To better serve our families and to support a more timely student placement, St. Vrain Valley Schools is offering families the opportunity to complete the district’s online pre-registration process prior to the state’s Universal Preschool (UPK) Application, which is currently which is currently expected to be available in February, 2024.

Benefits for Families Who Pre-Register for Preschool:

Families that pre-register in December will receive a notification of their placement status from St. Vrain Valley Schools by the end of January, 2024. Pre-registered families will receive ongoing support and communication from St. Vrain Valley Schools if they choose to navigate the UPK process. 

Preschool Pre-Registration will begin on December 1, 2023. 

Preschool for Three Year Olds

• Students who are three-years old, on or before October 1, 2024 can select tuition or UPK for those with a qualifying factor. Limited funds are available to support three-year olds with a qualifying factor. View UPK’s qualifying factors on the Colorado Department of Early Childhood’s UPK website. 
• Families who are interested and qualify for UPK are required to complete the UPK application once it becomes available, anticipated in February, 2024.
• Families who are not interested in engaging in the UPK process, who do not qualify for UPK, or who do not receive scholarships are welcome to enroll in preschool as a tuition paying family. Tuition rates are available on the Preschool webpage. 
• Schools will begin communicating confirmed student enrollment beginning January 15 through January 31.

Preschool for Four Year Olds 

• All children who are four-years old, on or before October 1, 2024, are eligible for free district half-day preschool (AM or PM session) through Universal Preschool (UPK) programming.
• Families who are interested in UPK are required to complete the UPK application once it becomes available, anticipated in February, 2024.
• Families who are not interested in engaging in the UPK process are welcome to enroll in preschool as a tuition paying family. Tuition rates are available on the Preschool webpage. 
• We are anticipating full day options for the 2024-2025 school year at some locations. Families can apply, understanding additional tuition fees may apply. Scholarship funding may be available for full day UPK qualified families.
• Schools will begin communicating confirmed student enrollment beginning January 15 through January 31.

Registration Process Support Sessions: 

Open house events will be available to support families with the pre-registration process. Dates will be posted here when determined. Technology will be available along with individuals for one-on-one help with the application. Additional open house dates will be established once the Colorado Department of Early Childhood identifies the release of the UPK application, which is currently expected to be available in February, 2024.