Before You Apply
School Choice is not available for preschool students. If you would like your student to attend Preschool in Academy District 20, you must reside within our district.
Preschool students must possess independent toileting skills.
If your student is 5 years old prior to Oct. 1 of the current school year, your student will be enrolled in Kindergarten.
Step 1: Apply for Preschool
If you believe your student has developmental delays, visit our Child Find page prior to applying.
4-Year-Olds: Families who would like their four-year-old student to attend preschool must apply on the UPK Colorado website. Students must be four years old by Oct. 1.
3-Year-Olds with an IEP: For three-year-olds with an IEP, please contact our Preschool office.
3-Year-Olds without an IEP: these families may apply for our tuition-based Preschool program by filling out Academy District 20's Tuition-Based Preschool Application for 3-Year-Olds (see Related Links on this page.)
There is a $55 non-refundable application fee and tuition is $260 per month for 11 hours per week (4 days a week), Monday through Thursday, August through May.
Openings for these students are limited. Times will vary by site and some schools may have additional fees.
Students must be three years old by Oct. 1.
Step 2: Accept your Match/Placement
If you applied for preschool via UPK Colorado, accept the match that UPK Colorado provides:
When your student has been matched to our preschool program, you will need to accept the match offer. Follow the directions given by UPK Colorado.
The matching process considers spaces available, living in the district, returning students, and other factors.
This process may take up to four weeks to ensure the best fit for your student.
If you applied for tuition-based Preschool with Academy District 20:
If your student is accepted, an email will be sent to you containing more specific information and next steps.
Step 3: Register Your Student
Once you receive notification your application has been accepted (via UPK or Academy District 20), you'll need to register your student with Academy District 20 within two weeks.
Registration process instructions are available on our Registration page.