WHAT THIS MEANS FOR JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS' PRESCHOOL FAMILIES
Starting in the 2023-24 school year, Jeffco families will be able to take advantage of up to 15 hours per week of free preschool provided by the CDEC.
NEW: Preschool Enrollment Process for 2023-24 School Year
4 Year Olds (Students that turn 4 on or before October 1, 2023)
- Families will create an account to apply for preschool through the Universal Preschool Program (UPK) family portal beginning January 17.
- Complete application as needed
- Select and rank their choice of providers
- Families must provide proof of income if you wish to apply for funding beyond the 15 hours/week under the UPK program
- Review and submit the application
- Families will then need to go to EnrollJeffco to complete the enrollment process to be matched to their choice Jeffco preschool
- Families should submit an application in EnrollJeffco to the program titled, Colorado Universal Preschool
- Families will also be asked to upload documents to help expedite the match process and the registration process once matched with a school
3 Year Olds (Students that turn 3 on or before October 1, 2023)
- Families will apply for preschool through EnrollJeffco for all preschool programs at Jeffco neighborhood schools, charter schools and option schools beginning January 17.
- Qualifying 3-year-olds are able to apply for funding through the Universal Preschool Program (UPK) for the 2023-24 school year.
Preschool Enrollment Offers
Preschool enrollment through UPK and EnrollJeffco is now underway. The Round 1 application window closes on February 14. Preschool offers will be shared in late February.