FAQs
What does a typical day look like in preschool?
Each day has a structured routine including the following sequence:
- Circle time
- Outside play time/snack
- Individual work time/lessons
- Lunch
- Rest/nap
- Work time/lessons
- Outside play time/snack
- Dismissal
**Throughout the day, students are involved in individual/small group/whole group activities and lessons.
What are the preschool hours?
- Full day preschool is from 8:30 am-3:00 pm.
- Half day preschool is from 8:30-11:30 am.
School hours are subject to change based on the hours for the ASU Prep K-12 school. We follow the same calendar and school day hours as ASU Preparatory STEM Academy, with the exception of a gradual start for preschoolers.
What is a gradual start?
The preschool conducts a “gradual start” during the first 2 weeks of school each year. The full day schedule is adjusted to half days during the gradual start. The preschool students will be divided into two groups, A and B. Depending on the school’s start date, group A will attend two to three days from 8:30 – 11:30. Group B will attend for a different two to three days from 8:30 – 11:30.
*NOTE: There will be NO Club Poly for preschool students during the gradual start.
What is the tuition for ASU Prep preschool?
For the 2025/2026 school year, tuition for the full day preschool program is $890/month. Tuition for the half day preschool program is $600/month.
How do I put my child on the waitlist to attend preschool?
Please use this link to add your information to our current preschool waitlist.
What is the minimum age requirement?
Preschool students must be 3 years old by September 1st of the year in which they are enrolling.
Does my child have to be toilet trained?
Preschool students need to be toilet trained to attend preschool. However, we are aware that children in this developmental stage at times will have accidents.
Is ASU Prep preschool a Montessori school? Is your preschool play-based?
At ASU Prep Preschool, we focus on building confidence and independence through developmentally appropriate activities. We focus on the development of the whole child through individualized/small group academic instruction and social/emotional development. Our program is not play based or center based. We are not a Montessori school, however, our classrooms do have a “Montessori flavor” where our students are provided with a lot of choices in their learning throughout the day.
What is the ratio of students to teachers?
Each classroom has 18 students and 2 adults (1 teacher and 1 assistant). Our classrooms are multi-age with 3, 4, and 5 year olds in each classroom.
Are scholarships available?
No, scholarships are not available.
Is there a sibling discount?
No, there is not a sibling discount.
Does ASU Prep provide before and after school care?
Our before and after school care is called Club Poly. Full day preschool students may attend Club Poly without additional fees.
- Morning Club Poly is Monday through Friday 6:30 am – 8:00 am.
- Afternoon Club Poly is Monday-Thursday, 3:15 – 5:30 and on Friday 2:00 – 5:30 (preschool students remain in the preschool area until 2:00 pm)
Is lunch provided for students?
No, lunch is not provided for students. Students bring their own lunch. Full day and half day students eat lunch at school. We do not have a free/reduced lunch program at our preschool.
Is a snack provided for students?
Students will bring their own morning snack. Afternoon snack will be provided for full day students.
Is my child required to sleep/nap at preschool?
Students attending full day preschool rest daily after lunch time. It is important and developmentally appropriate for preschool aged children to rest their bodies and brains. Children do not have to sleep, but they are required to rest.
Can I schedule a tour of ASU Prep Preschool?
All campus tours are scheduled through our ASU Poly STEM Elementary website! Click on this link to see available dates and times. All visitors must check in upon arrival and wear a visitor pass provided at the front office.
