AESD - ACE Department Programs

The Avondale Elementary School District A.C.E. Preschool programs are a place for young children 3-5 years of age to learn and grow in a safe and encouraging setting. Children 3-5 years old not already in kindergarten can enroll in the program. Staff works as a team to guide the development of the children as they learn in an environment of discovery and play. Each program provides quality child development services designed to meet and exceed the individual needs of the children through an effective partnership with the staff, parents/guardians, and school base. Our preschools provide literacy rich, well-balanced academic and play based learning environment, which promotes the physical, social, emotional, and creative development of each child. Offering developmentally appropriate experiences that: Registration is available to children 3, 4 & 5 years old that are not of school age. After the winter break only 4 & 5 year old children will be allowed to enroll in the program for the remainder of the current year.

Avondale Elementary School District ACE Before and After School Programs offer families the opportunity to extend their children’s learning and development beyond the school day. This program is a safe and supervised environment offering a diverse set of enrichment activities such as homework assistance, dramatic play, outdoor time, arts and crafts, board games, and access to optional after school enrichment classes. There is something for everyone to enjoy. Registration is available to school age children within the Avondale Elementary School District.

Avondale Preschool Development Grant B5 Program for Qualifying Family The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) Early Childhood Education (ECE) and the Avondale Elementary School District (AESD) believes that every family should have an opportunity to choose a high quality early care and education setting that promotes the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of their child. The purpose of the Avondale Preschool Development Grant B5 Program is to support in developing and enhancing capacity to deliver high-quality preschool programming as well as implement and sustain quality preschool and improving young children’s success in school and beyond.