Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where is the preschool located?
Young Hearts Apache Junction is located on our Great Hearts Blossom Rock campus in Apache Junction, AZ. The address is 10100 South Miners Way Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85120
Q. What ages can enroll in the preschool?
If your child is 3 years old by September 1st and their first day of attendance, they may be enrolled in our Preschool Class. If your child is 4 years old by September 1st and their first day of attendance, they may be enrolled in our Pre-Kindergarten Class.
Q. Does my child need to be potty trained?
Yes.
Q. What are the hours of operation?
Young Hearts will be open Monday-Friday. We will be closed on SCHOOL HOURS OF OPERATIONS AND HOLIDAYS including:
Labor Day
Fall Parent Teacher Conferences-Date TBD
Veteran’s Day (Staff Inservice Day)
Wednesday before Thanksgiving close at noon
Thanksgiving Day and the day after
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
December 22-26 (no tuition due)
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King Day
President’s Day (Staff Inservice Day)
Spring Break- Date TBD based on Archway Roosevelt’s Spring Break (no tuition due)
Spring Parent Teacher Conferences-Date TBD
Pre-Kindergarten Graduation (close at noon) Date TBD
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Great Hearts Summit Day (7/25)
Q. What happens if my child has to go on a waitlist because their age group is full?
Our school capacity is 80 students. We will work through our waitlist based on the order in which the child was put on the waitlist. If we have an opening, our School Director will contact you to enroll your child.
Q. Will I need to provide food and drink for my child?
Yes, you will need to provide meals, snacks, and drinks for your child.
Q. Will my child automatically get into Great Hearts Kindergarten if they attend Young Hearts?
No, admission to Great Hearts is by a lottery system. Due to AZ statutes, we are unable to provide a priority status to our Young Hearts Students to enter Great Hearts kindergarten.
Q. How do I pay my child’s tuition?
Your child’s tuition will automatically be charged through the credit card that you have chosen to use. As a parent, you will have full access to your payment account which can produce receipts and statements for your record.