Universal Preschool Colorado
2026-2027 Registration Information
Registration for the state-funded preschool is now open for the 2026-2027 school year!
UPK pre-registration for the 2026-2027 school year is available to students who will be 4 years old by August 1, 2026, AND
1) who have a parent or guardian who works for the district OR
2) have an older sibling in the district.
Be sure to pick Platte Valley Early Learning Center as your only location choice.
UPK Registration Information
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 additional days, you can register them for those days at the preschool office.
AM: Monday/ Wednesday (7:30-3:00)
PM: Tuesday/Thursday (7:30-3:00)
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 than happy to help in any way we can.
Ms. Barb Moore
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 two qualifying factors.
4-Year-Olds (Students that turn 4 on or before August 1, 2025)
Families will apply for preschool through the Universal Preschool Program (UPK) family portal.
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.
May 1, 2025
Beginning Thursday, May 1st, existing Platte Valley families will begin the annual update process for the 2025-2026 school year. This will be done with Alma Start. New families to the district will begin the new admissions process. This will also be done through Alma Start.