UPK Registration Information - March 2024

Find three links below to register for UPK based on days you would like your student to attend, AM/PM and the 30-hour program. The number of seats are limited for each session. If you would like your students to attend for more days, you can register them for those days at the office beginning in April.  

AM: Tuesday/Thursday

PM: Monday/Wednesday

30-Hour Program: Monday-Thursday (Remember you will need to have two qualifying factors to qualify for the 30 hours.)

If you have any questions, please contact Platte Valley's Early Learning team. We will be more that happy to help in any way we can.

Mrs. Jennifer Elder Petty

jelder-petty@pvre7.org

970-336-8760

Universal Preschool Colorado (UPK)

UPK Preschool Program For Colorado Families

The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) will fund up to 15 hours per week of high-quality, voluntary preschool for every child in Colorado for the year before entering Kindergarten (Pre-K).

The Universal Preschool Program (UPK) allows families to choose the right setting for their child, whether it is in a licensed community-based, school-based, or home-based preschool setting. UPK is a result of Colorado voters passing Proposition EE in 2020. In the 2022 Legislative Session, HB22-1295 established the Colorado Universal Preschool Program to offer voluntary, high-quality universal preschool to every Colorado child in the year before kindergarten.

What Does This Mean for Platte Valley Early Learning Center Families?

Platte Valley families will be able to take advantage of 15 hours per week of free preschool provided by the CDEC. Some children might be eligible for additional UPK hours if they meet one qualifying factor.

NEW: Preschool Enrollment Process for 2023-24 School Year

4 Year Olds (Students that turn 4 on or before August 1, 2024)

Families will apply for preschool through the Universal Preschool Program (UPK) family portal beginning March 1st.

Please contact Platte Valley's Early Learning Center at 970-336-8760 with any additional questions.

Universal Preschool Family Information

Find the most up-to-date information on the Universal Preschool Program in their CDEC Universal Preschool Program Handbook

You can also call Platte Valley's Early Learning team at 970-336-8760 with any questions you may have.