The Community School
SARRC's 18th Street Campus, 300 N 18th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006
About
The Community School serves children ages 15 months to 5 years. It is a Licensed Preschool through the Department of Health Services (DHS) and a Center-based ABA Intervention Program for children with autism. The school follows a year-round school calendar with a July-June school year, and it offers half-day hours from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. plus after care from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Programs
- The Community School — Children ages 15 months to 5 years · Mon-Fri; half day 8 am-12 pm; after care 12 pm-5 pm; year-round school calendar
At a glance
- Ages: 1–5 years old
- General schedule: Year-round school calendar; short holiday and break schedules throughout the year; July-June school year.
- Facility hours: Mon-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
About the provider
The Community School was established in 1997. Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is an internationally recognized nonprofit, and its mission is to advance research and provide a lifetime of support for individuals with autism and their families.
Children who are interested in enrollment will be individually assessed. Families meeting eligibility criteria receive a recommendation for enrollment. Children who do not meet eligibility criteria will be provided with resources and recommendations. No potty training required. Maximum of 6 children with ASD and 6 to 10 typically developing children per classroom, with a maximum of 16 children per classroom. Families provide lunch every day. Peanut-free preschool. Admission process will not lead to an invitation for all families.
What families say
“I don’t know what we could have done without SARRC, giving us the resources and confidence has been such a game-changer for us.” — Nicole
“I learned how to work with others, job search, take the bus, how to dress up for an interview and present myself… so that I can gain a job, earn a paycheck and learn to live on my own. SARRC is that hope we need to make it through and live independently.” — Ryane
“If you choose SARRC, your journey has already begun, and you will find the support that you’re going to need to help make your child’s life a success.” — Jennifer
Last updated August 31, 2026.
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