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Dayspring Preschool & Kindergarten

1365 E Elliot Road, Tempe, AZ, 85284-0852 -

School Notes Overview:

Dayspring Preschool & Kindergarten is a non-profit school located in the Dayspring United Methodist Church since 1981. We have created a caring, nurturing environment where providing the best possible education is just the beginning. We are committed to the total well-being of each and every child and family who pass through our gates. Our mission is to promote a partnership among children, parents and staff. We believe that all children go through predictable stages of growth physically, mentally, and emotionally. We also believe that children grow in various ways and at an individual pace. Our job is to recognize where each child is on this journey and design activities that complement individual growth and development. Our teachers are a talented and experienced group. They have been chosen for their training, experience, character and ability to relate well with young children. All lead teachers are degreed in Early Childhood and Elementary Education and half of the staff have also earned master's degrees. In addition, our teachers are a dedicated group. Currently the average tenure of a Dayspring teacher is ten years. The quality of our program is a direct reflection of this expertise and loyalty. ...

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School Overview:

	Dayspring Preschool & Kindergarten
School Type	Early Childhood / Day Care
School Membership(s)	National Association for the Education of Young Children
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - Prekindergarten
County	Maricopa County, AZ
Student Body
Total Students	212 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(AZ) School Avg.
% Students of Color	5%	27%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 190 students
	Kind - 22 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	2 teachers
	This School	(AZ) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:106	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	5 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Dayspring Preschool & Kindergarten is a non-profit school located in the Dayspring United Methodist Church since 1981. We have created a caring, nurturing environment where providing the best possible education is just the beginning. We are committed to the total well-being of each and every child and family who pass through our gates. Our mission is to promote a partnership among children, parents and staff. We believe that all children go through predictable stages of growth physically, mentally, and emotionally. We also believe that children grow in various ways and at an individual pace. Our job is to recognize where each child is on this journey and design activities that complement individual growth and development. Our teachers are a talented and experienced group. They have been chosen for their training, experience, character and ability to relate well with young children. All lead teachers are degreed in Early Childhood and Elementary Education and half of the staff have also earned master's degrees. In addition, our teachers are a dedicated group. Currently the average tenure of a Dayspring teacher is ten years. The quality of our program is a direct reflection of this expertise and loyalty.
Profile last updated: 02/10/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (85284)	School Zip (85284)	(AZ) State Average
Population (Approximate)	17,550 people	5,130,874 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	66%	25%
Population Average Age	38 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	3.0 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$89,396	$44,677
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	7.2 rooms	5.0 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	21 years old	29 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	95% / 5%	62% / 38%