Preschool
Based on our belief that all students can reach high levels of learning, we envision early childhood centers that honor and respect children and empower them to: develop their own unique personality and sense of self; learn at their own pace given instruction in their individual zone of proximal development; live in a place of intellectual challenge, to actively explore, investigate, make mistakes and gain understanding of their world; build strong, positive relationships with others; develop and demonstrate empathy and caring for others; learn to love to learn!
Download the preschool brochure.
Jeffco Public Schools has 34 preschools throughout the district offering tuition-based programs for all 3 and 4 year old children. Opportunities for financial assistance is available for qualifying families. Children turning three on or before October 1 are eligible to begin preschool. Preschool sites offer 2.5-hour sessions, 2, 3, or 4 days a week. Additionally, six of our programs offer full day care, year-round preschool.
All programs are licensed by the Colorado Department of Human Services and meet the Colorado Department of Education Quality Standards for Early Childhood Care and Education Services.
Download the Parent Handbook for details of the program.
Our preschools have adopted Tools of the Mind curriculum. The play-based curriculum is built on Lev Vygotsky's constructivist theory of learning and developed specifically for preschool students. Many other successful Jeffco programs are also based on this hands-on theory.
Tools of the Mind focuses on four elements that have been proven to increase the learning levels of young children: focused attention, self regulation, deliberate memory, and strong oral language. The curriculum provides several elements of a great preschool program including high quality instruction, in depth teacher training, and a district-wide, comprehensive, systemic preschool experience for all of our students who will enter Jeffco Public School kindergartens.
Our preschool locations, are conveniently located throughout the county. See the district map.
Registration for preschool begins in mid January for the following school year. Check with your local school for details.
Forms required for registration:
- Birth Certificate
Birth Certificate Application
- Immunization Record
Immunization Requirements - Student and Household Information Form
- Statement of Physical Condition -
(with doctors signature)
During registration, these forms should be provided to the preschool where your student will be enrolled.
Our preschools charge tuition, but financial assistance maybe available for qualifying families. Check with the director of the individual preschool.
Preschool registration requires a $60 per student, or $85 per family fee, which is non-refundable. The fee is due on the date of enrollment or paid in advance to hold space in the program for new and re-enrolling students. Monthly tuition is also required:
- 2008-09 Tuition (effective 8/1/09)
Preschool Office
303-982-1737
Becky Feuerstein
Administrator
303-982-2759
Joan Whitford
Coordinator
303-982-0009
Sherri Fast
Coordinator
303-982-0011
Kathy Moore
Lead Technican
303-982-0016
Peggy Garcia
Technican
303-982-0033
R.J. Shelby
Technican
303-982-0031