Desert Sun Child Development Center

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 (2024-25)

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

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1978
Summer School Offered
Yes

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
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Desert Sun Child Development Center often compared to?
Desert Sun Child Development Center is often viewed alongside schools like Montessori Day Schools Lakeshore by visitors of our site.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

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

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