Desert Sun Child Development Center

Absolutely adore Desert Sun! We have 2 kids there and are on our 3rd year. The teachers are wonderful, the families attending are so sweet, and the kids have the freedom to be kids. Can’t wait for more years there!

My kiddos love this school and I speak with many generations of families that continually send their kids here- it’s a strong community of dedicated families. Not only are they focused on quality learning through play and exploration, but the teachers are growing in their practices with positive discipline. My kids’ teachers even identified specific needs for my kids and they go out of their way to help me with resources to support my kids. We love Desert Sun!

We have loved DS for both kids the teachers are amazing and caring, there is plenty of parent involvement and it's a real community. They have parenting classes and fall festivals plus the kids get to learn how to self regulate and get along with others.

Beautiful, play based preschool/Kindergarten with small class sizes and wonderful, caring teachers. The facility is big and open with lots of space for outdoor play, gardening, painting, mud making and classrooms all have a pet with rotating, seasonal stations that really engage the kids in play AND learning. Parents do need to volunteer a certain number of hours to support the school but very easy work with many options. Food/snack requirements are very healthy and conservative. Many awesome annual events for the whole family to be involved, network and make friends. A community feel with good people and good intentions for our littles. They also support their teachers with continuing education opportunities, many of which are former parents but came back to work because they loved it so much.

Would not recommend if your child has any kind of special needs. Be very aware of their snack policy prior to registering your child, you child will go the entire class without food if they don’t like or are unable to eat what is offered.