HOW DO I APPLY?

Complete the short online application. You’ll receive a confirmation once it’s submitted. If you need help at any point, email admissions@candeoschools.com.

WHAT IS OPEN ENROLLMENT?

Open Enrollment is the window for new families to submit applications for the next school year. Applications submitted during the window are included in the lottery. See the Enrollment Timeline for current dates.

What happens if there are more applicants than seats?

We hold a lottery when applications exceed available seats. Students not offered a seat are placed on a waitlist according to lottery number and applicable priority status (e.g., sibling, staff).

How does the lottery work?

Applications submitted during Open Enrollment are randomized. A lottery number is assigned to each application to determine initial offers and the waitlist order. Priority categories (such as siblings of current students) may be applied per policy.

When will offers be sent?

See the Enrollment Timeline for current dates.

What are the age requirements for Kindergarten?

Students must be five years old on or before September 1 of the school year they begin Kindergarten, per Arizona law. If you have questions about early entrance, please contact our Enrollment Team.

What documents are required for registration after I receive an offer?

Families will be asked to provide information and documentation necessary to complete their student’s record, including:

Proof of Arizona residency

Proof of the student’s age and identity

Immunization records or applicable exemption documentation

Other student information necessary for registration and attendance

Proof of age and identity: Families have 30 days after enrollment to provide acceptable documentation. A birth certificate is one acceptable form, but it is not the only acceptable form. See Policies & Procedures for the complete list.

Immunizations: Immunization records or applicable exemption documentation are not required as a condition of enrollment or registration, but must be provided as required before the student’s first day of attendance.

Arizona’s current A.R.S. §15-828 does indeed give the enrolling person 30 days and recognizes several forms of proof rather than limiting families to a birth certificate.

What documents can I use as proof of my child’s age and identity?

Arizona law permits the following:

A certified copy of the student’s birth certificate;

Other reliable proof of the student’s identity and age, including a baptismal certificate, an application for a Social Security number, or original school registration records, accompanied by an affidavit explaining the inability to provide a birth certificate; or

A letter from an authorized representative of an agency having legal custody of the student, as provided by law.

 
Families have 30 days after enrollment to provide this documentation.

For complete requirements, see Policies & Procedures or A.R.S. §15-828.

Do I need immunization records before my child can enroll?

No. Immunization records or applicable exemption documentation are not required as a condition of enrollment or registration. Required immunization documentation must be provided before the student begins attendance.

Arizona maintains both immunization requirements and recognized exemption processes for K–12 students.

How is the waitlist ordered, and who receives priority?

Our waitlist is ordered first with rollover students, then Open Enrollment students, and then Standard Enrollment students. Each group is prioritized as follows:

1. Students of Staff
2. Students of enrolled siblings
3. Board Member students
4. Active Military families

Can I transfer to Candeo Peoria?

Families may submit an application to transfer to Candeo Peoria. Transfer offers depend on seat availability and follow the same lottery/waitlist procedures when demand exceeds capacity.

What if I miss the Open Enrollment window?

You can still apply after Open Enrollment; applications are processed on a rolling basis as seats become available. If all seats are filled, your student will be placed on the waitlist.

What Kindergarten options does Candeo Peoria offer?

Candeo Peoria offers Half-Day (AM) and Full-Day Kindergarten options. The Half-Day Kindergarten program is tuition-free. The Full-Day Kindergarten option is available for a tuition fee of $375 per month. Payments are due and automatically withdrawn on the first of each month.

What should I do when I receive an enrollment offer?

When an application reaches the top of the waitlist and a seat becomes available, families are contacted via email with an official enrollment offer. A response is required within 48 hours to accept or decline the offer. If no response is received within that time, the offer will be withdrawn and extended to the next student on the list.

Who do I contact for help with the application or enrollment?

Our Enrollment Team is happy to help. Email admissions@candeoschools.com or call (623) 979-6500.

*Information on this page is subject to change.