Desert Sun Child Development Center
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Chandler, AZ
1512 W Elliot Rd, Chandler, AZ 85224
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 72% of preschools in Arizona
- Serving families in Chandler since at least 2011
In Chandler, Arizona, Desert Sun Child Development Center is an early childhood program for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 17 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 72% of preschool programs in Arizona. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 5 hours, 183 days a year. Arizona has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–K
- Students
- 17
- Teachers
- 9.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 1.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 10 girls, 7 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Early childhood program
- School day
- About 5 hours
- School year
- 183 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 72% of preschool programs in Arizona (2 students per teacher).
- Larger than 73% of preschool programs in Arizona.
- Compared with 44 preschool programs in Arizona.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Arizona
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Desert Sun Child Development Center whether it takes part.
- Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) · Education savings account
- School tuition organization (STO) tax credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Desert Sun Child Development Center
What grades does Desert Sun Child Development Center serve?
Desert Sun Child Development Center serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend Desert Sun Child Development Center?
About 17 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Desert Sun Child Development Center?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Arizona has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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