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Desert Sun Child Development Center

1512 W Elliot Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224

Desert Sun Child Development Center is a non-profit organization devoted to providing high quality early childhood education, from preschool to Kindergarten.

We emphasize the needs of the whole child through curriculum designed to address the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual areas of development.

We also recognize the need for parental involvement in their child's education. Accordingly, Desert Sun is dedicated to serving as a resource to parents as the primary educators of their children.

Desert Sun Child Development Center`s mission is to provide high quality education for young children and to assist parents in their role as primary educators of their children.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 81 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1978

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

81 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 38%

Students by Grade

Desert Sun Child Development Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

41:1

National avg.: 13:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Susan Femiani

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Peg Brokaw, Founder of Desert Sun Child Development Center

Source: Verified school update

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Desert Sun Child Development Center famous alumni include: Peg Brokaw, Founder of Desert Sun Child Development Center.

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The application deadline for Desert Sun Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 81 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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