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Preschool: Apply

Preschool in District 60

Pre-K student at the Paragon Learning Center

Pueblo School District 60 preschool spots are limited, the early childhood program is application-only, and children must meet the eligibility requirements outlined by the State of Colorado.

Children must live within Pueblo District 60 school boundaries to attend preschool programs with Pueblo District 60.

Toilet Training and Diapering

Incoming preschool children must possess independent toileting skills and be fully toilet trained unless they have a disability. Preschool staff will work on toilet training as appropriate for children with a disability.

Application Process

Preschool is an application only process and this process must be completed prior to the child’s attendance and include the following:

4-year-olds and 3-year-olds with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) - issued by a school district:

  • Children must be 4 years of age by October 1 of the current school year to be eligible.
  • Children must possess independent toileting skills and be fully toilet trained unless they have a disability.
  • Apply with Universal Preschool Colorado (UPK)

4-YEAR-OLD FAMILIES APPLY HERE

  • UPK will email or text families to review and accept your preschool match

  • Families then accept the match that UPK provides

  • Pueblo District 60's Early Childhood Department will email families confirming school placement and a link to complete District 60's Online Registration/Enrollment

  • Families must complete the Online Registration/Enrollment process within 2 weeks of acceptance or placement of their spot is forfeited.

3-year-olds without an IEP:

  • Children must be 3 years of age by October 1 and be 3 years of age before starting school. (Example: Jane's birthday is September 15, but school starts August 12. Jane will not attend school until after her 3rd birthday).
  • Children must possess independent toileting skills and be fully toilet trained (no reminders or accidents) unless they have a disability.
  • Families must meet at least one qualifying factor based on state qualifiers to be eligible.
  • Apply with Pueblo District 60's Early Childhood Department Online.

3-YEAR-OLD FAMILIES APPLY HERE

  • Students that meet eligibility requirements and are placed will receive an email from the Early Childhood Department with a link to complete District 60's Online Registration/Enrollment.

  • Families must complete the Online Registration/Enrollment process within 2 weeks of acceptance of placement or their spot is forfeited.

All Preschoolers:

  • A Health form that includes all known drug allergies, special diet, medications and health conditions for your child must be completed, signed and dated by your child’s health care provider and dated within the last 12 months.
  • The Health form must be given to your child’s preschool teacher during your scheduled orientation. The form must be on file within 30 days of starting school or the child will not be able to attend until the form is on file.

DO NOT COMPLETE THE ONLINE REGISTRATION/ENROLLMENT UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH YOUR CHILD’S PRESCHOOL PLACEMENT FROM ece@pueblod60.org.

Need assistance?

If you need help completing your Colorado Universal Preschool application, please call (719) 549-3407.

If you need help completing your three-year-old application, please call the Early Childhood Department at (719) 253-6016.

For more information about preschool eligibility or the preschool program, please call Early Childhood Education at (719) 253-6016 or e-mail the Early Childhood Department at ece@pueblod60.org.

Privacy Statement

The questions in the application are asked of every family that applies to preschool and are in no way meant to offend. Please know that all information that you share is used ONLY for the purpose of prioritizing applications for acceptance into the Preschool program. Please know that ALL information shared will not be shared with anyone else.