para Educator. Children must be fully toilet trained. Transportation is not available.

Contract approvals for the 2026-2027 school year will begin around mid February. Please wait patiently. If your contract is approved, you will get an email confirmation. All classes are contingent upon enrollment at each site. If minimum enrollment is not reached, you will be contacted regarding other available preschool options. Please check the course description to ensure you enroll your child in the appropriate program and school year. The curriculum is standards based and follows the Arizona Early Learning Standards and the district curriculum calendar. In addition, the Fundations Curriculum is introduced to facilitate a smooth transition to Kindergarten and provide quality learning experiences and skill development. Students will grow as independent learners as they strengthen communication skills and pre-academic skills along with developing a sense of school routine and personal responsibility. Developmentally appropriate instructional strategies provide opportunities for social-emotional growth, concept development, and continued building of foundational academic skills. Feel free to take advantage of one of our discounts. A 10% discount may be applied to your account by paying the annual half-day preschool account in full. If you have one or more children enrolled in the QCUSD Preschool program, your youngest child may be eligible for a 10% sibling discount. Children with parents or legal guardians employed by QCUSD may be eligible for an employee discount. Please note, only one discount can be applied per child. Preschool classes are taught by a Certified Teacher and supported by a trained Para Educator. Children must be fully toilet trained. Transportation is not available.

**THE 2026/2027 SCHOOL YEAR REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!** Discovery Kids Families, The Discovery Kids Before & After Care program is committed to providing a variety of quality learning experiences for currently enrolled qcusd families. We thank you for choosing qcusd Discovery Kids and look forward to working with you to provide meaningful learning opportunities for your school age children. Warm regards, Ellie Hardt/Director of Community Education The Discovery Kids program is a before and after school program that offers structured activities and hands-on learning for school-aged children. The Before and After Care program is available at each Queen Creek Unified School District Elementary School. Activities include homework time (not tutoring), science, arts & crafts, technology lab, active games and more! Sibling and employee discounts are available. Our programs start at 6:30 a.m. to school start and school end to 6:00 p.m. Discovery Kids is an award-winning program and follows the Arizona Quality Standards for Out-of-School Time Programs. The Consistent schedule (child is scheduled to attend every day) is based on a daily discounted rate. You are billed for the number of days Discovery Kids is in session in each billing period. The Pick-Your-Days schedule (child is not scheduled to attend every day) is based on a daily rate. You are only billed for the number of days you schedule in each billing period. NO REFUND POLICY - In order to schedule and hold your spot, our program is a prepaid program only. You are invoiced for days scheduled not days your child attends. If payment is not received by the due date, a late fee of $25 will be assessed, and your child will not be able to attend DK until the past due balance is paid. Once your contract has been approved and you should decide to withdraw, you will receive a credit to your account.

**THE 2026/2027 SCHOOL YEAR REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!** Discovery Kids Families, The Discovery Kids Before & After Care program is committed to providing a variety of quality learning experiences for currently enrolled qcusd families. We thank you for choosing qcusd Discovery Kids and look forward to working with you to provide meaningful learning opportunities for your school age children. Warm regards, Ellie Hardt/Director of Community Education The Discovery Kids program is a before and after school program that offers structured activities and hands-on learning for school-aged children. The Before and After Care program is available at each Queen Creek Unified School District Elementary School. Activities include homework time (not tutoring), science, arts & crafts, technology lab, active games and more! Sibling and employee discounts are available. Our programs start at 6:30 a.m. to school start and school end to 6:00 p.m. Discovery Kids is an award-winning program and follows the Arizona Quality Standards for Out-of-School Time Programs. The Consistent schedule (child is scheduled to attend every day) is based on a daily discounted rate. You are billed for the number of days Discovery Kids is in session in each billing period. The Pick-Your-Days schedule (child is not scheduled to attend every day) is based on a daily rate. You are only billed for the number of days you schedule in each billing period. NO REFUND POLICY - In order to schedule and hold your spot, our program is a prepaid program only. You are invoiced for days scheduled not days your child attends. If payment is not received by the due date, a late fee of $25 will be assessed, and your child will not be able to attend DK until the past due balance is paid. Once your contract has been approved and you should decide to withdraw, you will receive a credit to your account.