Program Options
Charter K - 12
Desert Marigold offers a tuition-free Charter program for grades K-12. Enrollment in the charter program is based on a lottery governed by state law ARS 15-184. Open enrollment for the lottery begins Nov. 1st. To be included in the lottery, all application paperwork must be completed and turned in by Jan. 6th. It is important that you learn as much as possible about who we are & what we do, so that you can make an informed choice before applying.
Moonflower Preschool
Desert Marigold School’s Private preschool program offers mixed-age classes. This program is tuition-based and enrollment is in the order of application.
5 Day Program: 8:15 am - 12:15 pm
3 Day Program: 8:15 am - 12:15 pm (Tues, Wed, Thurs)
This class is available to children no younger than 3 1/2 and no older than 5 by September 1st of the year of entry.
Children must be fully potty trained* to attend this program.
*While we understand that accidents may happen occasionally, children need to be overall independent in their toileting.
Developing members of the Alliance for Public Waldorf Education respond to unique demands and cultures in a wide range of locations in order to provide maximum access to a diverse range of students. As a developing member of the Alliance, DMS intends to ensure that students do not experience discrimination in admission, retention or participation on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or any other divisive factor. Should you have a concern or question in this area, please contact our Executive Director.