Lil' Squirts Preschool is the perfect environment for your child to learn, grow and make friends as they participate in various activities such as arts and crafts, group games, creativity development, music, imaginative play and developing language skills. Children must be fully toilet trained and able to feed themselves. This program is held at the Dr. Saide Recreation Center.

Lil’ Squirts Preschool is a licensed program. Registration is first-come, first-served. Space is very limited. The program will be closed for national and school holidays as well as spring break. DES is accepted. If you need assistance with fees, contact the Arizona Department of Economic Security at 623-925-0095.

• Dates: Monday - Friday; August 11, 2025 - May 15, 2026
• Hours: 9 a.m. - Noon
• Age: Three - five years old (must be fully toilet trained prior to first day of class)
• Fees:
  • $25 one-time non-refundable registration fee per child 
  • $55 per week (auto billing and on-line payment options available)

Fall Registration Now Open 

Please bring birth certificate to show proof of age. Registration packets include an emergency form and a discipline policy. A copy of the child’s immunization records must be provided at time of registration. Registration packets will be available online or at one of our recreation centers. Registration fee plus first week of care are due at time of registration. Registration cannot be done online, you may find the registration packet below. 

Preschool Registration Packet
Field Trip Packet

Questions regarding the Lil' Squirts Preschool Program contact us at 623-349-6350 or email us at recreation@buckeyeaz.gov.

If the child's schedule needs to change at any time, please fill out the change of contract form.