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 Stats (2023)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1978
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
168 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Susan Femiani
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Desert Sun Child Development Center?
The application deadline for Desert Sun Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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