Admissions & enrollment

Preschool and K–8 enrollment in North Phoenix

A nurturing beginning. Room to grow. Find your child’s next step, from preschool through eighth grade.

Explore our Phoenix school, get to know the programs, and choose the right application path for your family.

Planning for 2027–2028? See enrollment dates →

2027–2028 school year

Open enrollment begins February 1, 2027

Applications for 2027–2028 become available in ParentVUE on Monday, February 1, 2027. You can create or restore your family’s account before opening day.

  1. Before February 1

    New families can create an account; current and former families can restore their existing account. Applications currently available are for the 2026–2027 school year.

  2. February 1: applications open

    Select the 2027–2028 school year in ParentVUE. All applications received on February 1 receive equal consideration for available places. If applications exceed availability, selection is random; remaining applications are waitlisted in order of receipt.

  3. By the end of February

    Accepted families will be contacted by email before the end of February 2027. Families will have a few weeks to accept their place; follow the response deadline in your acceptance email.

  4. End of March

    A second round of acceptance emails will be sent at the end of March 2027. Waitlisted families will be contacted as places become available when other families decline or do not respond.

Applying again or after opening day?

Families on the 2026–2027 waitlist must submit a new application for 2027–2028. Applications received after February 1 are considered first come, first served for available places and waitlist placement.

Applying for the current school year? Select 2026–2027 in ParentVUE and contact the office about openings.

Choose a program

Find the right Milestones program

One connected community, with a different kind of support at every stage.

AGES 2–PRE-K

Preschool

A nurturing first school experience built around play, language, and confident routines.

Explore preschool

KINDERGARTEN–5TH

Elementary School

Small classes, individualized instruction, and strong academic foundations for confident learners.

Explore elementary

GRADES 6–8

Middle School

Support for growing independence, character, organization, and readiness for high school.

Explore middle school

Enrollment steps

A clear path from interest to application

  1. Choose a program

    Find the age or grade range that fits your child. Ask the office about openings before you apply.

  2. Choose your family link

    New to Milestones? Use the new-family application. Current and former families use their returning-family login.

  3. Check the school year

    Select the year you intend to apply for in the portal. Contact the office if you need help completing the application.

  4. Watch for school email

    The school will explain placement, waitlist status and any response deadline. An application does not guarantee a place.

Online application portal

Start with the right family link

These links take you to ParentVUE. This website does not collect or submit application information.

No current or former student

New families

Choose this path if no child in your family has attended Milestones Preschool or Charter School.

Open new-family application

External website · milestones.apscc.org

Current or former student

Returning families

Choose this path if your family has a current student or a child who attended Milestones previously.

Open returning-family login

External website · milestones.apscc.org

Need help with an account? Email the school office or call (602) 404-1009.

Open enrollment procedure

How available charter seats are assigned

The school’s published procedure gives first-day applications equal consideration. If applications exceed available seats, selection is random. Later applications are considered in receipt order for openings or the waitlist.

The handbook gives enrollment priority to currently enrolled students, their siblings, and children or grandchildren of Milestones employees. Contact the office for current instructions and deadlines.

Enrollment dates

New families may apply throughout the year, subject to available places. Applications for the next school year open in February. Confirm the upcoming cycle’s dates, placement notifications and response deadlines with the office, and select the intended school year in ParentVUE.

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A conversation with the school can help you picture your child’s day and decide what to ask next.

Admissions FAQ

Answers before you apply

A little clarity for your family’s next step.

Is Milestones Charter School tuition-free?

Yes, for Kindergarten–8th grade. Preschool is a separate tuition-based program.

Which application link should I use?

Use New families if your family has never had a Milestones student. Current and former families use Returning families.

Can we apply during the school year?

Yes. New families may apply throughout the year, subject to available places. Applications for the next school year open in February. Contact the office about openings for your child’s program and intended school year.

See the 2027–2028 enrollment dates
Does Milestones provide transportation?

Milestones does not provide transportation. Families arrange travel to and from our North Phoenix campus at 4707 East Desert Cactus Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032.

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How does the enrollment waitlist work?

If first-day applications exceed available places, the handbook provides for a lottery. Remaining applicants go on a waitlist in application submission order. Applications received after the first day are handled in receipt order for open places or the waiting list. Contact the office about your child’s status and the next enrollment cycle.

Families on the 2026–2027 waitlist must submit a new application for 2027–2028.

View the 2027–2028 enrollment timeline
What if I need help applying?

The school office provides help with the online application. Contact the office if you need assistance.

Call (602) 404-1009
What if the application portal isn’t working?

Contact the school office for help with the online application.

How can families support schoolwork at home?

The Family Handbook asks parents to support schoolwork and provide daily, uninterrupted study time, including internet access for online academic work. Contact your child’s teacher about assignments and class expectations.

Do students wear uniforms?

Kindergarten–8th grade students wear school uniforms Monday–Thursday, with free dress on Fridays under the school’s dress code. Uniform bottoms may be navy, khaki or black. See the Family Handbook for approved school shirts and full requirements.

Read the Family Handbook
Are school meals available?

Milestones has a licensed, on-site kitchen. The 2026–2027 Family Handbook lists lunch at $3.75 per meal and reduced-price meals at $0.40. Families must complete an income application to determine eligibility for free or reduced-price meals.

Families who do not use the hot-lunch program must send a lunch that does not require refrigeration; lunch boxes with ice packs are allowed. Students may not share food or drinks.

Find meal information and applications
When are parent–teacher conferences?

Kindergarten Prep–8th grade conferences are scheduled in October and March. Additional meetings with teachers and, when needed, administration may be arranged with advance notice and subject to availability.

View school calendar
Is before- and after-school care available?

Charter students can attend the paid Extended Day program before school from 7:30–8:15 a.m. and after school from 3:20–5:30 p.m. Students present during these times are charged. See the Extended Day fee schedule for monthly or hourly rates.

Find Extended Day fees and registration

School-policy answers follow the 2026–2027 Family Handbook. Find the full handbook, meal applications and Extended Day fees in the Family Hub.

Directions to Milestones

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Milestones campus on East Desert Cactus Street, west of Tatum Boulevard in North Phoenix.
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4707 East Desert Cactus StreetPhoenix, AZ 85032
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