2025-2026 Preschool Registration Begins December 17
St. Vrain Preschool Expands to Five-Day-A-Week Programs
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, St. Vrain Valley Schools will offer five-day-a-week preschool programs. Families can explore a variety of high-quality preschool options tailored to meet families’ unique needs, including half-day morning and afternoon sessions, with full-day programs available at select locations.
Registration for the upcoming school year begins on December 17 and the application link will be available here. The Colorado Universal Preschool application will be available within St. Vrain’s application. Preschool placements are first come, first serve. Registering early increases the opportunity of placement at a family’s school of choice.
2025-2026 Preschool Matching Process Timeline:
Pre-registration:
- Dec. 17 to Feb. 3: Pre-school pre-registration begins. Families submit their application for preschool through the district’s preschool application. The Colorado Universal Preschool (UPK) application will be available within St. Vrain’s application.
- Feb. 3-10: Families of returning preschoolers, preschoolers with siblings, and children of St. Vrain employees will be notified by St. Vrain of their placements. Families must accept their match through UPK portal on or before Feb. 10.
- Feb. 12 – March 3: General application families are notified by St. Vrain of their placements. Families must accept their match through the UPK portal by March 3.
Ongoing Registration:
- March 10: Second round of matching begins, which includes all applicants from after February 9.
- March 31: Families are notified by St. Vrain of their placements. Families must accept their match through the UPK portal on or before March 31.
- April 1: Families contact St. Vrain’s Early Childhood Department to state their enrollment placement.
2024-2025 Preschool Registration: St. Vrain Valley Schools and Universal Preschool Congruent Registration Continues
Family registration for 2024-25 Colorado Universal Preschool (UPK) is available.
Preschool for Three Year Olds
- Students who are three years old, on or before October 1, 2024 should register using the link above.
- Tuition rates for 3-year-old half-day preschool (Mon-Thurs; AM or PM) is $538/month (tuition payments are per month for nine months). Limited scholarship opportunities are available.
Preschool for Four Year Olds
- Through Universal Preschool (UPK), all children who are four years old, on or before October 1, 2024, are qualified for free district half-day preschool (AM or PM).
- Families are strongly encouraged to complete the UPK application to take advantage of free preschool, which is available within the district preschool application.
- Tuition rates for 4-year-old half-day preschool (Mon-Thurs; AM or PM) is $538/month (tuition payments are per month for nine months).
- Families can apply for full day programming at identified locations, additional tuition fees will apply.
The Preschool team is available to provide ongoing support to families as they navigate the registration and enrollment process. For Spanish language support, please contact [email protected] or 303-702-8370. For specific preschool questions, visit our preschool team page directory.
High-Quality Preschool Programs
St. Vrain Valley Schools has offered high-quality preschool programs in elementary schools for more than a decade. Our engaging and comprehensive curriculum is taught by licensed teachers and gives students a competitive advantage that prepares them for kindergarten and beyond.
Informational Links:
Children with Disabilities
Whom do I contact if I have concerns about my child’s development?
Call Jodie Guerrieri at Child Find (303-772-6649) to schedule preliminary testing.
At what age are children eligible to receive services in Special Education?
The District is required to provide special education to eligible children when a child reaches their 3rd birthday.
If a child qualifies for Special Education and a preschool program is recommended, is the child guaranteed a placement in the school of attendance/residency?
No, the district must provide a free appropriate public education that meets the individualized needs of the child and sometimes this means attending an appropriate preschool outside of the attendance area. The district has a limited number of preschool programs therefore, the attendance/residency area program may be full when the child is identified for special education. In this case, another program would be recommended.
Identification & Eligibility
- Eligibility is determined by Child Find through the Early Childhood Education Department at Main Street School
- To schedule a preliminary testing appointment, call 303-772-6649
Tuition
- No charge to parents for eligible programs and services
Preschool Program Locations
Preschool programs are offered at elementary schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District. Frederick and Firestone students attend preschool at SPARK Discovery Preschool in Frederick.
Specific school locations, preschool hours, and contact information can be found in the Preschool Programs Reference Sheet:
2024 – 2025: English | Spanish
Click here to find your attendance area.
Success Begins Here
Enrolling your student in a high-quality preschool program is one of the best ways to give them a strong start on their academic journey and ensure a competitive advantage in elementary school and beyond. Follow us on Twitter at @ECEinSVVSD to learn more about St. Vrain’s outstanding preschool programs.
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