QCHS CTE TOYBOX Preschool

QCUSD employees are given priority enrollment. You must email Diane Ayala before January 23, 2026. QCUSD employees will need to fill out the online registration and email Diane Ayala to let her know that you are a parent/guardian currently employed by our district. The general public can complete online registration starting on January 23 to secure a spot on the waiting list. The wait list is on a first-come, first-served basis.

The TOYBOX program is a fully licensed high school laboratory preschool program. Adult staff members, along with high school students enrolled in the Early Childhood program, work together to provide an enjoyable learning environment for children ages three to five years old. We are contracted with Quality First, part of First Things First, and we are proudly a Quality Plus 5 Star rated preschool. The curriculum presented follows the Arizona Early Learning Standards and creates learning groups within the classroom that keep children engaged with activities that are developmentally appropriate for each child.

Our program will help your child establish positive social relationships, build a positive self-concept, and learn to love school. We use a wide range of materials and media to stimulate motor and intellectual development and encourage learning through developmentally appropriate play and experiences.

Registration will open up online on Friday, January 23 at 5:00 p.m. QCUSD employees will be accepted upon registration that day, on a first-come, first-served basis. If any spots remain open, we will offer these spots to the general public. All children must be independently toilet-trained and at least three years of age by the first day of school. A nonrefundable registration fee of $65 is required with each approved contract. A 10% discount is available for full-time tuition for parents and guardians who are QCUSD employees.

We are open Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day that school is in session for Queen Creek Unified School District. District half days do not affect our hours. We do not offer before or after-school care. We will open on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, when returning teachers report, and our last day will be Friday, May 21, 2027, to accommodate faculty schedules.

Please reach out with any questions!

Queen Creek High School TOYBOX Preschool
Diane Ayala, TOYBOX Coordinator
[email protected]
480-987-5953

2026–2027 TOYBOX Preschool Rates

A possible rate increase is in progress at this time and, upon approval, will be applied to the 2026–2027 school year. I am including our current rates along with the possible increase. Once rates are approved for the school year, you will receive a confirmation email if your contract was accepted.

Full-time: Current rate is $167 per week. The proposed rate is up to $192 per week. Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (4:30 p.m. close time for Friday).

Part-time: Current rate is $97 per week. The proposed rate is up to $112 per week. Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Limited number of part-time spots.

3-Day: Current rate is $125 per week. The proposed rate is up to $144 per week. The parent chooses three full days to attend. Limited number of three-day spots.

Tuition is billed biweekly through your online account. Auto pay is available for your convenience. QCUSD district employees will receive a 10% discount on full time rate (must be a parent or guardian). Tuition is not due on fall break, spring break, or winter break. Thanksgiving week will be prorated, but single-day holidays will not be prorated. Changes may include no longer covering lunch and breakfast with tuition. Parents can choose to pay for a food account or send lunches from home if this is approved.

*Morning snack is donated by parents on a class rotation. Approximately once a month, you will be assigned to bring a two-component snack for the class. Guidelines will be given.