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ACE Preschool

Welcome to Avondale ESD's ACE Preschool.  We offer an award-winning preschool program for 3, 4, and 5-year old (not of school age) children at five schools throughout the district (Centerra Mirage STEM Academy, Copper Trails, Desert Star, Desert Thunder, and Wildflower Accelerated Academy). Our program has been named the best preschool in the "Best of the Best" and the "Best of the Desert" Awards in the West Valley.  We invite you to enroll your preschooler today! Below is information on pricing and how to register. 

Free Full-Day Preschool

For the 2024-2025 school year, Avondale ESD is proud to offer a free full-day preschool (at Desert Star and Centerra Mirage STEM Academy) through the Preschool Development Grant B5 Program for families who qualify.  Children must be 3 or 4 years of age before August 1, 2024, and meet income eligibility.  Preschool registration is available on Eleyo Online Registration or by calling 623-772-5004 for more information.

Eleyo Online Registration

The image is a blue and red award badge with a blue star on the left and right side of the year 2023. The words "The Official Community's Choice Awards" are in the middle of the badge. The words "Best of the Desert" are on the bottom of the badge, with a blue circle on the left and right side of the words. The words "West Valley" are in the middle of the two blue circles. The word "Winner" is on the bottom of the badge, with a blue star on the left and right side of the words 2023 The Official Community's Choice Awards - Best of the Desert West Valley - Winner. 2024 Community's Choice Best of the Desert Awards logoA logo that says "Best of the Best 2023" with a crown on top.

Preschool: 2024-25 Monthly Rates

Copper Trails School

  • AM Half Day $290 Monthly
    • 8:0OA.M. - 11:15 A.M.
  • School Day $503 Monthly
    • 8:00A.M. -3:15P.M
  • Breakfast, lunch included

Wildflower School

  • Full Day $695 Monthly
    • 7:00 A.M. - 6:00P.M
    • Preschool Instruction 8:0OA.M - 3:30 P.M. (Daycare other times)
    • Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack included
  • School Day $503 Monthly
    • 7:45 A.M. -3:15P.M
    • Breakfast, lunch included

Desert Thunder School

  • Full Day $695 Monthly
    • 7:00 A.M. -6:00 P.M.
    • Preschool Instruction 8:0OA.M - 3:30 P.M. (Daycare other times)
    • Breakfast, lunch and snacks included
  • School Day $503 Monthly
    • School Day Preschool 7:30 A.M. -3:00 P.M
    • Breakfast & lunch included

Centerra Mirage School

  • Extended Full Day $740 Monthly
    • Extended Full Day Preschool 6:15 A.M. - 6:00 P.M
    • Preschool Instruction 8:0O A.M - 3:30 P.M. (Daycare other times)
    • Breakfast, lunch and snacks included
  • Full Day $695 Monthly
    • Full Day Preschool 7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M
    • Preschool Instruction 8:0OA.M - 3:30 P.M. (Daycare other times)
    • Breakfast, lunch and snacks included
  • School Day $503 Monthly
    • School Day Preschool 7:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M
    • Breakfast & lunch included
  • AM Half Day $290 Monthly
    • A.M. Preschool 8:0O A.M. - 11:15 A.M.

Desert Star School

  • Full Day $695 Monthly
    • Full Day Preschool 7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M
    • Preschool Instruction 8:0OA.M - 3:30P.M. (Daycare other times)
    • Breakfast, lunch and snacks included
  • School Day $503 Monthly
    • School Day Preschool 7:45 A.M. -3:15 P.M
    • Breakfast & lunch included

View downloadable PDF of monthly rates

Discounts

  • 10% multiple child discount (on second child)
  • 20% AESD employee discount
  • 10% military discount

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