Desert Garden Preschool (Glendale Elementary School District Preschool Programs)
7020 W Ocotillo Rd, Glendale, AZ 85303
About
Desert Garden Preschool (Glendale Elementary School District Preschool Programs) offers full-day and half-day preschool options where children learn through play, exploration, and hands-on experiences. The program focuses on the whole child, including social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development, and includes specialized services for children with identified needs. It maintains strong family partnerships and home-to-school connections in a safe, nurturing, supportive, and inclusive environment within a preschool–8th grade district context.
• Schedule: Full-day and half-day preschool options, with a full day session from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., a morning session from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and an afternoon session from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
At Desert Garden Preschool, teachers are described as early childhood experts who use proven strategies and developmentally appropriate practices. The program’s mission states that it focuses on the whole child so that children are ready for kindergarten and prepared for lifelong learning. Desert Garden Preschool was named Best Preschool in Glendale in the Best of Glendale Awards and is recognized as one of the best preschools in Glendale. Glendale Elementary School District notes that it serves the community with a diverse network of neighborhood schools and innovative options. The leadership team includes Dr. John Hecht as Director of Operations and Early Childhood Education, Christy Discello as Preschool Coordinator, Zuri Perez as Administrative Secretary, and Verenise Aguayo as Secretary. Scholarships and support services may be available to make preschool accessible for all children.
Last updated January 14, 2026.
• Schedule: Full-day and half-day preschool options, with a full day session from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., a morning session from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and an afternoon session from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
At Desert Garden Preschool, teachers are described as early childhood experts who use proven strategies and developmentally appropriate practices. The program’s mission states that it focuses on the whole child so that children are ready for kindergarten and prepared for lifelong learning. Desert Garden Preschool was named Best Preschool in Glendale in the Best of Glendale Awards and is recognized as one of the best preschools in Glendale. Glendale Elementary School District notes that it serves the community with a diverse network of neighborhood schools and innovative options. The leadership team includes Dr. John Hecht as Director of Operations and Early Childhood Education, Christy Discello as Preschool Coordinator, Zuri Perez as Administrative Secretary, and Verenise Aguayo as Secretary. Scholarships and support services may be available to make preschool accessible for all children.
Last updated January 14, 2026.
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